Vitalik Buterin Snubs 10% Bitcoin Rule, Doubles Down on Ethereum

No BTC maxis here—Vitalik stays loyal to ETH while others chase diversification.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has sparked fresh debate in the crypto world after rejecting a popular investment rule that suggests every portfolio should include at least 10% Bitcoin. His message? Thanks, but no thanks.

Responding to crypto influencer Udi Wertheimer, Buterin revealed he holds less than 10% of his portfolio in Bitcoin—and in fact, less than 10% in any asset outside Ethereum.

“Diversification? Not really my vibe,” Buterin seemed to suggest, reaffirming his deep commitment to the Ethereum ecosystem.

Ethereum: Stuck in Price Limbo

Despite bullish momentum across much of the market, ETH continues to lag, stuck under the $3,500 mark after multiple rejections near $4,000. The sideways action has even birthed a meme trend poking fun at ETH’s price inertia.

Analysts warn that ETH could revisit $2,800–$2,500 if the current lack of whale activity continues. Large transaction volume (LTV) remains weak, meaning it’s mostly retail traders, not institutions, moving the market right now.

Without stronger whale action, Ethereum’s next leg up might be on pause—or worse, facing a pullback.

The Layer 2 Dilemma

Some critics argue that Ethereum’s own Layer 2 ecosystem could be contributing to the token’s price stagnation. As users migrate to scalable L2 chains, fewer fees are burned on the mainnet—potentially slowing down ETH’s supply reduction and price momentum.

But Buterin isn’t buying the idea that Layer 2 is a problem.

In fact, he warned against raising Layer 1’s gas limits as a fix, saying it would hurt Ethereum’s social decentralization. Instead, he pushed for Layer 2s to give back by:

• Burning part of their transaction fees
  
• Staking and donating to the Ethereum community
  
• Adopting cross-chain standards
  
• Improving censorship resistance
  

His vision? A Layer 2-centric future that still adds value to ETH—not undermines it.

Big Picture

Vitalik’s latest comments highlight a clear stance: he’s all-in on Ethereum, both financially and ideologically. While others diversify into Bitcoin or look to fast-moving altcoins, the Ethereum co-founder is betting that the network’s long-term value lies in scalable innovation, not short-term price plays.

TL;DR: Vitalik Buterin holds less than 10% of his portfolio in anything but Ethereum. As ETH struggles to break $3,500, Buterin remains bullish—urging Layer 2s to burn fees and support the ecosystem instead of ditching them for bigger Layer 1s.