[Bridgewater Founder: Everyone Should Allocate at Least 5% to Gold] On Tuesday Eastern Time, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio once again publicly expressed his strong optimism about gold. He stated that in the competition between gold and Bitcoin, there is a clear winner—gold. He emphasized that gold's position is irreplaceable. Dalio recommended that personal investment portfolios should include 5% to 15% gold to diversify risk during times of crisis.