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What Is the Maximum Recommended Percentage of a Treasury That Should Be Held in Its Native Token?

There is no universal maximum, but most financial experts and DeFi risk managers recommend that the native token exposure should not exceed 25-50% of the total treasury value. The remaining portion should be held in diversified, stable assets.

Holding more than 50% significantly increases impairment risk and governance centralization, compromising the protocol's ability to operate during a market downturn.

What Are the Risks of a DeFi Protocol Holding Too Much of Its Own Token in Its Treasury?
How Can a Protocol Use Options Trading to Hedge against Native Token Price Impairment Risk?
How Does ‘Risk Parity’ Apply to Managing a Diversified Crypto Treasury?
How Does Proof of Stake Handle the Risk of Centralization?