If stock picking feels like a shot in the dark, it might be time to switch strategies. Instead of guessing, just copy the pros. Crypto.com’s latest feature, Whale Baskets, lets you mirror the portfolios of financial heavyweights like Warren Buffett and Nancy Pelosi without needing to decode a single SEC filing.
Mirror the Greats, Skip the Guesswork
Launched in the Crypto.com App, Whale Baskets are curated bundles of stocks based on publicly disclosed trades from high-profile investors and politicians. The idea’s simple: you follow a proven track record rather than reinventing the wheel.
No need to guess what’s hot. Instead, just watch what the whales are doing and mirror their trades with a tap. Crypto.com launched stocks and ETF trading back in January 2025, and the Whale Baskets almost feel like a natural expansion of the feature.
It’s Kind of Like Crypto Copy Trading… But Smarter
If you’ve dabbled in crypto copy trading, Whale Baskets might feel familiar. Both let you follow someone else’s trading strategy. But here’s the twist: copy trading usually follows anonymous or semi-public traders in the crypto space. With Whale Baskets, you’re shadowing big names from Wall Street and Capitol Hill, not some guy named “CryptoHodl420” on Telegram.
That’s a major upgrade in credibility.
Who’s in the Whale Tank?
Crypto.com currently offers baskets from 11 renowned figures, including:
- Warren Buffett – The Oracle himself
- Nancy Pelosi – Tech-heavy picks
- Bill Gates – A long-term investor
- Dan Meuser – Diversified and balanced
- Bill Ackman, Paul Singer, Jensen Huang – Big-name investors with distinct styles
- Brad Gerstner, David Tepper, Dan Crenshaw, Josh Gottheimer – Each with their own market playbook
These portfolios are based on either SEC 13F filings (for investment managers) or STOCK Act reports (for U.S. politicians), which means they’re rooted in real, legally required disclosures.
How It Works: From Taps to Trades
- Open the Crypto.com App, tap on Whale Baskets under the Stocks tab.
- Browse the baskets and pick one (or a few).
- Choose how much to invest, starting from just $50.
- Pay with USD or crypto, your call.
- Want to tweak the allocations? Go ahead, but note: customizing a basket means it won’t auto-update anymore.
- Whenever your whale trades, you’ll get a notification. One tap updates your basket.
You get real-time updates, zero subscription fees, and flexibility without the research overload.
What Sets Whale Baskets Apart?
- No Fees: No commission, no subscription, no catch (some fees do apply, though)
- Auto Updates: Get notified and copy trades instantly
- Flexible Funding: Use fiat or crypto
- Custom Options: Edit baskets to match your goals
- Safety Net: Protected by SIPC for peace of mind
- Earn More: Join the Securities Lending Program to generate potential returns
And if your chosen whale exits a stock completely? That money’s automatically reallocated into short-term ETFs to keep your basket working.
Sell, Edit, Repeat
You can sell part or all of your basket anytime — just choose the amount or percentage. Want to ditch a single stock or change weights? Just hit Edit. Note: any changes turn it into a custom basket, meaning you won’t get future whale updates unless you reset it.
Recent Updates: Always Fresh, Never Stale
Crypto.com tracks the latest filings, whether it’s a fund manager’s 13F or a lawmaker’s STOCK Act disclosure. If something changes, your basket reflects it. Then, you decide whether to follow or not.
And if your whale buys a call option? The stock gets added. If they sell everything? Expect a move to safe ETFs. You stay in control, always.
Whale Baskets Pros and Cons
While Whale Baskets may initially sound like a great idea, it does also have its downsides. Here’s a quick rundown of biggest upsides and downsides:
- Skip the research, follow seasoned pros
- Easy auto-updates based on real public filings
- Lower risk for beginners
- Start with as little as $50
- Zero subscription or trading fees
- Limited transparency — you’re relying on delayed public filings
- No control unless you customize the basket
- Not all whale strategies are winners
- Delay between real trade and public disclosure can affect results
Timing Isn’t Always Perfect
A key limitation? Whale trades are not reported instantly. Investment managers have up to 45 days after a quarter ends to file with the SEC. Politicians have a 45-day window under the STOCK Act. That’s a long delay in market terms. By the time a trade gets reported, the price may have moved, sometimes significantly. So while you’re following a whale, you’re often doing it in their wake.
Picking Stocks Manually – Pros and Cons
- Full control over every investment
- Real-time decisions without waiting for filings
- Customize portfolio based on personal goals and timing
- Time-consuming research required
- Higher risk if you’re guessing
- Harder to stay updated with market shifts
- No safety net if you’re wrong
Tokenized Stocks: The New Wave of Stock Exposure
While Whale Baskets offer an easy entry into stock investing, they’re not the only game in town. More crypto exchanges are jumping on the tokenized stocks and real-world assets (RWA) trend. Platforms like Gemini, Gate, Bybit, Kraken, and others now list tokenized versions of major stocks.
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These tokenized stock assets let you trade traditional equities on-chain, often 24/7, and withdraw them to self-custody wallets — something you can’t do with Crypto.com’s baskets.
Tokenized stocks offer more control, flexibility, and ownership. They are legitimate and regulated assets, but can even be traded on no-KYC exchanges! But they also lack the pre-built, expert-driven structure of Whale Baskets.
Ready to Swim With the Whales?
You don’t need Warren’s billions to invest like him. With Whale Baskets, $50 gets you in the game. Whether you trust Buffett’s classic strategy or want to see what politicians are quietly buying, you’ve got options.
And no fees means more of your money actually gets invested. To get started, sign up on Crypto.com, tap the Whale Baskets under the Stocks tab (app only), pick a basket, and choose how much to invest. Then, sit back and let the whales do the heavy lifting.
For fine print, terms, risks, and more info, check the Whale Baskets FAQ in the app. Stock trading on Crypto.com is provided by licensed and regulated Foris Capital US LLC, registered and able to conduct business in all 50 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands. In short, investors from pretty much entire United States can trade stocks, but international investors still need to wait for a rollout.
Bottom line? Whale Baskets make it easy to follow smart money without drowning in research. Pick your whale, copy their trades, and keep your portfolio riding the same wave.
