President Trump Opens the Door for Crypto in 401(k) Retirement Plans
Today marks a major milestone in the world of finance and retirement in the United States. President Donald J. Trump is scheduled to sign an executive order that will allow alternative assets such as cryptocurrency, private equity, and real estate to be included in the country’s most popular retirement plan — the 401(k).
The executive order, to be signed on Thursday, August 7, 2025, is seen as a significant move toward legitimizing crypto as a long-term investment instrument. With this action, the government is opening new opportunities for investment diversification for millions of American workers.
