Donald Trump’s New  Executive Order Could Add Crypto to 401(k) Retirement Accounts

Key Points

1. An executive order may be signed to permit 401(k) accounts to invest in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, alongside traditional assets such as stocks and bonds.

2. Major financial firms, including Vanguard and Empower, are reportedly preparing for this change, which could enhance market liquidity and long-term price stability for cryptocurrencies.

3. The U.S. would join countries like Japan and the UK in considering or allocating retirement funds to crypto, signaling growing acceptance of crypto as a long-term investment.

4. The move, if finalized, could mark a significant shift in American financial planning, though details remain unofficial and dependent on further action.