Signed! Trump Order Opens 401(k)s To Crypto, Real Estate, And More
Trump signs the Executive order allowing investment in crypto, and more digital asssets (Photo by Ron Sachs – Pool/Getty Images)
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I was waiting for this moment when Trump signed the order to allow 401(k)s to invest in crypto, private equity, and real estate.
Why?
In Q1 2025 Americans were holding approximately $8.7 trillion in 401(k) assets, according to the Investment Company Institute. These accounts are by far the largest single retirement savings account in the country. Approximately 70 million Americans participate in 401(k) plans – with options and decisions within them so important to the financial future of households.
On August 7, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order that has the potential…
