BREAKING: Trump Executive Order Paves Way for Bitcoin in 401(k) Plans—Brace for the Crypto Retirement Revolution

Washington just dropped a financial bombshell—and your retirement account might never look the same.

The White House is set to turbocharge crypto adoption with a historic move: Bitcoin in 401(k) plans. No more watching from the sidelines as digital assets reshape finance—now Main Street gets a front-row seat.

Wall Street's worst nightmare? A tidal wave of retail investors bypassing traditional asset managers to build generational wealth in hard-capped, decentralized assets. Expect howls from the usual suspects about 'volatility'—as if their 2% management fees weren't riskier than Satoshi's invention.

One cynical footnote: The same institutions that mocked Bitcoin at $200 are suddenly scrambling to offer 'regulated' crypto products. How convenient.

U.S President Donald TRUMP is pushing for a big change in how Americans save for retirement. He plans to sign an order that could open the door for crypto, including Bitcoin, to be part of 401(k) plans. 

While it’s not an official rule yet, this move could reshape the $12.5 trillion retirement market and give Bitcoin more exposure, possibly leading to a strong price surge as more money flows in.

Trump Hints at Bitcoin in 401(k)s

On August 7, Trump is expected to sign an order asking the Labor Department to rethink retirement rules. The MOVE aims to allow alternative investments, possibly even crypto, inside 401(k) plans, which are currently limited by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

The order will involve the Labor Department, Treasury, and SEC working together to review possible rule changes.

TRUMP WILL SIGN AN EXECUTIVE ORDER THURSDAY THAT AIMS TO ALLOW PRIVATE EQUITY, REAL ESTATE, cryptocurrency & OTHER ALTERNATIVE ASSETS IN 401(K)S

Trump also mentioned that people should have the freedom to invest their 401(k) money “even into Bitcoin.” But so far, it’s just a suggestion, not an official plan.

If this goes through, big firms like Blackstone and KKR could offer crypto in retirement accounts, unlocking access to a $12.5 trillion market.

Crypto Coming to Your Retirement Plan?

Most retirement plans in the U.S. right now only let people invest in things like stocks and bonds. But Trump recently spoke about the idea of allowing people to use some of their retirement money to invest in crypto, like Bitcoin.

In the past, the U.S. Labor Department had warned against this. They said there wasn’t enough data or clear rules to safely allow crypto in 401(k) plans.

But things are changing. Crypto is becoming more popular, and now even political leaders are starting to talk about it seriously. If Trump’s idea moves forward, it could lead to clear rules and give people a new way to include crypto in their retirement plans.

Bitcoin Price Reacts Fast

Following news of the executive order, Bitcoin’s price surged from $114,300 to $116,695 in just one hour. Although still below the key $120,000 mark seen last month, the news clearly reignited excitement in the market to break it again. 

Meanwhile, BTC Trading volume has jumped to $60.3 billion, and open interest in crypto derivatives has also climbed quickly.