In a bold and historic shift, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order officially allowing Americans to invest their retirement funds in cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets.
The order, signed on August 7, 2025, and informally known as “401k Crypto Trump,” opens the gates for Bitcoin, Ethereum, real estate, and private equity to become part of Americans’ 401(k) portfolios — a move that could reshape the nation’s retirement landscape.
If Downing’s proposed bill becomes federal law, it could unlock as much as $12 trillion in retirement savings, giving ordinary Americans direct access to crypto markets for the first time.
Until now, investors could only gain exposure to Bitcoin indirectly through public companies holding BTC on their balance sheets. This executive order could dismantle that barrier, allowing direct investment into crypto within retirement accounts — a major win for digital asset adoption.
Market experts say this decision could redefine long-term wealth building in America, merging traditional finance with the emerging crypto economy.
Will this be the move that sends Bitcoin mainstream — or the risk that changes retirement forever?
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