Trump Signs Executive Order Opening 401(k) Plans to Crypto Investments
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing 401(k) retirement plans to include crypto assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. This decision marks a significant shift from the US Department of Labor's previous warnings against crypto investments in retirement accounts.
Potential Capital Inflows
- The US 401(k) market is valued at approximately $12.5 trillion.
- A 1% allocation to crypto could result in $125 billion inflows; a 10% allocation could reach $1.25 trillion.
- Assets with existing ETF structures are expected to benefit first.
Ongoing Demand for Crypto
- About 100 million Americans invest through 401(k)s, creating consistent demand for assets.
- Biweekly contributions to these funds total around $50 billion, potentially leading to annual inflows of $120 billion to $600 billion even with modest crypto allocations.
Industry leaders view this move as a pivotal moment for mainstream crypto adoption, emphasizing its transformative potential for American investors. The total crypto market cap stands at $3.82 trillion.
