BREAKING: Trump Set to Open US Pension Market to Cryptocurrency Investments

US President Donald Trump is preparing to open the US retirement market to crypto investments. According to the Financial Times, US President Donald Trump is preparing to divert $9 trillion of Americans' retirement savings into non-traditional assets like cryptocurrencies, gold, and private equity investments. This move could fundamentally change the way private pensions are managed. Trump will sign an executive order this week that will open 401k retirement plans not only to stock and bond funds but also to alternative investments such as digital assets, precious metals, private loans, infrastructure deals and acquisition-focused funds, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The executive order will instruct Washington regulators to examine the remaining legal and technical hurdles before such investments can be included in professionally managed 401k funds. "President Trump is committed to protecting the economic future and advancing the prosperity of every American. However, no decision should be considered final until there is an official statement from the Trump administration," the White House said in a statement to the Financial Times. 401K plans, which millions of workers in the U.S. set up with tax-free contributions deducted from their paychecks, are one of the most common ways to save for retirement. However, the vast majority of these plans are managed solely through publicly traded stock funds. Trump's decision is being viewed as another step in his goal of bringing the cryptocurrency sector into the mainstream. As you may recall, the Trump administration recently withdrew several sanctions against major digital asset platforms. Three cryptocurrency bills passed by the House of Representatives last week, supported by Trump, further bolster the president's support for the industry. Trump, who promised to end "excessive regulation" of cryptocurrencies during his 2024 campaign, argues that the industry played a key role in his election victory. The groundwork for these steps had already been laid. In May, the Labor Department rescinded a Biden-era regulation that encouraged 401k plan managers to avoid cryptocurrency investments. In addition to cryptocurrencies, this decision also opens up a wide field for the world's largest private equity firms, such as Blackstone, Apollo, and BlackRock. These companies aim to grow by channeling the money of individual retirement investors. Trump’s executive order also envisions the creation of a “safe harbor” framework that would reduce legal risks for 401k plan administrators when offering these investments, which carry risks such as higher commissions and lower liquidity. Blackstone is partnering with Vanguard, while Apollo and Partners Group are working with Empower, a major 401k provider. BlackRock is partnering with Great Gray Trust, which manages retirement savings plans. *This is not investment advice. *This is not investment advice. [Breaking News]