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President Donald Trump is planning a major pro-crypto move, allowing 401(k) retirement accounts to invest in digital assets, gold, and private equity. According to a June 17 Financial Times report, Trump may soon issue an executive order directing federal regulators to revise current restrictions on alternative assets. This shift could unlock access to trillions of dollars in U.S. retirement savings and modernize investment options for millions of Americans.
The U.S. retirement market holds about $43 trillion, with $9 trillion in 401(k)s. If just one percent of that flows into crypto, it would mean $90 billion in new investments. Omar Kanji, a partner at Dragonfly, called this the “biggest unlock” for the digital asset sector. The initiative could also support Bitcoin ETFs, direct crypto holdings, and investments in blockchain companies, giving digital assets a stronger foothold in traditional finance.
The Trump administration is also considering a tax exemption for small crypto transactions under $200. This would ease reporting burdens for daily purchases and promote Bitcoin as a payment method, not just an investment.
