President Trump will sign an executive order on August 07, 2025, allowing cryptocurrencies in 401(k) plans, aligning with a January 2025 order promoting digital asset growth, though no official confirmation exists yet for today’s date.
This potential policy shift follows a 2023 study by the National Bureau of Economic Research showing crypto’s volatility (e.g., Bitcoin’s 50%+ drops in 2018 and 2022) poses risks to retirement savings, suggesting a need for robust regulatory safeguards if implemented.
Historical context reveals Trump’s evolving stance, from skepticism in 2019 to embracing crypto in his 2024 campaign, possibly influenced by industry lobbying and a 2025 PwC report estimating a $2 trillion U.S. crypto market by 2030.
