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Door Opens for Private Equity, Crypto Use in Retirement Accounts
UNITED STATES, AUG 10 – The order aims to increase retirement investment options by allowing alternative assets in 401(k)s, potentially tapping into $12.2 trillion in U.S. retirement funds, officials said.
- On August 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expand 401 plans to include private equity, real estate, and digital assets, directing the Department of Labor, SEC, and Treasury to revise guidance.
- This policy move follows recent years of private equity lobbying and crypto-friendly initiatives like establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
- Data from regulators shows the order could unlock $12.5 trillion in retirement savings and give managers access to $12.2 trillion in 401 plans, and expert Tom Dunleavy said `In the US, about 100 million people have a 401 plan. Every two weeks, part of their pay goes into investments on autopilot`.
- Risk-Focused experts note the inclusion of private equity in 401 plans could undermine retirement stability due to illiquidity and high fees.
- Experts say regulatory guidance could take months to materialize and regulators will face a political tug-of-war over jurisdiction, fiduciary standards, tax treatment and consumer protections.
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Door opens for private equity, crypto
NEW YORK — Millions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments, according to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that could give…
Door opens for private equity, crypto use in retirement accounts
NEW YORK — Millions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments, according to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that could give…
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