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Story: Trump’s New Order Set to Unlock $9 Trillion Retirement Market for Bitcoin

By Steven Anderson

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President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to issue a sweeping executive order that would allow the $9 trillion U.S.

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According to a Financial Times report, the order would direct federal agencies to eliminate regulatory barriers that have long prevented digital assets like Bitcoin, as well as…

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Currently, the majority of 401k plans are limited to traditional public investments—mainly mutual funds consisting of stocks and bonds.

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The White House has confirmed that the president is exploring new ways to support American workers in building long-term financial security.

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This anticipated order would be the latest in a series of steps the Trump administration has taken in support of the cryptocurrency industry.

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Among the more popular policies under consideration is a proposal to eliminate capital gains tax on small crypto transactions.

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Trump’s support for crypto is not limited to regulatory reforms. His media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, has reportedly invested over $2 billion into various…

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Moreover, the president has publicly credited the crypto community for playing a major role in his 2024 election victory, reinforcing his alignment with digital asset enthusiasts…

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The expected executive order could be particularly beneficial for large asset management firms like BlackRock, Apollo Global Management, and Blackstone.

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A critical component of the executive order is a provision for a legal “safe harbor” that would protect 401k plan administrators from legal risk when offering investments…

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This policy shift reverses several measures taken during the Biden administration, which had discouraged plan administrators from including cryptocurrencies in retirement…

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Analysts suggest that this move could trigger a new wave of institutional demand for Bitcoin.

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Critics, however, caution that including volatile assets like Bitcoin in retirement accounts could expose savers to unnecessary risk.

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From a political perspective, the move strengthens Trump’s position with younger voters and the tech-savvy electorate, many of whom see cryptocurrency as a core part of the…

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The upcoming order reflects a significant ideological shift in U.S. financial policy, signaling that digital assets are no longer on the fringe.

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