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Trump paves path for private equity and crypto in retirement accounts. Here's what it means for your 401(k).
Employers would have to decide to offer the plans — and experts anticipate many might be reluctant, as they could be held liable for losses.
Trump opens the door for crypto and private equity in your 401(k) retirement plan
Under a new executive order signed by President Trump, workers could add higher-risk assets like cryptocurrencies to their 401(k)s.
What Trump's executive order changes about 401(k) plans (Spoiler: Private equity wins)
Trump’s latest order nudges the Labor Department toward riskier 401(k) options, opening the door for private equity and crypto in retirement plans.
Trump's 401(k) order offers retirement savers crypto, private assets, but also higher fees and more risk
The new White House order directing regulators to expand access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans, like crypto or privately owned companies adds a new layer of risk to the retirement portfolios for ordinary investors that they may not fully understand,
Trump’s executive order on 401(k) alternative assets – here are the biggest winners and losers
While the order itself doesn’t change current policy, it signals strong support from the White House for allowing more sophisticated — and riskier — investments into everyday Americans’ retirement accounts.
The Trump Private Equity Order: What Plan Fiduciaries Need to Know Now
Background - On Aug. 7, 2025, the president issued an executive order that may result in an expansion in the types of holdings
Trump Signs Executive Order Allowing Private Equity and Crypto Into 401(k)s
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Trump to sign order to allow crypto, private equity in 401(k) accounts
President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign an executive order Thursday to allow cryptocurrencies, private equity and real estate into employee 401(k)s.
President Trump discusses allowing crypto, private equity funds in 401k plans
Most 401k funds are invested in stocks and bonds. President Trump wants to also allow workers to invest retirement savings into higher risk assets like private equity and cryptocurrency. CBS MoneyWatch has this report.
Trump Just Shook Up Retirement Plans—Your 401(k) Could Soon Include Real Estate
A new Trump executive order could let 401(k) holders invest in real estate and other alternative assets—but experts warn of big risks.
Trump's 401(k) changes: Will private assets reshape retirement plans?
President Trump signs an order to include alternative assets in 401(k)s, aiming to boost diversification and returns.

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Private capital would reach 401(k) accounts: What will they be able to invest in?

A new executive order by President Donald Trump aims to revolutionize retirement investments in the U.S. by allowing 401(k) ...