US White House Clears Path for Cryptocurrencies in 401(k) Retirement Plans

The US White House has completed its review of a proposal to allow cryptocurrencies and private equity exposure in 401(k) retirement plans.

After an August 2025 executive order requesting the Department of Labor (DOL) to ease restrictions on alternative assets, the proposal now awaits formal ruling from the DOL.

A positive ruling would support the flow of $13.9 trillion from defined-contribution plans into cryptocurrency investments, potentially driving higher demands and breaking recent price consolidation in favor of a bullish reversal.