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🐘 $9 Trillion Retirement Fund Opens Door to Crypto – Could This Spark a Long “Slow Bull” Run?
On August 7, President Trump signed a landmark executive order transforming America’s 401(k) retirement plans. For the first time in history, this $9 trillion investment pool — representing over 90 million Americans — can allocate to digital assets like Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH), alongside private equity and real estate.
This move could set the stage for a gradual but powerful wave of long-term crypto demand. Analysts believe that even if just 2% of 401(k) assets shift into crypto, that’s roughly $170 billion in potential inflows — a figure equal to nearly two-thirds of the combined reserves of all spot crypto ETFs worldwide.
Why This Matters:
First time ever crypto is officially allowed in 401(k) menus.
Potential to reshape the market from short-term trading to steady, fundamentals-driven growth.
Spot crypto ETFs are the most likely entry point due to SEC regulation, strong custody frameworks, and high liquidity.
Timeline: The change won’t happen overnight — regulatory guidance, fund product design, and employer adoption could take 6–24 months. But once the “retirement fund elephant” steps in, the effect could be sustained for years.
Market Response: The MAG7 Index Token (tracking the top seven crypto assets) jumped 5% in 24h, already outpacing Bitcoin’s yearly ROI by 15.58%, hinting at early market optimism.
Trump’s Goal: The President has restated his ambition to make the U.S. the global crypto capital, framing digital assets as key to economic growth and technological leadership.
Bottom line: When a $9T giant enters crypto — even one step at a time — it can move the entire spot market ecosystem.
#Trump# #cryptoupdate# #cryptonews# #btc#
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