Trump Opens 401Ks to Bitcoin as FED Eyes Gold Revaluation

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Aug 8, 2025

A significant policy shift allows Bitcoin investments in 401(k) plans, with a cautious optimism about its implications for the retirement market. The distinction between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remains crucial for investor education. A bold revaluation of gold by the Federal Reserve hints at hidden inflation, potentially bolstering Bitcoin’s appeal. With tariffs on gold posing challenges, Bitcoin's borderless nature shines through. Recent data shows Bitcoin's volatility decreasing, suggesting its growing stability in the investment landscape.

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INSIGHT

401(k) Door Opens With Fiduciary Review

The DOL order starts a formal review to allow alternative assets, including crypto, in 401(k) plans.
John Haar calls this medium-to-long-term bullish for Bitcoin.

ADVICE

Expect A Slow 401(k) Adoption Timeline

Plan providers will approve offerings case-by-case and perform due diligence before enabling Bitcoin ETFs.
John Haar expects it may take about one to two years for broad 401(k) access.

ADVICE

Rollover To IRAs To Buy Bitcoin Now

Alec Leishman notes IRAs already permit Bitcoin and let you move 401(k) funds after leaving a job.
Use an IRA provider to access Bitcoin now instead of waiting for 401(k) changes.

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Major Policy Shift: President Trump signs an executive order directing the Department of Labor to reexamine fiduciary guidance, opening the door for Bitcoin and crypto investments in 401(k) retirement plans — a $9 trillion market.

Implementation Timeline: Panel agrees it’s medium-to-long-term bullish but may take 1–2 years before Bitcoin ETFs appear broadly in 401(k) offerings due to provider-by-provider approval.

Bitcoin vs. Crypto: Hosts stress ongoing need to educate the public on why Bitcoin is different from other cryptocurrencies, as broader “crypto” inclusion could expose investors to higher-risk assets.

Regulatory Clarity: Michael Saylor and others call for clearer frameworks to classify assets, separating Bitcoin from altcoins to prevent harmful policy spillover.

FED Gold Revaluation Paper: Federal Reserve explores revaluing gold reserves (currently marked at $42/oz) to unlock budget-neutral spending capacity — potentially tied to creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Hidden Inflation Signal: Revaluing gold to current market prices (~$3,500/oz) would implicitly acknowledge an 8%+ annual inflation rate since the gold peg was abandoned.

Gold Tariffs & Bitcoin Advantage: Temporary headlines about potential U.S. gold import tariffs spark discussion; Saylor on Bloomberg notes Bitcoin’s weightless, borderless nature makes it immune to tariffs.

Volatility Compression: Since Bitcoin ETFs launched, 90-day rolling volatility has dropped below 40 — less than 2× gold’s — suggesting a structurally different, steadier bull market.

Cycle Danger Zone: On-chain analyst Checkmate highlights we’re within 30 days of the historical post-halving blow-off top window; debate over whether this cycle breaks the four-year pattern.

Central Banking & Money Creation: Clip from Richard Werner explaining commercial banks’ ability to create money from nothing sparks discussion on fiat fragility, war financing, and the importance of Bitcoin as sound money.

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