6 Things Investors Need to Know Before They Add Cryptocurrency to Their 401(k)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 12 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Executive Order on 401(k) Plans: President Trump's executive order allows 401(k) plans to potentially include cryptocurrency investments, along with other alternative assets, if employers opt in. This could lead to significant changes in retirement investment options.
Regulatory Considerations: The Department of Labor has six months to implement the order while ensuring investor protection, and the Securities and Exchange Commission may reconsider who qualifies as an "accredited investor," potentially broadening access to these new investment types.
Analyst Views on BTC
Wall Street analysts forecast BTC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BTC is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
