- A survey by the National Institute on Retirement Security found that 77% of respondents said adding crypto assets to workplace retirement plans is risky.
- The Trump administration has pushed to expand the inclusion of alternative assets in retirement plans, withdrawing earlier guidance on crypto investment by 401(k) fiduciaries and shifting to a neutral stance.
- The Labor Department proposed an alternative-asset investment lineup rule that covers fees, liquidity, valuation and performance and includes a safe harbor to reduce litigation risk, but some lawmakers urged its withdrawal, citing crypto volatility and insufficient investor protections.
77% of US Adults Say Crypto in Retirement Plans Is Risky, Clashing With Trump Deregulatory Push
Nearly eight in 10 US adults see adding crypto to workplace retirement plans as risky, highlighting a disconnect with the Trump administration’s push to widen access to alternative assets in retirement accounts.
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Nearly eight in 10 US adults see adding crypto to workplace retirement plans as risky, highlighting a disconnect with the Trump administration’s push to widen access to alternative assets in retirement accounts.
According to Cointelegraph on Aug. 26, a survey commissioned by the National Institute on Retirement Security and conducted by Greenwald Research found that 77% of respondents said including crypto in employer-sponsored retirement plans is risky. Of that group, 46% called it “very risky,” while 53% said they oppose employers offering crypto as an investment option. The survey was conducted from Oct. 24 to Nov. 14, 2025, among 1,203 Americans age 25 and older.
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