Moves Closer to Allowing Crypto in $12 Trillion 401(k) Market
The U.S. is preparing to allow cryptocurrencies and alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts. The move could open a $12 trillion market to digital assets and private investments.
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The U.S. is preparing to allow cryptocurrencies and alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts. The move could open a $12 trillion market to digital assets and private investments.
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Gold, silver, and cryptocurrencies rebounded sharply as easing geopolitical tensions and renewed risk appetite fueled one of the strongest recovery rallies in recent memory. U.S. equities fully erased recent losses, while bitcoin posted its largest daily gain on record.
Investor Michael Burry warned that U.S. financial markets and the broader economy are heading toward a collapse that may be impossible to contain. He also cautioned that bitcoin’s decline could trigger severe losses for companies holding large BTC positions.
The crypto market extended its sharp decline as Strategy added more bitcoin despite mounting losses, while forced liquidations accelerated across exchanges. Bitcoin’s drop below $70,000 triggered heavy unrealized losses and dragged crypto-linked stocks sharply lower.
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Silver surged to a record $117 per ounce before pulling back toward $110, capping one of the most volatile episodes in precious metals history. Analysts say trillions of dollars in value shifted hands within hours, marking a defining moment for commodities markets.