It’s the biggest move yet by the Trump administration to bring private assets to defined-contribution accounts.

Trump's executive order, signed Thursday, opens the door to allowing crypto, private equity, and real estate into 401(k) retirement accounts.

A Trump executive order cleared the way for higher-risk investments like crypto to be added to your 401(k), but don't expect to add them to your plan right away.

It will take time for retirement fund managers to add options like crypto and private equity to your 401(k), but plan sponsors are also required to put assets in the plans that are in the best interests of the participants.