There’s one way to hold crypto in your 401(k) right now — but you’ll be on your own

There’s one way to hold crypto in your 401(k) right now — but you’ll be on your ownDoes cryptocurrency belong in your 401(k)? It’s a question more employers, retirement-plan sponsors and seasoned investors are wrestling with now that Washington has signaled openness to crypto and other non-traditional assets inside retirement accounts.But your 401(k) is not a playground. It’s your primary retirement engine. With pensions largely gone and Social Security only covering part of the journey, the goal of a 401(k) is still simple: Save early; save consistently; get your employer match and let compound growth quietly do its job.Copyright © 2025 MarketWatch, Inc. All rights reserved.