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A recent bombshell has dropped—could US pension funds soon start allocating to cryptocurrencies? Sounds a bit like magical realism, doesn’t it?

The recently leaked internal meeting minutes are packed with information. The current administration has repealed the previous policy that restricted crypto assets from entering retirement investment accounts (like the 401K). The head of the Department of Labor openly stated this and even encouraged trustee institutions to consider “alternative assets.” The wording was diplomatic, but anyone paying attention knows what they’re referring to.

What does this really mean? I think we can look at it from several angles:

First, the capital channel has been cracked open. There's no need to elaborate on how massive the US pension system is. Previously, it was nearly impossible for these funds to touch crypto, but now with the policy relaxed, they can theoretically enter the market legally and compliantly. This isn’t just small retail money; it’s a long-term, stable capital flow.

Second, the policy direction is clearly changing. The overall tone is about cutting taxes, loosening regulations, and encouraging investment. The attitude toward crypto as a new asset class is definitely becoming more friendly. The meeting also mentioned wanting every child to become a capitalist and have a stock account. This approach of individual financial empowerment actually aligns quite well with the financial autonomy that crypto has always advocated.

But let’s stay calm—it’s too early to draw conclusions.

How exactly will they invest? What allocation ratio? What will the compliance framework look like? None of these details have been announced; for now, it’s only at the “allowed to consider” stage. Additionally, pension funds aim for steady returns, and issues like crypto volatility and security weren’t discussed at all in the meeting. Is it really likely that institutions will dump massive amounts of retirement money into crypto? The meeting also made it clear that the primary investment will still be in the S&P 500, so crypto probably won’t be taking center stage anytime soon.

So here’s the question: Is this a signal for the next super bull market, or just a big empty promise? If the US loosens up its policies, will other global institutions follow suit?