Odaily Planet Daily News According to the Financial Times, Trump is preparing to open up cryptocurrencies, gold and private equity to the $9 trillion US retirement market, a move that will stimulate a fundamental change in the way Americans manage their savings. According to three people familiar with the matter, Trump is expected to sign an executive order as early as this week to open up alternative investments beyond traditional stocks and bonds to 401k retirement plans. These investments will cover a wide range of asset classes, from digital assets to metals, as well as funds focused on corporate acquisitions, private loans and infrastructure transactions. The executive order will instruct regulators to investigate the obstacles faced in incorporating alternative investments into professionally managed funds used by 401k savers, the people familiar with the matter said.