Does crypto belong in retirement portfolios in 2025?

Published Updated 5 Min Read

A logo sits on the windows of the offices of La Maison du Bitcoin bank in Paris, France.
As a more crypto-friendly administration takes shape, more Americans are considering cryptocurrencies like bitcoin as part of their retirement planning.

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, cryptocurrency is enjoying a new aura of legitimacy. But should Americans rely on it for their retirement?

Either way, that’s what many appear to be doing. Twenty-nine percent of Americans view crypto as a legitimate part of their retirement strategies, according to a new survey by the consumer education website CryptoLiteracy.org

Nathan Place
National Reporter

Nathan Place is a national reporter at American Banker. A native of New York City, he has worked for more than a decade in both print and video journalism. He got his start in Beijing, where he … Read full bio


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