
Crypto-related stocks rise premarket, tracking gains in bitcoin BTC=, the world's largest cryptocurrency
BTC, which has gained 24% so far this year, up ~1% at $116,316
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Thursday aiming to allow private equity, real estate, cryptocurrency and other alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts, a White House official said
Proposed inclusion of crypto in 401(k)s would further boost the institutional acceptance of the industry
However, critics say the move could add risk to retirement accounts
Crypto miner Riot Platforms RIOT.O, MARA Holdings MARA.O, Bitfarms BITF.O rise about 2% each
Bitcoin bull Strategy MSTR.O up 1.6% at $389.60