Earlier this month, the president signed an executive order (EO) that could potentially clear the path for 401(k) plans to include alternative investments like cryptocurrency. Theoretically, relaxing the rules about crypto in defined-contribution retirement plans will allow more average Americans to take advantage of the upsides of these investments. Gen X investors should beware.

Crypto might seem like a perfect opportunity for Gen X investors. This generation has the kind of tech savvy that comes from learning to use new digital tools as they’re invented, making them much more likely to understand and appropriately invest in cryptocurrency. The timing also feels ideal, since Gen X retirements are on the horizon, and crypto enthusiasts promise this investment can provide quick financial

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