President Donald Trump declared himself “a big crypto guy” when asked whether bitcoin could be added to the newly launched Trump Accounts, as he rang the market opening bells from the Oval Office.
Key Takeaways
Trump Accounts went live July 6 with a $1,000 federal seed for children born from 2025 through 2028.The White House said over 6 million accounts were requested, with $800 million entering markets this week.Asked about adding bitcoin to the accounts, Trump replied “I’m a big crypto guy,” hinting at an opening.The White House said more than six million Trump Accounts had already been requested at launch, with over 86% coming from families earning less than $200,000 a year. Between individual contributions and the federal seed money, the administration expects $800 million in new capital to flow into the stock market for children this week.
