TheStreet says Trump Accounts can hold Bitcoin or SpaceX shares for children
Key points
- TheStreet says a Trump Account is a retirement account from day one under Section 530A.
- The outlet says childhood limits end on Jan. 1 of the year the child turns 18.
- The story compares the value children would receive if Elon Musk gave them Bitcoin instead of SpaceX shares.
According to TheStreet, a Trump Account is treated as a retirement account from the start under Section 530A. The outlet says the childhood limits stop on Jan. 1 of the year the child turns 18, including the $5,000 annual contribution cap. The story compares how much children would have once they reach 18 if Elon Musk gave them Bitcoin rather than SpaceX shares. The preview text does not provide the full calculation or additional details.
Original reporting
This page summarizes reporting by TheStreet, originally published October 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM under the headline "If Elon Musk gave kids Bitcoin instead of SpaceX shares, here's how much they would get once they turn 18". All rights to the original article belong to TheStreet.
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