BitIRA
Bitcoin IRAs
BitIRA is a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency IRA provider specializing in security-first cold storage solutions. Founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, BitIRA uses Ledger Enterprise multi-signature cold storage with $1 billion in crime insurance through Lloyd's of London. IRA custodian Equity Trust Company handles recordkeeping and tax compliance. Fees are embedded in the trading spread with no separate monthly or setup fee — the tradeoff being limited fee transparency upfront.
Details
- Fees
- 1% per trade; $195/yr maintenance
- Founded
- 2017
- Provider
- BitIRA
- Custodian
- GoldStar Trust Company
- Insurance
- Crime insurance up to $1B
- Setup Fee
- $0
- Monthly Fee
- $0
- Trading Fee
- Embedded in spread (non-transparent)
- Bitcoin Only
- No
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Account Types
- Traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE, 401(k) rollover
- Self Directed
- Yes
- Min Investment
- $5,000
- Custody Provider
- Equity Trust Company (custodian), Ledger Enterprise (cold storage)
- Supported Assets
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies
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