Forge Trust Co.
Bitcoin IRAs
Forge Trust Co. (formerly Lincoln Trust Company) is one of the oldest self-directed IRA custodians, supporting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency within tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Forge Trust emphasizes a client-controlled investment approach where you direct all investment decisions, maintaining full discretion over which Bitcoin exchanges you use.
Details
- Trading Fee
- Varies
- Headquarters
- San Mateo, California, USA
- Account Types
- Traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE, Solo 401(k)
- Min Investment
- None
- Custody Provider
- Forge Trust Co.
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