Tax-Advantaged Digital Assets

Crypto IRA

Choose the crypto IRA approach that fits your investing objectives—algorithmic or self-traded.

What Is a Crypto IRA

Tax-Advantaged Investing Built for Digital Assets

Whether it’s algorithmic or self-traded, either crypto IRA allows you to hold eligible digital assets within your self-directed IRA. Depending on your investment preferences, choose the Automated Crypto IRA, powered by Animus Technologies, for an automated investing experience, or an Equity Crypto IRA to make your own investment decisions.

No Fees To Open

Easily open either crypto IRA with no set-up or application fees.

Institutional-Grade Security

Your digital assets are securely held within institutional-grade custody.

True Diversification

Go beyond traditional investments with digital assets you own outright.

Your Approach. Your Choice.

Choose the investment approach that aligns with your retirement goals.

Tax-Advantaged Growth

Potential for tax-deferred or tax-free growth, depending on your IRA type.

Two Approaches

Choose Your Crypto Investing Experience

Whether you prefer algorithmic trading or a self-traded approach, Equity Trust offers crypto IRA solutions designed to match your investing preference.

Algorithmically managed trading

Automated Crypto IRA, powered by Animus Technologies

Take a hands-off approach using automated cryptocurrency investing technology powered by Animus

Automated cryptocurrency investing
Bitcoin and Ethereum trading
Automated trade execution

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Make your own buying and selling decisions

Equity Trust Crypto IRA

Take a hands-on approach by making your own cryptocurrency investment decisions.

Self-traded investing
Choose the cryptocurrencies you want to invest in
Buy, sell, and hold on your schedule

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Compatibility & Fit

How Can Cryptocurrency Fit into Your IRA?

Cryptocurrencies are digitally native assets secured by cryptography, operated on decentralized networks, and transferable without traditional financial intermediaries. Today, cryptocurrency is widely recognized as a distinct asset class with a variety of investment and technology applications.

Originally developed as an alternative to traditional currencies, cryptocurrency has evolved into a distinct asset class with a variety of uses. Some investors choose to include cryptocurrency as part of a diversified portfolio with stocks, bonds, real estate, and other investments. Like any investment, cryptocurrency involves risk, and its value can fluctuate significantly over time.

Video Overview

Your Crypto Questions, Answered

Whether you’re considering a self-directed crypto IRA or an automated investment strategy, this short video answers common questions about cryptocurrency investing, explains the differences between each approach, and helps you decide which may be the better fit for your goals.

Crypto IRA FAQ — Video Guide

Supported Assets

A Diverse Selection of Eligible Digital Assets

For more than 50 years, Equity Trust has helped retirement investors diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds by providing access to a broad range of alternative investments. Today, that same commitment extends to digital assets through the Equity Crypto IRA.

Rather than limiting investors to only a handful of cryptocurrencies, the Equity Crypto IRA provides access to a broad range of eligible digital assets across a variety of market segments—designed to give investors the flexibility to build a cryptocurrency portfolio that aligns with their individual investment objectives:

Established digital assets with broad adoption and strong market liquidity.

Digital assets designed to help maintain a more stable value.

Blockchain protocols supporting lending, borrowing, and decentralized trading.

Projects powering AI, decentralized computing, and blockchain innovation.

Digital assets built for fast, efficient global pay.

Projects supporting innovative blockchain technologies and specialized use cases.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you’re interested in the flexibility of self-directed investing or an automated approach, our IRA Counselors can answer your questions so you can choose the Crypto IRA solution that best aligns with your investing preferences.

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Additional Links of Interest

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