Yes. With the right self-directed custodian, Bitcoin can be held in Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, and Solo 401(k)s. Your IRA custodian and your financial or tax advisor can help you decide which account type is appropriate for your situation. The Bitcoin Adviser provides technical support for self-custody once your IRA has been established.

Note: Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) also support Bitcoin self-custody and offer a unique triple tax advantage. See our dedicated Bitcoin HSA page for HSA-specific information.

Absolutely. By combining your control with a secure, multisignature setup, collaborative security offers one of the safest ways to hold Bitcoin for long-term investments like an IRA. Since 2016, we've had zero satoshis lost across all clients.

With our collaborative security model, losing one key does not mean losing access to your Bitcoin. The remaining keys can be used to regain control, ensuring your assets are always recoverable. This is one of the key advantages of multi-signature security.

Bitcoin ETFs give you exposure to Bitcoin's price, but you don't own actual Bitcoin and you cannot self-custody the asset. With our approach, you hold real Bitcoin in self-custody, giving you true ownership, censorship resistance, and the ability to hedge against the traditional financial system. Learn more about why direct ownership matters →

Generally, Bitcoin held in a Traditional IRA grows tax-deferred, and distributions are taxed as ordinary income. In a Roth IRA, qualified distributions are typically tax-free. The Bitcoin Adviser does not provide tax advice. You must consult with a qualified tax professional for guidance specific to your circumstances and the current IRS rules.

For new accounts, there is typically a 7-day waiting period (industry standard) from when your account opens before funds can be sent to purchase Bitcoin. Once that period passes, the process usually takes 2–4 weeks from initial consultation to Bitcoin in your vault. This includes opening or transferring your IRA, coordinating with Advanta Trust, setting up your River account, executing the Bitcoin purchase, and setting up your collaborative security vault.

Advanta Trust fees: Typical fees include a $50 account opening fee, a $95 transaction fee per investment, a $295 annual record-keeping fee (for accounts over $15,000), plus wire fees (e.g., $15 incoming, $30 outgoing).

River exchange: Transaction fees apply based on River’s current fee schedule.

The Bitcoin Adviser: 1% annual fee paid in Bitcoin for self-custody assistance, estate planning protocols, and ongoing technical and operational support.

All third-party fees are subject to change. Please refer to Advanta Trust, River, and any other service providers for their current fee schedules and terms.

There is no specific minimum investment amount required by The Bitcoin Adviser. Your IRA custodian may have its own policies, and standard IRS contribution limits apply to new contributions. For rollovers or transfers from existing retirement accounts, minimums are typically defined by the sending or receiving custodians. Speak with your IRA custodian and tax advisor for details on limits and suitability.

No. You can only make cash contributions to an IRA. Additionally, you cannot sell personal Bitcoin to your IRA (this is treated as a prohibited transaction). If you have Bitcoin in another retirement account, you would need to convert it to cash, transfer the cash, and then repurchase Bitcoin in the new account—this is generally not a taxable event for an IRA-to-IRA transfer, but you must confirm details with your custodian and tax advisor.

No. For Bitcoin-only investments, direct investment through your IRA custodian is usually the simplest and most straightforward approach. LLC checkbook control is available if you and your advisors decide to diversify into multiple asset types (Bitcoin, real estate, etc.), but it is not required for Bitcoin-only IRAs.

Yes. You can have multiple vaults in one wallet platform—one for your IRA Bitcoin, one for personal Bitcoin, one for HSA Bitcoin, etc. Each vault is separate and never co-mingled, but can be managed through the same secure platform with collaborative security.