Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? Our comprehensive FAQ section provides clear and concise answers to everything you need to know about BlockTrustIRA, from setting up your account to understanding the benefits of a Crypto IRA.
BlockTrust provides you direct trading access to any cryptocurrencies available through our partner SFOX. See list of tokens and trading pairs here
An unmanaged account is a normal IRA account that allows you to freely pick and trade the cryptocurrencies you wish to hold in your IRA account.
A managed account is a unique IRA account that is automatically traded for you. The trading strategy is sourced from our exclusive partner Animus Technologies and is specially designed to reduce risk and increase returns over time in your portfolio.
No, unlike other crypto IRA products that mark up your trades, the stated fees on BlockTrust IRA are all that is charged when making an individual trades. Our trading fees are the best on the market, and do not have hidden spreads or markups
SFOX SAFE is a state regulated trust company and provides institutional level digital asset custody for all BlockTrust clients. That means your assets are securely stored in cold storage protected by $200M in insurance and always in your name.
Of course! We provide free in-kind transfers. Whether you’re a current crypto IRA holder that wants to take advantage of our lower trading fees, or would like to supercharge your IRA with an active management strategy we have a solution for you.
No, selling cryptocurrencies in your designated IRA account is not subject to any capital gains taxes or additional penalties. One of the primary reasons our active strategies is so attractive in and IRA account, is the tax efficiencies, so you can unlock all the additional benefits without any additional tax issues.
There are plenty of reasons to leverage our active management program. Book a call with one of our dedicated experts to learn how this can benefit your cryptocurrency approach.
There are no lockup periods at BlockTrust IRA. Whether your account is managed or unmanaged, your funds will always be directly accessible and redeemable at any time.