Equity Trust

Bitcoin IRAs

Equity Trust is one of the largest and oldest self-directed IRA custodians in the US, founded in 1974 with over $44 billion in assets across 130,000+ client accounts. They offer Bitcoin and cryptocurrency custody within Traditional, Roth, SEP, and SIMPLE IRAs. Unlike crypto-native platforms, Equity Trust is a pure custodian — you direct trades through partner exchanges. Known for institutional-grade compliance, experienced staff, and broad support for all alternative asset types.

Details

Aum: $44B+
Fees: $50 setup + asset-based annual fee ($225-$2,250)
Founded: 1974
Provider: Equity Trust Company
Customers: 130,000+
Ira Types: Traditional,Roth,SEP,SIMPLE,Solo 401k
Trading Fee: Varies (via partner exchanges)
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 1974
Headquarters: Westlake, Ohio, USA
Self Custody: No
Account Types: Traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE
Self Directed: Yes
Min Investment: Varies
Custody Provider: Equity Trust Company
Supported Assets: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other alternative assets

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