BlockTrust IRA Adds Advanced Quant Trading Capabilities for Crypto IRAs

BlockTrust IRA Brings Cutting-Edge Quant Trading to Crypto Retirement Accounts

As spot Bitcoin ETFs gain traction and Wall Street deepens its involvement with cryptocurrencies, more investors are accessing digital assets through individual retirement accounts (IRAs). While IRAs traditionally offer tax advantages and a broad investment menu, crypto options mostly rely on a simple buy-and-hold strategy.

Given the extreme volatility of Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, BlockTrust IRA introduces an active management approach designed to capitalize on price swings and boost returns.

The platform leverages trading signals from Animus Technologies, a quant fund renowned for analyzing massive datasets worldwide. By combining AI-powered signals with expert traders, BlockTrust automatically shifts funds to cash during risky periods and re-enters positions when conditions improve.

Jonathan Rose, CEO of BlockTrust, told CoinDesk, “We embrace volatility and risk because that’s where the opportunity lies. Our AI-driven system helps us outperform standard buy-and-hold benchmarks.”

Previously reserved for hedge funds and high-net-worth investors, Animus Technologies’ sophisticated signals are now available to retail crypto investors through BlockTrust’s IRA offerings.

Currently, the strategy is applied to Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH), while BlockTrust supports over 60 cryptocurrencies. Investors can start with as little as $1,000 for self-directed accounts or $25,000 for managed portfolios, with fees as low as 0.14%.

Since launching in February, BlockTrust IRA has gathered $10 million in assets and expects to grow to $100 million by year-end.

The platform is accessible globally, provided investors pass Know-Your-Customer (KYC) checks, with U.S. clients able to enjoy tax benefits within their retirement accounts.

Although markets evolve and trading strategies must adapt, Rose is confident: “Animus Technologies is years ahead of the curve. It will take the industry a long time to catch up.”