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| 03/14/2025

How Ledger Provides The Most Secure Hardware Wallet For Your Unchained Bitcoin IRA

Things to Know:
—  Ledger has teamed up with pioneering Bitcoin financial service Unchained to deliver key control for Bitcoin IRAs
—  Bitcoin Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) from Unchained provide a tax-efficient way to add Bitcoin to your portfolio
—  Unchained is the only solution enabling secure key control of the Bitcoin in your IRA, thanks to its integration with Ledger Flex™

Ledger and Unchained have joined forces to deliver the most secure solution for Bitcoin IRAs. This collaboration combines Ledger’s unparalleled hardware security expertise with Unchained’s pioneering Bitcoin IRA services, creating a powerful tool for investors seeking both tax advantages and true ownership and control.

Get Ready for Tax Season with Ledger and Unchained 

Tax season hasn’t always been so straightforward for crypto holders. Years of regulatory limbo have added confusion to basic needs, such as determining one’s tax liability on their crypto. Fortunately, the process isn’t nearly so daunting these days, and holders now have access to more sophisticated tax strategies than just basic loss harvesting.

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) –  among the most popular options for US investors looking to grow their retirement savings – are one such vehicle that crypto owners can now use to their advantage. Through its Bitcoin IRA, Unchained extends these benefits to investors looking to include Bitcoin in their retirement portfolios. 

Most Bitcoin IRA clients fund their accounts by rolling over dollars from legacy traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, or old 401(k)s, so understanding the specifics of each IRA type is crucial. When you sign up for Unchained, you get direct contact with a Bitcoin expert who understands your unique financial goals and can guide you through the process. 

“What sets the Unchained Bitcoin IRA apart is our unparalleled level of service. We guide you through every step of the transition from traditional and bitcoin IRA custodians, ensuring your retirement bitcoin is secured in a cold storage multisignature vault with two Ledgers. With us, you get more than just an IRA, you get peace of mind knowing your Bitcoin is truly in your control.” 

-Drake Whitehurst, Vice President, IRA Operations

Bitcoin IRAs Meet Secure Self-Custody with Ledger Flex 

Unchained’s Bitcoin IRA is the industry’s only full-service offering that empowers clients to secure their Bitcoin IRA holdings using Ledger hardware wallets, underscoring the platform’s commitment to security and compliance. Through this collaboration, Unchained clients can confidently manage their tax-advantaged Bitcoin, securing them with Ledger’s next-gen secure touchscreen device, Ledger Flex

Ledger Flex unlocks an unrivalled user experience when it comes to managing your BTC and other digital assets. Built with the battle-tested security components as all Ledger Devices, the fully customizable E Ink® touchscreen on Ledger Flex makes completing transactions easier than ever and is optimized for Clear Signing transactions, meaning that what you see is always what you sign.

By integrating Ledger’s hardware wallet technology with Unchained’s compliant Bitcoin IRA framework, investors can now enjoy the best of both worlds—maintaining control of their private keys while optimizing their tax liability.

Ledger Live: The Safest Way To Manage Your Bitcoin

Ledger Live is Ledger’s super app, ensuring you can manage your crypto and earn rewards all in one place. Ledger Live’s intuitive interface and advanced security features make it the go-to venue for buying, selling, and swapping Bitcoin, giving users a seamless and secure trading experience backed by the trusted expertise of both Ledger and Unchained. What’s more, Ledger Live also has the resources to help you prepare your taxes and calculate your crypto tax bill.

Now you are in control—not just of your Bitcoin, but of your entire financial future. The integration with Unchained’s Bitcoin IRA services means this control extends seamlessly to your retirement assets, creating a unified experience across your Bitcoin holdings. 

Set yourself up this tax season, and learn how to secure your Bitcoin with Ledger Flex and maximize your holdings through Unchained’s Bitcoin IRA today. 

About Unchained

Unchained is a pioneer in Bitcoin financial services, delivering the premier suite of financial services for individuals and businesses that value collaborative custody. Securing over 100,000 BTC for more than 10,000 clients, Unchained is committed to providing industry-leading support for all clients, with great respect for their privacy. 

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