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BitIRA vs BlackRock

How BitIRA vs BlackRock compare on our ratings, asset manager specs, funding, pros and cons.

BitIRA3.5/5
VS
BlackRock4.4/5
Feature
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Ratings
Our score3.5/54.4/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Track record & size4.05.0
Product range3.54.0
Fees2.53.5
Regulation & custody4.05.0
Transparency3.04.0
Specs
ProductsCrypto IRAsSpot ETFs, Index funds, Private funds, Managed accounts, Tokenized funds
ClientsRetailRetail, Institutions, Financial advisors
Assets under managementNot disclosed$15.3 trillion as of June 2026
Flagship productsBitIRA Digital Currency IRA, My BitIRAiShares ETFs, Aladdin, BlackRock Solutions
Assets coveredBitcoin, EthereumEquities, Bonds, Digital assets
CustodiansEquity Trust Company, Preferred Trust CompanyNot disclosed
Company
Founded20171988
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Operates with institutional IRA custodians like Equity Trust Company
  • Uses multi-party computation security to eliminate individual private key exposure
  • Allows tax-deferred or tax-free crypto rollovers from standard 401(k) and IRA plans
  • Active in the digital asset retirement sector since 2017
  • $15.3T in assets under management as of June 2026
  • Founded in 1988 with a public listing since October 1999
  • iShares ETF range alongside managed investment funds
  • Aladdin covers portfolio management and risk analytics
Cons
  • Service is restricted to US taxpayers
  • Requires third-party custodian arrangements rather than direct personal asset custody
  • Transaction fees and custodial charges impact net portfolio returns
  • Crypto holdings remain exposed to asset price volatility without SIPC insurance
  • Fund fees and minimums vary by product and jurisdiction
  • Crypto-specific product terms are not uniform across markets
  • ETF prices can trade at premiums or discounts to underlying assets
  • Crypto exposure carries volatility and regulatory-change risk
Best forUS savers rolling over 401(k)s, Long-term tax-deferred crypto investors, Retirement accounts needing institutional custodyInstitutional portfolio managers, Financial advisors, ETF investors

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