Chris Kline - COO & Co-founder of BitcoinIRA

Check out LiveGood, where top-tier wellness products meet unbeatable prices: https://www.livegood.com/Podcast Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Kline, the COO and Co-Founder of BitcoinIRA, the world’s first and largest cryptocurrency IRA platform with over $14 billion in digital assets under custody. Chris shares his journey from finance and operations into the world of digital assets, and the vision that led to launching BitcoinIRA back in 2015, when the idea of investing in crypto for retirement was almost unheard of. We discuss how his team overcame early skepticism, built trust with regulators and investors, and grew into the leader of an entirely new asset class. We also dive into how BitcoinIRA balances crypto’s high-growth potential with the responsibility of protecting retirement assets, the long-term outlook for digital currencies in retirement planning, and what the future of crypto investing could mean for traditional finance. Notable Awards and Recognitions • COO and Co-Founder of BitcoinIRA, the world’s first cryptocurrency IRA platform • Over $14 billion in assets under custody, making BitcoinIRA the largest crypto retirement platform in the U.S. • Featured in major media outlets including CNBC, Forbes, Bloomberg, and Reuters for leadership in crypto and fintech innovation • Former COO and Co-Founder of Digital Gold • Expanded the platform from solely Bitcoin to over 85 cryptocurrencies available for retirement investing. • Played a key role in building BitcoinIRA’s secure, compliant, and fully self-directed retirement platform, enabling investors to buy, sell, and hold digital assets in tax-advantaged accounts How to connect with Chris Kline • https://bitcoinira.com/blamerica/?AID=1413 • https://www.linkedin.com/in/klinec/ • https://x.com/senatorkline • https://x.com/Bitcoin_IRA • https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin_ira/ • BitcoinIRA: [phone] Show Notes [1:41] Chris shares his early career journey in finance and operations and how those foundational experiences ultimately led him to launch BitcoinIRA and enter the crypto retirement space. [4:47] The early reactions from investors, regulators, and peers when he and his cofounders first introduced the idea of a crypto IRA in 2015–2016, and how they navigated skepticism and pushback to bring the vision to life. [7:01] How BitcoinIRA balances crypto’s high-growth potential with the responsibility of protecting retirement assets, outlining the company’s guiding philosophy for managing risk and opportunity in a volatile market. [8:53] The long-term potential of BitcoinIRAs compared to traditional retirement accounts and shares how education and perspective help investors understand the value of crypto despite its volatility. [12:31] How investors can take advantage of short-term opportunities during altcoin seasons, highlighting BitcoinIRA’s access to over 85 different cryptocurrencies for diversified investing. [16:00] The most common misconceptions about including cryptocurrency in retirement portfolios and how education and transparency are helping shift public perception. [26:01] How simple steps for getting started with BitcoinIRA, including account setup, minimum investment requirements, and how new investors can begin building a crypto-backed retirement portfolio. [31:25] How listeners can connect with Chris, learn more about BitcoinIRA, and stay updated on the company’s latest innovations and insights in the crypto retirement space. [32:11] Chris offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start their own business, drawing on lessons from building BitcoinIRA and navigating the crypto and fintech landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices