Self Managed Super Funds
SMSF Investment in Digital Assets
Australia‘s largest and most trusted digital asset exchange supports SMSF investment in Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and other listed digital assets.
Legal
Digital assets such as Bitcoin are legal in Australia and considered property. It can be used as a security in NSW court, where it is recognised as a “form of investment.”
Asset Class
Digital assets including cryptocurrencies are a new asset class, growing in trust and maturity.
Restriction free
There are no prohibitions on SMSF investment in digital assets. It must however meet the investment strategy and risk as per 52B of the SISA and reg of the SISR.
While SMSFs are not prohibited from investing in cryptocurrencies, the investment must:
- be allowed for under the fund’s trust deed
- be in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy
Securities classification
Cryptocurrencies are also not considered listed securities. Therefore, they cannot be acquired from a related party.
Regulations
Digital Asset Exchanges such as BTC Markets are registered with AUSTRAC and meet KYC/AML regulations.
Tax
Strong returns versus Super Funds:
- Best performing Industry Super Fund returned % EOFY
- US-based Pantera Bitcoin Fund returned 61% EOFY
The Australian Tax Office issued tax determinations in (TD /25 & TD /26) with the asset subject to Capital Gains Tax.
BTC Markets SMSF offering includes:
Tax Reporting
Tax Reporting feature for annual audit preparation.
Designated SMSF account
Access BTC Markets global network through our liquidity providers.
Friendly Customer Service
Established in , BTC Markets is Australia’s most trusted and reliable exchange.
Large Trades
Personalised service for large trades.
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