The Michael Peres Podcast

A Conversation with Chris Kline


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Michael Peres is joined by Chris Kline — co-founder and COO of Bitcoin IRA — as we dive deep into the evolution of crypto retirement investing, the psychology of Bitcoin adoption, and why long-term thinking may be the most powerful strategy in volatile markets. From launching the world’s first cryptocurrency IRA to overseeing more than $14 billion in assets under custody, Chris shares how alternative assets, tax strategy, and conviction investing intersect in the future of finance.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Chris went from graduating during the 2008 financial crisis to building Bitcoin IRA.
• Why Bitcoin’s long-term performance and scarcity make it compelling for retirement portfolios.
• The difference between Traditional, Roth, and SEP IRAs and how crypto fits into each.
• How taxes silently erode crypto gains and why tax-advantaged accounts matter.
• The role institutional adoption, ETFs, and macroeconomics play in Bitcoin’s future.
• Why the retirement crisis is growing and what individuals can do today to prepare.
• How AI, blockchain, and digital payments could reshape the global financial system.
• The psychology behind Bitcoin investing, volatility, and long-term conviction.

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