AnchorZero Launches Token-Optimized Roth IRAs for Tax-Free Gains on Digital Assets

[PRESS RELEASE – NEW YORK, United States, January 14th, 2025]

The first and only solution for pre-launch tokens to eliminate capital gains taxes

AnchorZero, a platform enabling founders, teams, and investors to leverage Roth IRAs for substantial tax savings and financial growth, today announced the launch of its digital asset Roth IRA, supporting token warrants, TGE tokens, and publicly launched tokens, protecting future appreciation and sales from capital gains taxes. Getting early-stage token interests into the AnchorZero IRA allows founders to protect themselves from future capital gains taxation, unlocking billions in potential savings.

This strategy empowers token founders, employees, and investors to capitalize on tax-free compounding from the earliest stages of token creation. As the first platform to enable private tokens and interests in Roth IRAs, AnchorZero also pioneers support for onchain operations like staking and governance within American retirement accounts. Partnering with Anchorage Digital Bank, an OCC-regulated custodian, AnchorZero provides secure custody and innovative onchain capabilities, setting a new standard for integrating digital assets into retirement planning.

“AnchorZero’s Roth IRA is the only financial product enabling founders to optimize their tax strategy during the earliest stages of token creation,” said Sunil Abraham, co-founder and CEO of AnchorZero. “With this product, we’re empowering innovators to maximize wealth creation while focusing on building the future of digital assets.”

Until now, the only way to include tokens in an IRA was to wait until they were listed on a public exchange, by which time their value had often increased exponentially. AnchorZero’s solution is the first to support private, pre-launch tokens and derivatives, ensuring that founders can take advantage of the low-cost basis at token creation.

Customer demand for AnchorZero digital asset IRAs has been growing and is expected to accelerate, as AnchorZero anticipates token launches will multiply amidst a friendlier regulatory environment.

“AnchorZero is the kind of partner every founder wants when managing their financial strategies,” said Ken Li, Co-Founder of Eternis and former head of investments at Binance Labs. “Their team’s expertise and reliability gave me the confidence to trust them with my founder shares in a Roth IRA. As we explore potential new directions at Eternis, the prospect of using their digital asset Roth is very exciting.”

To illustrate the potential impact, consider Alice, a crypto founder launching a new token. At creation, before public trading, the token’s market cap is a modest $10,000. As a savvy tax strategist, Alice allocates a portion of the token supply to her Roth IRA. When she decides to sell, her token interest is worth $50 million, which is entirely tax-free. Had she chosen to forgo the IRA approach, Alice would have owed $18.5 million in capital gains taxes, leaving her with $31.5 million—a staggering difference of millions in tax savings.

AnchorZero’s solution allows investors to reinvest tax-free gains into new tokens, startups, and venture funds. Over time, the compounding benefits of the Roth IRA become even more pronounced. In Alice’s case, her IRA could grow to $815 million over 20 years, compared to $190 million without the tax advantages.

To learn more about AnchorZero please users can visit https://www.anchorzero.com/.

About AnchorZero

AnchorZero is a cutting-edge fintech company dedicated to democratizing advanced tax strategies, making them accessible to everyone. Founded with the vision of transforming the financial landscape for tech founders, AnchorZero simplifies the process of placing startup equity into Roth IRAs, offering significant tax savings and financial growth opportunities. Supported by prominent investors including Bain Capital Crypto, Spark Capital, and other notable firms, AnchorZero aims to level the playing field by providing tools and resources that were once exclusive to billionaires. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and customer success, AnchorZero continues to develop tax-focused products that empower founders and employees to achieve their financial goals. For more information, users can visit www.anchorzero.com.