Quick Breakdown
- •Public acquires Alto’s CryptoIRA business, enabling crypto trading in tax-advantaged IRAs.
- •Existing customers remain on Alto’s platform until integration, ensuring a seamless transition.
- •The move expands Public’s crypto offerings and strengthens its position in retirement investing.
Public, the platform focused on long-term investing, has acquired the CryptoIRA business from Alto, a leading self-directed IRA platform. The integration will bring Alto’s CryptoIRA offerings into Public’s platform in early 2026, allowing members to trade cryptocurrencies within their IRAs. Until the migration is complete, customers will continue using Alto’s platform to manage their accounts.
The acquisition highlights the rising demand for cryptocurrency in retail, driven by more institutional interest and clearer regulations. Public has been broadening its crypto options, adding more coins and API trading access. With the launch of CryptoIRAs, Public is now one of the few platforms offering tax-advantaged crypto trading for retirement accounts.
Today, we’re excited to announce that we’ve acquired Alto’s CryptoIRA business—expanding how investors can build long-term wealth on Public. pic.twitter.com/53l3dVnoO0
— Public (@public) November 13, 2025
Enhancing Crypto Access for Retirement Investors
Leif Abraham, co-CEO and co-founder of Public, stated, "Public is now one of the only platforms where customers can trade crypto in their IRAs. Alto’s CryptoIRA product allows us to offer sophisticated tools for building long-term wealth." A crypto IRA allows investors to trade digital assets without immediate tax consequences, with earnings growing tax-deferred or tax-free.
Eric Satz, CEO of Alto, commented:
"We selected Public as a partner because they understand the unique needs of sophisticated crypto investors. We will continue serving as custodian while Public delivers a best-in-class trading experience."
The deal marks Alto’s first enterprise partnership under its Custodial Infrastructure as a Service (CaaS) model, reflecting the demand for scalable and secure infrastructure to support private market investment platforms.
Seamless Integration for Users
Existing Alto CryptoIRA customers will not experience immediate changes. Once the integration is complete, members will access their crypto IRAs through Public, gaining the ability to invest across Public’s full range of asset classes, including equities, ETFs, and private market opportunities. The acquisition strengthens Public’s position in the growing retirement crypto segment and underscores broader adoption of digital assets in tax-advantaged investment accounts.
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