Australian Crypto Accounts for SMSF Investors
Cointree offers dedicated accounts for an established Australian SMSF.
AUSTRAC Registered
Cointree is registered with AUSTRAC as a Virtual Asset Service Provider and committed to meeting Australian AML/CTF requirements and providing a transparent platform for crypto SMSF investing.
Top Tier Security
We take security seriously. Cointree uses encryption, two-factor authentication and operational security controls designed to help protect customer accounts and digital assets.
Trusted Exchange
Trusted by Australians since 2013, Cointree has helped thousands of digital asset investors - including SMSF trustees - confidently buy, sell, and manage digital assets in a compliant, secure environment.
Get Ahead
Australia is diversifying their SMSF portfolios with digital assets
Across Australia, self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees are increasingly looking to digital assets like bitcoin, Bullion Gold, and AUDF stablecoin as part of their long-term investment strategy. Crypto offers a powerful way to diversify portfolios, improve liquidity, and take advantage of a popular asset class, all while staying in control of your retirement wealth.
Secure and Compliant
The better way to manage your SMSF digital asset investment
Cointree is the trusted crypto exchange for SMSF investors in Australia. We help you set up your trading account, provide easy access to major digital assets, and offer tax reporting tools to ensure full compliance with industry regulators.
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- Low fees from just 0.5%
- Qualified SMSF specialists
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Send through your SMSF trust deed and relevant documentation with guided support from our team.
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Buy, sell, and manage your crypto SMSF portfolio across major digital assets instantly
- Choose from top-performing coins
- Track your portfolio in AUD
- Integrated with BGL Simple Fund 360
- Built for SMSF reporting
Made in Australia
SMSF Friendly
Cointree is an Australian crypto platform that suits the needs of SMSF trustees, with local support, real-time portfolio tracking, integrated reporting tools, and features that support SMSF administration and reporting.
Our SMSF Partners
Cointree has partnered with Accario to deliver seamless administration and audit solutions for SMSFs investing in digital assets. This partnership empowers trustees with expert support to stay compliant, reduce complexity, and streamline their SMSF operations.
Cointree has integrated with BGL’s award-winning Simple Fund 360 platform to simplify digital asset investing for SMSFs. This integration enables seamless data flow between platforms, reducing manual work and helping trustees manage their compliance, reporting, and portfolio tracking.
What is your fund's investment strategy?
**In Australia, every SMSF must have an explicit investment strategy that outlines the specific types of investments it can make. If you're planning to invest in digital assets as part of your fund, then your fund must ensure crypto is listed in the assets included in your SMSF. The strategy document outlines your plans for buying, trading and selling different investments to meet your retirement goals.**
As the ATO recommends that it's tailored to your specific circumstances, it can explain how digital assets fit within your portfolio and the role you expect it to play, such as diversification, liquidity, or generating outsized returns.
You must also regularly review your SMSF strategy and formulate any necessary changes, as the ATO states. We've designed our platform to quickly and easily give you an overview of your portfolio and current holdings to make this process as seamless as possible for you.
Frequently Asked SMSF Questions
At [Cointree](https://www.cointree.com/), we've helped guide tens of thousands of Australians through setting up their accounts, helping them get started in the world of blockchain technology, and answering any questions that arise. As a result, we're well aware of the most frequently asked questions regarding SMSFs, from setting up a Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF) account to super and tax laws.
Can you buy bitcoin in a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF)?
Yes, you can buy bitcoin as an investment for your SMSF account. As stated by the Australian Tax Office, you can invest in bitcoin as long as it's allowed under the funds trust deed, is in accordance with the fund's investment strategy, and complies with any regulations.
In Australia, SMSFs must ensure compliance with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act and Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is ultimately responsible for compliance.
Can you buy other cryptocurrencies with Self Managed Super Funds?
Yes, the same as bitcoin, the crypto asset class can be part of your fund's investment strategy. You can buy, sell and trade a range of digital assets on our exchange. Assets listed on our exchange include bitcoin, Ethereum and 280 plus other leading digital assets.
Digital Assets as part of retirement savings?
Now that the digital asset class is maturing and regulatory requirements are becoming clearer, many SMSFs have made an allocation to digital assets.
Investors commonly manage risk by controlling the size of their allocation to digital asset investments and are focused on ensuring compliance while also understanding the difference between crypto vs stock market.
As always, past performance does not guarantee future performance and you should always seek financial advice from a licensed Self Managed Super professional.
How can I custody my digital assets?
You can custody your assets on our platform with your free multi-coin wallet. With two factor authentication and our rigorous security protocols, you can keep the assets of your crypto SMSF secure while still making it easy to trade cryptocurrency. This is a popular method, as it streamlines the process for super funds to audit the crypto holdings in their SMSF account.
Alternatively, you can self-custody each crypto asset. This typically includes a secure hardware crypto wallet with a single or multiple vaults to store parts of all of your seed phrase. For more information, see our article on [Bitcoin Wallets Australia](https://www.cointree.com/learn/best-bitcoin-wallet-australia/). [](https://www.cointree.com/learn/best-bitcoin-wallet-australia/)