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How Aussies Are Quietly Turning Bitcoin & Ethereum Into a Retirement Game-Changer

October 17, 20252 min read

Imagine your everyday super fund, then overlay the freedom of choosing exactly where your retirement money goes, even into crypto.

That’s exactly what’s happening down under.

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SMSFs: Your Crypto-Friendly Super Option

Australian rules make it tough to add Bitcoin or Ethereum directly into large super funds. But with a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), you control the decisions. Follow the rules, maintain an investment strategy, document ownership, and keep fund assets separate from personal ones, and you can legally hold crypto in your super.

Crypto in SMSFs isn’t fringe anymore. Holdings jumped from AU$240 million in 2020 to more than AU$1 billion by the end of 2023. Most trustees now allocate between 4% and 10% of their funds to Bitcoin or Ethereum. This isn’t hype, it’s a measured shift.

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The Growing Infrastructure To Support It

To make this easier, platforms like Coinbase and OKX are building SMSF-friendly tools in Australia. They simplify custody, reporting, and compliance so your crypto journey stays clear of paperwork headaches or audit issues.

Why It Matters

  • Comfort and Control: You decide what goes into your super and how much risk to take.

  • Diversification: Crypto moves differently from shares or property, helping balance your portfolio.

  • For Younger Aussies: If you’re in your 20s or 30s, crypto isn’t a novelty, it’s a generational opportunity to grow wealth.

Bottom Line

Crypto still makes up less than 0.2% of all SMSF holdings, but growth tells the story. Australians aren’t watching from the sidelines, they’re weaving digital assets into long-term plans.

If you’re wondering whether Bitcoin or Ethereum can fit safely inside your retirement fund, this wave deserves your attention.

Want to explore what that could look like for your SMSF? We’re here to make it simple, strategic, and secure.

— Team Digi-Secure

Ready to take the next step?

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Whether you have questions, need help navigating the crypto space, or want clarity on your next move, let’s chat.

Book a free 30-minute call with Dee for personalised insights designed around your goals and where you want to go.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed professional before making any financial decisions.

Dee Skillicorn is the Founder of Digi-Secure. She has an extensive background of 30 years+ in business, finance, system analysis and implementation. With a keen eye for what “works” and an obsessive passion for the digital space, Dee has been able to achieve extraordinary success for herself, and her Mining and Construction community and now has clients across the globe, through the application of cutting-edge digital asset strategies.

Dee Skillicorn

Dee Skillicorn is the Founder of Digi-Secure. She has an extensive background of 30 years+ in business, finance, system analysis and implementation. With a keen eye for what “works” and an obsessive passion for the digital space, Dee has been able to achieve extraordinary success for herself, and her Mining and Construction community and now has clients across the globe, through the application of cutting-edge digital asset strategies.

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