Glossary

Financial lingo isn’t the easiest to understand. To help, we have provided this glossary of common terms found throughout our site.

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C

Cold Wallet

also known as offline storage or cold storage, is a cryptocurrency wallet that is never connected to the internet.

Crypto IRA

Also known as a Bitcoin IRA—lets you buy cryptocurrencies in your tax-advantaged retirement account.

Crypto Roth IRA

Sometimes called a Bitcoin Roth IRA, this is a self-directed IRA that lets you buy actual cryptocurrency.

H

Hot Wallet

is a cryptocurrency wallet that is always connected to the internet or another connected device.

S

Stablecoin

A type of cryptocurrency pegging its value to a real-world asset, such as U.S. dollars or gold.