Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell

Chris Kline: Running Out of Time - Bitcoin and the Fight to Retire With Dignity

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Feb 19, 2026
Chris Kline, co-founder of Bitcoin IRA and crypto retirement entrepreneur, discusses America’s retirement shortfall and why putting spot Bitcoin in tax-advantaged accounts matters. He explores surprising demographics moving Bitcoin into IRAs. Short, punchy takes cover market cycles, price dynamics, custody models, and what could drive Bitcoin higher soon.
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ANECDOTE

Graduating Into The 2007 Crash

  • Chris recounts graduating into the 2007 crash after following the 'do well in school' rules.
  • That experience shaped his skepticism of traditional financial promises and led him toward alternatives.
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Built The Business From A Motel

  • Chris moved to Los Angeles with $3,000 and lived in a motel for a year while building the business.
  • He met his future partners serendipitously and built the company from that motel-room hustle.
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The Orange Pill Moment And Launch

  • Chris's orange-pill moment came reading the Bitcoin white paper and understanding fixed supply.
  • They launched Bitcoin IRA in 2016 after building custody, OTC, and qualified custodian infrastructure.
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