topic We used IRA funds to buy silver, then transferred to crypto. But we took a $10K loss. Are these deductible losses? in Retirement tax questions

We used IRA funds to buy silver, then transferred to crypto. But we took a $10K loss. Are these deductible losses?

annieofromga — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:41:43 GMT

ee-ea — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 02:09:42 GMT

If the transactions were within the IRA the answer is no.

Opus 17 — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 02:58:13 GMT

Did you withdraw money from the IRA or do these thing inside the IRA?

If outside the IRA, what do you mean by a loss. Has the loss been realized (cashed out) or is it only a potential loss at this point?