← Back to calculator

Can I Retire on Bitcoin?

Yes — in theory. But the real question is whether your Bitcoin strategy can support future spending without depending on unrealistic assumptions.

What retiring on Bitcoin actually means

It means building a plan for accumulation, withdrawals or borrowing, tax impact, inflation-adjusted spending, and bad-year survival.

The 5 questions that decide whether the plan works

  1. How much Bitcoin do you have now?
  2. How much do you need to spend each year?
  3. When do you want to retire?
  4. What assumptions are you making about Bitcoin growth?
  5. Will you sell Bitcoin or borrow against it?

Biggest risks

  • Volatility
  • Inflation
  • Taxes
  • Sequence risk
  • Leverage risk

Check your plan

Use the calculator to compare conservative, base-case, and aggressive assumptions, then review cash flow, debt, and ending portfolio value.

Check My Plan With the Calculator

Related guides

Want a version you can revisit later?

Download your Bitcoin retirement scenario as a PDF and compare your assumptions over time.

Get My Retirement Plan PDF