Summary
iTrustCapital clients can now buy and sell physical platinum, gold, and silver 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA* for long-term retirement investing or a Premium Custody Account for everyday investing, alongside crypto, all from a single platform.
Platinum Is Now on iTrustCapital
iTrustCapital has expanded its precious metals offering to include platinum. Clients can now buy and sell physical platinum 24/7 alongside gold, silver, and crypto at real-time pricing, with no commissioned salespeople, no overpriced coins, and no ongoing monthly or annual fees. Clients can place platinum buy and sell orders through their online dashboard, 24/7.
What Is Platinum and Why Does It Matter to Investors?
Platinum is one of the rarest metals on Earth, rarer than gold, rarer than silver, and produced in such small quantities that everything ever mined in human history could fit inside a single room. Unlike gold, which is primarily driven by investment and jewelry demand, platinum has a dual identity: it's both a tangible store of value and an industrial metal deeply embedded in automotive, medical, technology, and clean energy applications.
Only around 190 tonnes are mined globally each year, a fraction of gold's annual output. Supply is concentrated in a handful of countries and can't simply be scaled up to meet demand. That scarcity, combined with real-world industrial utility, is what gives platinum its long-term investment case.
What Makes Platinum Different From Gold and Silver?
Platinum, gold, and silver are all precious metals, but they behave very differently as investments.
Platinum is rarer. Only around 190 tonnes are mined annually compared to roughly 3,000 tonnes of gold and 25,000 tonnes of silver. Supply is geographically concentrated and structurally constrained in a way that gold and silver are not.
Platinum is industrially embedded. About 40% of platinum demand comes from automotive catalytic converters. Add hydrogen fuel cells, cancer-fighting chemotherapy drugs, medical implants, and electronics, and you have a metal with a demand floor backed by industries that aren't going anywhere.
Platinum moves differently. Because its price is influenced heavily by industrial and automotive cycles, platinum historically doesn't always follow the same patterns as gold or the broader market. For investors already holding gold and silver, that makes platinum a genuine diversifier.
How Platinum Works on iTrustCapital
Buying and selling platinum on iTrustCapital works exactly the same as gold and silver, simple and available around the clock.
Every platinum position is backed by physical metal, not a security, derivative, or ETF. Platinum is sourced by Kitco and stored as large bullion bars at the Royal Canadian Mint. Clients own their ounces 1:1 as allocated portions of those bars; the metal is not kept in a separate individual vault. Transactions and ownership are ledgered on the blockchain through DirectReserve™.
What Does It Cost to Buy Platinum on iTrustCapital?
This is where iTrustCapital is built differently from most precious metals platforms. There are no setup fees, no annual maintenance costs, and no exit fees. iTrustCapital does not charge a storage fee while platinum remains in your account on the platform. You pay a fee over spot at the time of purchase or sale, and you'll always see exactly what you're paying before you execute.
To learn more about fees on Platinum, click here to learn more.
How iTrustCapital Is Different From Other Precious Metals IRAs
Most precious metals IRA companies you see advertised on TV or offering free gold kits rely on commissioned salespeople who use fear and pressure tactics to close deals. They push overpriced limited-mintage coins with inflated premiums, pile on fees, and make it nearly impossible to sell when you're ready. By the time you realize what you paid, it's already eaten into your returns.
iTrustCapital was built to be the opposite of that. No commissioned salesman, no marked-up coins, no absurd fees. Clients can view pricing and place buy or sell orders through the dashboard, 24/7.
Two Ways to Invest in Platinum on iTrustCapital
Self-Directed IRA Buy and sell platinum inside a tax-advantaged retirement account alongside gold, silver, and crypto. Gains are tax-deferred in a Traditional IRA or tax-free in a Roth IRA, an advantage for long-term investors focused on retirement savings.
Premium Custody Account Buy and sell platinum for everyday investing without the retirement account structure. Same 24/7 access, same real-time spot pricing with no maximum contribution limits.
Both accounts give you access to gold, silver, platinum, and crypto in one place.
How to Get Started With Platinum on iTrustCapital
- Open and fund your iTrustCapital IRA or Premium Custody Account
- Navigate to the precious metals section and select platinum
- Execute your purchase at current market prices
Click here to get started and open an account today!
*Some taxes may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I Buy Platinum on iTrustCapital?
Yes. Clients can buy and sell physical platinum 24/7 within a self-directed IRA or Premium Custody Account, alongside gold, silver, and crypto on the iTrustCapital platform.
Is the Platinum on iTrustCapital Physical Metal?
Yes. Platinum is sourced by Kitco and stored at the Royal Canadian Mint as part of larger bullion bars. Clients own their ounces 1:1 on an allocated basis, though the metal is not stored in a separate individual vault. You are not buying an ETF, derivative, or financial contract.
What Are the Fees for Buying Platinum on iTrustCapital?
There are no setup fees, no annual maintenance costs, and no exit fees. iTrustCapital does not charge a storage fee while platinum remains in your account on the platform. A transaction fee over spot applies at the time of purchase or sale, and you'll always see exactly what you're paying before you execute.
Can I Hold Platinum in an IRA?
Yes. iTrustCapital offers a self-directed precious metals IRA that allows investors to hold IRS-approved physical platinum within a tax-advantaged structure. Gains are tax-deferred in a Traditional IRA or tax-free in a Roth IRA.
How Do I Sell My Platinum on iTrustCapital?
You can place an order to sell platinum through your iTrustCapital dashboard, 24/7. The price is shown before you confirm the order.
Can I Take Physical Delivery of Platinum?
When it's time for a distribution, you can sell your platinum through your iTrustCapital dashboard or create a settlement account with Kitco. A Kitco settlement account lets you convert metals recorded through DirectReserve™ to metals on Kitco's platform for physical shipment. If the platinum is held in an IRA, review the applicable distribution and tax rules before requesting shipment.
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