Crypto Custody

This list features the top crypto custody services for instititions.

Coinbase Coinbase 5.0 Coinbase Prime Custody provides institutional-grade digital asset storage through Coinbase Vault, integrating cold storage, physical security, and strict process controls. Regulated as a fiduciary under New York banking law, it supports over 420 assets, offers staking for additional yield, and enables governance participation without moving assets from cold storage. Features include SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits, multi-user accounts, and a $500,000 minimum balance requirement.
Fidelity Fidelity 5.0 Fidelity Crypto® lets U.S. investors buy, sell, transfer, and hold major cryptocurrencies (such as Bitcoin and Ethereum) alongside their traditional investments, all in one account. It offers options to include crypto in tax-advantaged retirement accounts (IRAs) and allows investments through crypto-related ETPs and ETFs for indirect exposure. The service is built by Fidelity Digital Assets®, bringing institutional-grade custody, security controls, and educational resources to help users make informed decisions with digital assets.
Kraken Kraken 5.0 Kraken Custody is a qualified, regulated digital asset custody solution designed specifically for institutional clients. Operated by Kraken Financial (a state-chartered bank in Wyoming), it provides secure, segregated custody of crypto assets, with advanced security measures such as MPC (multi-party computation) and HSM (hardware security modules). The service is tightly integrated with Kraken’s institutional product suite—letting clients trade, stake, transfer, or finance assets directly from custody, while preserving strong governance, auditability, and regulatory compliance.