Bittrex review: score, licensing and risks
39/100SCORE · DCaution
Grade D, caution
Once one of the most respected US exchanges. Settled with regulators, filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and closed. Listed so anyone searching finds the outcome.
The facts
- FOUNDED
- 2014
- HEADQUARTERS
- United States
- CUSTODY
- Custodial.
- MiCA / EEA
- Not authorised across the EEA.
- US ACCESS
- No.
- PROOF OF RESERVES
- No standard proof of reserves publication.
- FEES
- Typical for a venue of its size. Confirm current pricing on its own site.
- ASSETS
- Varies
How the score breaks down
Each dimension is explained on the methodology page.
Where it is strong and where it is not
✓ Strengths
- Customers were able to withdraw through the bankruptcy process
✗ Weaknesses
- No longer operating
- Wound down in 2023 after regulatory settlement
Incident history
2023
Settled with US authorities, filed for bankruptcy and wound down. Customers were able to withdraw through the bankruptcy process.
Our read
Once one of the most respected US exchanges. Settled with regulators, filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and closed. Listed so anyone searching finds the outcome.
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