BitGo

BitGo began its journey in the early days of cryptocurrency with a clear mission: to bring institutional security to the digital asset space. By launching the first-ever multi-signature Bitcoin wallet, BitGo fundamentally changed how users could protect their crypto holdings. This groundbreaking technology allowed for a distributed key system, ensuring no single party had complete control—a principle that remains central to BitGo’s solutions today.

Over the years, BitGo expanded from wallet solutions to becoming a holistic crypto infrastructure platform. In 2018, it launched the BitGo Trust Company, offering regulated cold storage custody. By 2020, BitGo introduced BitGo Prime, enabling secure, integrated trading and lending directly from custody. The platform now features a wide array of services including wallet-as-a-service (WaaS), real-world asset tokenization, collateral management, and comprehensive developer APIs through its BitGo SDK.

BitGo serves a wide clientele ranging from hedge funds and family offices to retail trading platforms and crypto exchanges. Clients such as CoinMENA, KAST, and Bitstamp have praised the platform for its flexibility, regulatory compliance, and unmatched security. As a key custodian for Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), BitGo is also deeply involved in decentralized finance (DeFi).

Competitors of BitGo in the custody and institutional services space include:

• Fireblocks – Known for MPC-based key management and DeFi integration.
• Coinbase Prime – Offers trading and custody with institutional security.
• Copper – Focuses on secure asset transfer and custody for institutions.

BitGo provides numerous benefits and features that make it a leading solution in the institutional crypto infrastructure space:

• Battle-Tested Security: BitGo offers multi-signature wallets, self-custody options, and segregated accounts to eliminate single points of failure.
• Regulated Custody: Through BitGo Trust Company, clients can access qualified, regulated cold storage and $250M in insurance.
• Full-Spectrum Services: From DeFi access to prime brokerage and collateral management, BitGo provides all-in-one infrastructure.
• Enterprise Wallet Solutions: Offers hot, cold, and WaaS wallets with customizable access policies and real-time monitoring.
• Developer-Friendly Tools: Complete suite of APIs via BitGo SDK enables seamless platform integration for institutions.
• Token Lifecycle Management: Manage vesting, grants, and staking of tokenized assets from pre-mainnet through launch.

Getting started with BitGo is straightforward and designed for institutions, developers, and asset managers seeking secure and scalable crypto infrastructure:

• Create an Account: Visit BitGo and click on "Sign In" to create a secure institutional account.
• Contact Sales: For customized solutions, request a demo or contact BitGo's team to be connected with a dedicated account manager.
• Integration: Use BitGo’s SDK and REST APIs to integrate wallet services, custody, and trading into your existing platform.
• Choose Services: Select from hot wallets, cold storage, staking, token services, and more depending on your business needs.
• Set Permissions: Use policy-based controls, whitelisting, and user roles to manage access and security.
• Start Transacting: Begin moving, staking, or trading assets securely from your regulated BitGo environment.
• Ongoing Support: Access 24/7 global support, developer documentation, and security compliance assistance at every step.