Our Methodology
Every platform is scored across six weighted categories. Custody & Security carries the heaviest weight because it's the question most platforms don't want you to ask.
Security & Custody
Key management architecture, single points of failure, custodian distribution, physical exposure risk, jurisdictional diversity
Ease of Use
Onboarding experience, interface quality, documentation, time to first transaction
Fees
All-in cost to buy, hold, and withdraw Bitcoin including hidden spreads
Features
IRA, lending, inheritance, dynasty trusts, DCA, Lightning, card rewards
Transparency
Proof of reserves, financial disclosures, audit history, open source status
Support
Response time, available channels, resolution quality, dedicated account management
No Sponsorships. No Affiliate Links.
Proof of Custody is funded independently. No platform can pay for a higher score. Our methodology is transparent, our data is verifiable, and our only incentive is protecting Bitcoin holders.