Hot Wallets Built for Institutions

Self-custody crypto hot wallets backed by multi-signature security and enterprise policy controls.

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WalletConnect is now available with BitGo hot wallets

BitGo customers often keep a portion of their digital assets in crypto hot wallets to handle transfers, staking, and DeFi with greater speed and flexibility.

Key Management

Self-custody
hot wallets

With self-custody crypto hot wallets, you maintain the Client Key and the Backup Key, while BitGo keeps the Platform Key.

To start a transaction, use your User Key. BitGo will only countersign if the transaction meets the policies you've set.

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Self-custody hot wallets

Crypto hot wallets designed for your business

Optimize for liquidity without sacrificing safety in the process.

Transfer assets with confidence

Keep some assets liquid so you can capitalize on market opportunities or handle time-sensitive transactions.
Take control of your security

Set up wallet policies to limit who can initiate or approve transactions, how much can be sent, and where the assets can go.
Maintain liquidity across your operations

Keep digital assets readily accessible within a crypto hot wallet environment to support ongoing operational needs.
Integrate with your existing infrastructure

Connect crypto hot wallets to your payment systems, exchanges, and treasury workflows through flexible APIs and a unified platform experience.

9.3M+ Wallets Created
1700+ Assets Supported
$3T Lifetime Transactions

Transfer assets
with confidence

Keep some digital assets liquid so you can capitalize on market opportunities or handle time-sensitive transactions.

Trading

Take control of
your security

Define wallet policies to control who can initiate or approve transactions, set transfer limits, and restrict destination addresses.

Policies

Build a holistic wallets solution

Pair self-custody hot, cold, and custody wallets to keep some assets liquid for access to DeFi and staking, or keep some assets secure in qualified custody.

Self-Custody

Backup key storage
Store your backup key with a third-party to support recovery and redundancy.
UI Access
View or transfer digital assets directly via the BitGo app.
API Access
Access and manage self-custody hot wallets programmatically.
Whitelisting
Pre-approve the addresses where assets can be sent for crypto hot wallet transactions.
Velocity Controls
Cap how much can be moved in a given timeframe to reduce risk.
User Management
Set roles and permissions on an individual level.

FAQs

How does BitGo prevent a single compromised credential or system from draining funds?

Crypto hot wallets at BitGo use multi-signature security and policy enforcement to require multiple approvals before transactions are executed. This reduces reliance on any single credential or system and limits the risk of unauthorized fund movement.

What policy controls (approvals, limits, whitelisting) can we enforce to match our internal governance?

BitGo enables granular policy controls across crypto hot wallets, including multi-user approvals, transaction limits, and address whitelisting. These controls allow institutions to align wallet activity with internal governance and risk management frameworks.

How do we monitor and respond to suspicious transactions in real time?

Crypto hot wallets provide real-time visibility into transactions, supported by monitoring tools and policy enforcement. Institutions can review activity, enforce controls, and respond quickly to potential risks.

What is the blast radius if a hot wallet is compromised, and how is that risk contained?

Hot wallet crypto risk is mitigated through policy controls, transaction limits, and segmentation of assets. By limiting exposure within any single wallet and enforcing controls, institutions can contain potential impact and protect broader holdings.

How easily can hot wallets integrate into our existing payment, treasury, or exchange infrastructure?

Crypto hot wallets integrate with existing systems through APIs and platform interfaces, enabling seamless connectivity with payment flows, treasury operations, and exchange activity. This supports efficient, end-to-end digital asset management.

Self-custody hot wallets are provided through our BitGo Inc. entity. Learn more.