BitGo: The Digital Asset Infrastructure Company
Complete guide to the world's leading institutional crypto custodian. Multi-signature security, Go Network settlement, and prime brokerage services.
bitgo.comWhat is BitGo?
BitGo is the world's leading digital asset infrastructure company, providing institutional-grade custody, wallet, and financial services for cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2013 by Mike Belshe and Ben Davenport in Palo Alto, California, BitGo pioneered the commercial use of multi-signature wallet technology that has become the industry standard for securing digital assets.
As a federally chartered national trust bank (approved by the OCC), BitGo provides regulated qualified custody services trusted by over 1,500 institutional clients globally, including major cryptocurrency exchanges, hedge funds, ETF issuers, and corporate treasuries. The platform processes approximately 20% of all on-chain Bitcoin transactions by value.
With over $104 billion in assets on its platform and more than 9.3 million wallets created, BitGo has established itself as the "AWS of digital assets" - providing essential infrastructure that powers the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Key Features & Capabilities
Multi-Signature Security
Industry-pioneering 2-of-3 multi-sig technology eliminates single points of failure and enables secure recovery.
Federally Regulated
OCC-approved national trust bank with SOC 2 Type 2 certification. Trusted by institutions globally.
$250M Insurance
Comprehensive insurance coverage protects assets in qualified custody against theft and security breaches.
Go Network Settlement
Instant off-exchange settlement with major exchanges. Trade without pre-funding while assets stay in cold storage.
Prime Brokerage
Institutional trading, financing, and lending services. Access 250+ crypto pairs with competitive pricing.
Staking Services
Award-winning staking provider (2025 Staking Provider of the Year). Earn yield on PoS assets securely.
Multi-Signature Security (2-of-3)
BitGo pioneered multi-signature wallets in 2013. Transactions require 2 of 3 keys, eliminating single points of failure.
Even if one key is compromised, funds remain secure. The 2-of-3 threshold ensures both security and recoverability.
Custody Solutions Comparison
Qualified Custody
- BitGo holds all 3 keys
- Regulated trust company
- $250M insurance coverage
- SOC 2 Type 2 audited
Self-Custody Hot
- Client holds 2 keys
- BitGo co-signs
- Policy-based approvals
- Instant transactions
Self-Custody Cold
- Keys never online
- Air-gapped signing
- Maximum security
- Compliance friendly
Go Network: Off-Exchange Settlement
Trade on major exchanges without pre-funding. Assets stay in cold storage while you execute trades.
Products & Services
Qualified Custody
Institutional-grade custody with regulatory compliance
- OCC-regulated trust
- $250M insurance
- Cold storage
- Segregated accounts
Wallet-as-a-Service
White-label wallet infrastructure for businesses
- API & SDK access
- 700+ tokens
- Policy engine
- Custom branding
Prime Trading
Institutional crypto trading with best execution
- 250+ trading pairs
- TWAP/VWAP algos
- 24/7 execution
- API & UI access
Go Network
Off-exchange settlement infrastructure
- Instant settlement
- DVP support
- Major exchanges
- No counterparty risk
Financing
Crypto-backed lending and borrowing
- Collateral management
- Competitive rates
- Flexible terms
- OTC desk
Staking
Secure staking for proof-of-stake assets
- ETH, SOL, DOT+
- Non-custodial
- Competitive yields
- Auto-compounding
Company Milestones
Mike Belshe & Ben Davenport launch BitGo in Palo Alto
First commercial multi-signature wallet for Bitcoin
BitGo Trust Company established in South Dakota
Launch of institutional trading & lending
Surpasses $64B in assets under custody
Becomes federally chartered national trust bank
HTX, KuCoin, Gate.io join settlement network
Public listing under ticker BTGO
Supported Digital Assets
BitGo supports 700+ coins and tokens across multiple blockchains
Who Uses BitGo?
Leadership
Mike Belshe
Co-Founder & CEO
Mike Belshe is an entrepreneur with deep expertise in secure systems and distributed computing. Before founding BitGo, he worked at HP, Netscape, and Microsoft, and played a key role in developing Google Chrome as an engineering lead.
His browser security background gave him unique insights into cryptographic systems, leading him to discover Bitcoin in 2012 and launch BitGo in 2013 with the first commercial multi-signature wallet.
Security & Compliance
Security Technology
- Multi-signature (2-of-3) wallet architecture
- HSM (Hardware Security Module) protection
- Air-gapped cold storage for keys
- Configurable policy engine (whitelists, velocity limits)
Regulatory Compliance
- OCC-chartered national trust bank
- SOC 2 Type 2 certified
- AML/KYC compliant processes
- Multiple global regulated entities
$250 Million Insurance Coverage
Industry-Leading Protection
BitGo's qualified custody wallets are protected by up to $250 million in insurance coverage through Lloyd's of London, covering theft from hacking, insider attacks, and private key compromise. Assets are held in bankruptcy-remote structures for additional protection.
Conclusion
BitGo has established itself as the backbone of institutional cryptocurrency infrastructure over the past decade. From pioneering multi-signature technology in 2013 to becoming a federally regulated national trust bank, BitGo consistently leads in innovation while maintaining the highest security standards.
Whether you're a hedge fund seeking qualified custody, an exchange needing wallet infrastructure, or a trading firm requiring off-exchange settlement through Go Network, BitGo provides enterprise-grade solutions backed by $250M in insurance and regulatory compliance.
With its 2026 NYSE IPO under ticker BTGO, BitGo enters a new chapter as a publicly traded company, further cementing its position as the "AWS of digital assets" and the preferred infrastructure partner for institutions navigating the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
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