What is Institutional Grade?
Institutional grade refers to crypto products and services that meet the stringent requirements of professional investors, hedge funds, and regulated financial institutions for security, compliance, and operational reliability.
Key Requirements
- Security: SOC 2 compliance, regular audits, insurance coverage
- Compliance: KYC/AML procedures, regulatory licenses
- Custody: Qualified custodian status, segregated accounts
- Reporting: Tax reporting, audit trails, real-time monitoring
- SLAs: Uptime guarantees, dedicated support
Examples
Coinbase Prime, Fireblocks, Anchorage Digital, BitGo Trust