Bittrex Global Review

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Updated: Apr 3, 2022

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Updated: Apr 1, 2022

Bittrex was founded in 2014 by three cybersecurity engineers and has offices in the USA and Liechtenstein. The crypto exchange has two platforms called Bittrex and Bittrex Global which are available to customers in the USA and internationally.

They market themselves as a security-first platform with "lightning fast trades, dependable digital wallets and industry-leading security."

Some Stats:

• Founded in 2014
• Has offices in the USA and Liechtenstein
• 300+ employees according to LinkedIn
• Founded by 3 cybersecurity engineers

Bittrex vs. Bittrex Global

Bittrex is for US customers only and offers its own selection of cryptocurrencies. Bittrex Global is for international customers that live outside of the USA.

Platform & Features

Updated: Apr 1 2022

List of Features:

• iOS, Android and Web app
• 300+ Cryptocurrencies
• Advanced Trading
• Instant Buy and Sell
• Leveraged Tokens
• Tokenized Stocks
• Staking
• Referral Program

1. iOS, Android and Web App

2. Advanced Trading

• Various Order Types: Market / Limit / Stop Limit / Trailing / OCO / Ladder Limit
• Customizable Dashboard (edit chart preferences, layout, keyboard shortcuts, and more) 
• Dark theme / light theme

3. Instant Buy and Sell

4. Leveraged Tokens

5. Tokenized Stocks

6. Staking

• Earn up to 5.50% in ADA rewards
• Just a minimum of 1 ADA required
• Paid out monthly
• Flexible - withdraw funds anytime

7. Referral Program

8. Other Features

• API Keys
• Website Status

Security

Updated: Apr 1, 2022

Company Security Features

• Never been hacked (founded in 2014)
• Founded by three cybersecurity engineers
• Holds crypto in cold storage
• Cold storage is insured up to $300 million
• KYC required (must prove identity to sign up)

User Security Features

• 2-Factor Authentication
  • Withdrawal Whitelisting
  • View login history fo suspicious activity (IP addresses, devices, times, etc)
  • Optional Email Notifications
  • Add/Remove Trusted Devices
  • Create An IP Whitelist
  • View website status in real-time

Can You Trust Them?

Yes, Bittrex is considered a safe cryptocurrency exchange. They have 2FA, store crypto in cold storage, a $300M in insurance policy, and have never had any hacks. They've also been around since 2014 which is pretty long for the crypto industry.

⚠️ Although this platform is safe, over 50% of platforms we tested have had hacks or incidents in the past. We strongly recommend storing and protecting your crypto on a non-custodial wallet where you own the private keys. Preferably, a reputable hardware wallet like the Ledger Nano X.

Customer Support

Updated: Apr 1, 2022

Bittrex offers tutorials and an extensive help desk to answer frequently asked questions for customers. They also have a 24/7 live chat support if you want to talk to someone in person - however this has many negative reviews online.

In my experience of using Bittrex since 2017, I've never even had to test their support because the platform has always worked for me. However, many reviews and comments online claim the support is extremely slow and often non-responsive.