Cryptocurrency brokerage platforms
Broker Review
Gemini
Gemini entered the market in 2014 under Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Its role in the U.S. retail landscape is distinctive: it was founded by the Winklevoss twins and operates a regulated exchange and custody business. That positioning determines which customers, instruments and account structures the service is designed to support. The company is privately held or not separately listed, so no public market capitalization is available.
Strengths
- Was founded by the Winklevoss twins and operates a regulated exchange and custody business
Drawbacks
- At Gemini, asset availability, custody structure, spreads and legal protections differ by state and do not match ordinary securities-account rules
Profile
What you can trade
Cryptocurrency spot trading, custody, staking for supported assets and institutional services; its product list is narrower than the largest global exchanges.
Account types
Individual crypto account; institutional, business, custody or retirement access is available only through selected entities and is not equivalent to a SIPC brokerage account. The registration structure reflects the fact that the service was founded by the Winklevoss twins and operates a regulated exchange and custody business.
Platform
Gemini provides web and mobile account access; desktop software, APIs and third-party integrations are available only where specifically supported. The resulting workflow is tailored to a business that was founded by the Winklevoss twins and operates a regulated exchange and custody business.
Who it suits
Best suited to Gemini customers whose principal requirement is the capability described in this profile, rather than investors choosing a broker only because of a zero-commission headline.
Where it is offered
Gemini has a state-dependent U.S. footprint because virtual-currency, money-transmission and product approvals are not uniform. Customers in New York and other restrictive jurisdictions may see fewer assets or features.
Regulation and sources
Official website: https://gemini.com/ Regulatory status should be verified through FINRA BrokerCheck, SEC/IAPD, NFA BASIC, state regulators or applicable alternative-asset disclosures. Last verified: 2026-08-11.