Cryptocurrency brokerage platforms
Broker Review
Uphold
Uphold traces its current offering to 2014 and Halsey Minor. Unlike a generic brokerage description, its defining characteristic is that it supports trading, custody and conversion across crypto, stablecoins and national currencies. The business combines execution or portfolio access with the account servicing described in this profile. The company is privately held or not separately listed, so no public market capitalization is available.
Strengths
- Supports trading, custody and conversion across crypto, stablecoins and national currencies
Drawbacks
- At Uphold, asset availability, custody structure, spreads and legal protections differ by state and do not match ordinary securities-account rules
Profile
What you can trade
Uphold supports bitcoin, ether and its own approved digital-asset list. Transfers, staking, stablecoins, custody and advanced order types depend on the relevant state license and operating entity.
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 supports trading, custody and conversion across crypto, stablecoins and national currencies.
Platform
Uphold 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 supports trading, custody and conversion across crypto, stablecoins and national currencies.
Who it suits
Best suited to Uphold 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
Uphold 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://uphold.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.