Direct investment and integration for institutions

Institutional-grade liquidity, execution, security and workflow management.

Established in 2013, Independent Reserve is Singapore’s first licensed cryptocurrency exchange.

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Singapore’s leading safeguarding and execution solution for digital assets

Independent Reserve is the first digital asset exchange licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). We hold a Major Payment Institution License for providing Digital Payment Token Services under the Payment Services Act 2019.

We maintain strong corporate governance and risk management controls. Our board of directors and team bring decades of experience in regulation, traditional finance, risk management and IT security. Learn how we keep your assets safe.

Made for institutions

OTC desk

White-glove and discreet service, fast execution and settlement times. Access deep global liquidity for trades from $50,000 to $10MM+.

Audited and compliant

Licensed in Singapore.

Financial audits, end-to-end risk frameworks and robust governance.

Integration

API access and Fireblocks integration.

Dedicated support

Your relationship manager will help you securely manage your digital assets.

Protecting your assets is our top priority

No commingling of customer funds: we keep client assets completely separate from our own.

1:1 reserves

We maintain a full 1:1 reserve of all client fiat and digital assets.

We hold the vast majority of digital assets in secure offline cold storage protected in underground vaults with maximum security.

Audited and licensed

We are the first crypto exchange to be licensed by MAS.

Our books are balanced and we carry no debt on our balance sheet. We engage external auditors to verify our holdings with annual audits of our financial statements. This includes verification of all fiat and crypto balances held in custody on behalf of clients.

Segregated funds

We do not commingle customer funds. We maintain complete segregation of all client assets to ensure that when you need to make a withdrawal, you can.

We keep your assets safe. That is our promise.

Single purpose asset utilisation

We do not engage in any lending, borrowing or rehypothecation of assets (i.e. pledging assets as collateral for debt). Your assets are used solely for the purpose of enabling you to transact on our platform.

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Licensed under the Payment Services Act (Singapore). License No: PS20200517

Singapore’s first licensed crypto exchange for all investors

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Features to support your needs

Maximum security

We hold the vast majority of digital assets in secure offline cold storage, protected in underground vaults located in Australia. We have strict security protocols and are ISO 27001 certified.

Fireblocks integration

Institutional-grade auditable workflow management, to securely move your assets between exchanges and wallets.

Reliable Banking

Your fiat funds are safeguarded with DBS. Enjoy SGD deposits and withdrawals in seconds via FAST/MEPS and USD deposits via SWIFT.

Reporting

We provide exports of all your trade and transaction records to facilitate easy tracking and reporting.

How to invest in crypto as an institution?

1. Book a call
Speak to a relationship manager.
2. Onboarding
We’ll guide you through every step of the onboarding process.
3. Start
Invest, store, sell, or integrate.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I register for an account?

You can create a company account here.

Here’s the list of documents required for onboarding a company account.

Please be assured that our relationship managers will be supporting you at every stage of the onboarding process.

How long does the corporate onboarding process take?

With complete and accurate documentation, accounts can be verified within 24 to 48 hours.

How do you keep your client’s assets safe?

Providing a trusted and secure platform is our number one priority. We have always taken a risk-averse approach to managing our business and client assets. We pride ourselves on doing things the right way and holding ourselves to the highest standards. We keep your assets safe in the following way:

No commingling of client assets.
We hold 1:1 reserves of all client assets.
The vast majority of crypto is held in offline cold storage vaults located in Australia.
Our books are balanced, and there is no debt on our balance sheet.
We engage external auditors to undertake an annual audit of our financial statements. The audit includes verification of all client asset holdings – both fiat and crypto.

These practices have led to Independent Reserve becoming the first digital currency exchange licensed in Singapore.

You can learn more about our platform’s security here.

Who is Independent Reserve?

Independent Reserve is Singapore’s trusted crypto exchange. Established in 2013, we are one of the longest-running crypto exchanges in the world and the first digital assets exchange licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Independent Reserve adheres to strong corporate governance and risk management controls. Our board of directors, advisers and management team bring decades of experience in regulation, traditional finance, risk management and IT security. Learn more about Independent Reserve.

What are your fees?

We have some of the most competitive fees in the market. Our trading fees start at 0.5% and can go as low as 0.02% based on your 30-day trading volume.

For OTC, we provide all-inclusive quotes with no hidden charges. Please contact our OTC desk for more information.

To view the complete list of deposit, withdrawal, trading fees, and volume discounts, visit our fees page.

What fiat currencies do you support?

We support Singapore dollars (SGD) and US dollars (USD).

How does the OTC desk work?

Our OTC service is open to individuals or corporates looking to buy, sell or trade a large amount of digital assets. Our minimum order size is $50,000. However, we do offer some flexibility for smaller market cap assets.

We offer a discreet service, tight pricing, and fast transaction and settlement times. Please contact our OTC desk for more information.

How long does settlement take?

You can access our order book for 24/7 instant settlements.

OTC orders are usually settled within a few hours when placed during business hours. For certain deals, we may need up to one business day. If you have specific requirements for settlement, we are happy to work with you to meet your needs.