Uphold Exchange — Trade confidently

A unified exchange combining quick execution, multi-asset liquidity, and transparent pricing — for retail and institutional traders. Trade cryptocurrencies, fiat pairs, and precious metals with a single balance and a clear fee model.

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Latest version
Exchange v3.4 (example)
24h volume: $82.3M

Spot trading

Low-latency market and limit orders with instant confirmations.

Fiat gateways

Deposit and withdraw in multiple fiat currencies with transparent rails.

Any-to-any

Direct conversions across assets without juggling multiple order books.

Exchange features & capabilities

Uphold Exchange is built to serve day-traders, long-term holders, and corporate flows. It blends on-chain settlement for crypto with fast fiat rails and an institutional-grade order engine. Below are key capabilities that set the exchange apart.

Order types & execution

Market orders — immediate execution at the best available price for rapid fills.
Limit orders — set price, wait for fills, partial fills supported.
Stop / stop-limit — protective orders for risk control and automatic triggers.

Liquidity & pricing

Uphold aggregates internal liquidity and external partners to provide tight spreads and depth. Pricing is displayed transparently with a clear breakdown of spread, fees, and network costs at the time of a trade.

Fees & settlement

Fees are competitive and tiered by volume. Settlement for crypto occurs on-chain (subject to network confirmations) while fiat rails follow bank settlement timelines. Volume-based fee discounts and OTC solutions are available for high-volume clients.

How trading works (simple flow)

  1. Fund your account: deposit fiat via bank transfer or deposit crypto to your wallet address.
  2. Select pair: pick the market pair you want (e.g., BTC/USD).
  3. Choose order type: market for immediate execution, limit for a target price.
  4. Review fees & slippage: the platform shows an estimated fee and expected fill price.
  5. Confirm & monitor: submit order and track fills in the Orders panel — withdraw settled funds when needed.

What traders say

“Uphold’s fiat rails are fast and fees are transparent — great for moving between fiat and crypto.” — Lena H.
“API access made automated strategies simple to run.” — Marco P., quant trader
“I trust the custody model and the audit transparency.” — Anika R., treasury manager

Frequently asked questions

How do I open an exchange account?

Sign up at Uphold, complete verification (KYC), then enable exchange features in your dashboard if required by jurisdiction.

What deposit methods are supported?

Bank transfers, card purchases (where allowed), and crypto deposits. Availability varies by region.

What are the settlement times?

Crypto settles on-chain (network dependent). Fiat may take 1–5 business days depending on banking rails.

Does Uphold offer OTC?

Yes — for large block trades, talk to institutional sales for OTC liquidity and special pricing.

Is the API production-ready?

Yes — API keys, rate limits, WebSocket market streams, and production-grade docs are available to verified users.

How are customer funds secured?

Funds are segregated, with extensive cold storage, multi-sig controls, and frequent audits of treasury operations.

Where can I find fee schedules?

Fee schedules and maker / taker details are published on the Uphold Exchange documentation and accessible via your account dashboard.

Troubleshooting & support

If orders fail or funds are not credited: check transaction IDs, confirm network confirmations for crypto deposits, ensure bank reference numbers are correct for fiat, and contact Uphold Support with transaction logs. For API issues, review rate limits and API key scopes. For security incidents, immediately freeze withdrawals and contact support with the incident details.