Our fee:

1% only on buy orders - that's it

Skip typical deposit and withdraw fees, buy crypto direct to your wallet with USD on Elbaite.

Crypto prices

Bitcoin
BTC
US$122,392.00
Ethereum
ETH
US$122,392.00
Solana
SOL
US$122,392.00
XRP
XRP
US$122,392.00
Litecoin
LTC
US$122,392.00
Dogecoin
DOGE
US$122,392.00

Why self custody?

Freedom - sovereignty - control.

True ownership

Your keys, your choice.

Direct custody

Your wallet, not anyone elses.

User control

Approve every transaction.

Lower fees

Fewer middlemen = more crypto.

Escrow protection

On-chain verification.

Freeze resistant

Forget crypto getting stuck.

Wallet choice

Any wallet, any time.

Custom security

Build your security, your way.

What the FAQ?

The answers await.

What is Elbaite?

Founded in 2017, Elbaite was one of the first self-custody crypto exchanges, giving investors full control over their digital assets from day one. Today, Elbaite is a trusted platform serving a global audience of the next generation of crypto investors.

How does USD escrow protect me as a buyer?

USD escrow, unique to the Elbaite Marketplace, safeguards your purchase by securely holding your funds in escrow until your crypto is delivered, reducing the risk of fraud and ensuring a safe, transparent transaction.

How long does a trade take?

On the Elbaite Marketplace, sellers send crypto directly to your self-custody wallet. Most trades are completed withing a few minutes to a few hours, depending on blockchain network speeds.

How do I fund my account with USD?

Elbaite accepts Wire transfer as payments.

Why Elbaite over an exchange?

Elbaite, founded in 2017 as one of the first self-custody crypto marketplace, lets you trade directly into your own wallet with secure USD escrow, giving you full control of your assets and the trust of a platform with years of proven experience.

Where is Elbaite available in the US?

Currently Elbaite is available to residents of California. If you want us to come to your home state, please let us know via our support channels.

Which wallets can I use with Elbaite?

You can use any cryptocurrency wallet of your choice.

You can use your hardware wallet, your mobile BASE wallet, or your metamask wallet. We’re a bring-your-own-wallet platform, giving you the freedom to trade directly into the wallet you trust most.

What are the fees?

Simple fee of 1% on Buy orders.

No other fees. 

Do I need to verify my ID?

Elbaite is a registered with FinCEN and we require KYC for customers.

Who invented Bitcoin?

Bitcoin was created by an anonymous figure called Satoshi. We are all Satoshi.

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Your keys, your crypto.