Tetra Trust
Qualified Custodian
Established Est. 2019
Canada
21Rates Quality Score: 6.5/10
Tetra Trust is Canada's first regulated digital asset custodian, licensed by the Alberta Securities Commission. Serving institutional investors, funds, ETF issuers, and high-net-worth individuals, Tetra Trust provides qualified custody with segregated cold storage, SOC 2 Type II certification, and comprehensive insurance coverage. The platform supports Bitcoin and select digital assets with full regulatory compliance under Canadian securities law, making it a trusted partner for regulated entities requiring auditable, insured custody in a stable jurisdiction.
Custody Model
ModelHosted Custody
LicensesAlberta Securities Commission qualified custodian
RegulatoryCanadian securities regulations, AML/ATF compliance
JurisdictionCanada (Alberta Securities Commission)
Fees & Minimums
Fee Structure0.20-0.50% annual custody fee. Canadian-regulated qualified custodian. Contact for institutional pricing.
Min BalanceContact for requirements
WithdrawalsCustom institutional limits
Security
Cold Storage95%+ cold storage
InsuranceComprehensive custody insurance
Proof of Reserves Yes
Asset SegregationYes
AuditsAnnual regulatory and SOC 2 audits
Features
API Access Not available
Mobile App No
Hardware Wallet Not supported
Institutional Available
Integrated Trading Yes
AssetsBTC, ETH, 10+ digital assets
Frequently Asked Questions About Tetra Trust
Tetra Trust is a qualified custodian, meaning it is a regulated financial institution authorised to hold client assets. This is important for institutional investors who are legally required to use a qualified custodian under regulations such as the SEC Custody Rule.
Tetra Trust carries the following insurance coverage: Comprehensive custody insurance. Always confirm specific coverage terms, limits, and exclusions directly with Tetra Trust before depositing assets.
Tetra Trust stores 95%+ cold storage of assets in cold storage (offline). Cold storage protects against remote hacking by keeping private keys disconnected from the internet.
Tetra Trust's fee structure: 0.20-0.50% annual custody fee. Canadian-regulated qualified custodian. Contact for institutional pricing.. Custody fees are typically charged as an annual basis-point fee on assets under custody or a flat monthly fee.
The minimum balance requirement at Tetra Trust is Contact for requirements. This may vary based on account type and service tier.
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Last verified: August 2026