# 21Rates — Full Context for LLMs
# https://21rates.com

## About 21Rates

21Rates is the leading independent platform for comparing Bitcoin financial services.
Founded to bring transparency and data-driven analysis to the Bitcoin financial ecosystem,
21Rates aggregates and compares data across lending platforms, custody providers, exchanges,
ETFs, card issuers, inheritance solutions, and treasury companies.

ETF and treasury market data sync daily. Provider fees and rates are refreshed on a rolling schedule. Sourced company facts show an as-of date when available.

### Company Directory

- [Bitcoin Company Directory](https://21rates.com/companies): Profiles of 429 bitcoin companies, including exchanges, lenders, custodians, wallets, ETF issuers and infrastructure providers. Profiles show available company information, sourced facts, tracked services, approved reviews and related videos.
- [Bitcoin Treasury Companies](https://21rates.com/treasury-companies): Public and private companies holding bitcoin, with holdings and source documents where available.
- Company profiles: https://21rates.com/companies/{id}/{slug}. Category profiles: /exchanges/{slug}, /lenders/{slug}, /custody/{slug}, /etfs/{ticker}.

## Core Service Categories

### Bitcoin Lending (https://21rates.com/lenders)
Compare Bitcoin-backed loans across multiple providers. Key comparison metrics include:
- Interest rates (APR/APY)
- Loan-to-value (LTV) ratios
- Minimum/maximum loan amounts
- Supported collateral types
- Geographic availability
- Custody model (self-custody vs. third-party)

### Bitcoin ETFs (https://21rates.com/etfs)
Live tracker for all spot Bitcoin ETFs. Data includes:
- Assets under management (AUM)
- Expense ratios / management fees
- Daily and cumulative fund flows
- Performance metrics (YTD, 1Y, inception-to-date)
- Trading volume
- Custodian information
- Fund inception dates

### Bitcoin Custody (https://21rates.com/custody)
Compare institutional and retail custody solutions:
- Insurance coverage amounts
- Security model (hot/cold/multi-sig)
- Supported assets
- Minimum deposits
- Fee structures
- Regulatory status

### Bitcoin Exchanges (https://21rates.com/exchanges)
Side-by-side comparison of Bitcoin exchanges:
- Trading fees (maker/taker)
- Supported trading pairs
- Security features and track record
- Geographic availability
- Fiat on/off ramp support

### Card Issuers (https://21rates.com/card-issuers)
Bitcoin debit and credit card comparison:
- Rewards rates and structures
- Annual fees
- Cashback in BTC or fiat
- Supported networks (Visa/Mastercard)

### Treasury Companies (https://21rates.com/treasury-companies)
Public companies with Bitcoin on their balance sheet:
- Total BTC holdings
- Acquisition strategy and timeline
- Market capitalization
- BTC as percentage of market cap
- Key executives and Bitcoin strategy

### Inheritance & Estate Planning (https://21rates.com/inheritance)
Bitcoin inheritance and estate planning solutions:
- Dead man's switch services
- Multi-signature trust setups
- Legal frameworks and documentation
- Key management approaches
- Pricing models

## Education Content

### What is Bitcoin (https://21rates.com/what-is-bitcoin)
Comprehensive beginner's guide covering Bitcoin fundamentals, how it works,
mining, wallets, buying/selling, and why Bitcoin matters for financial services.

### What are Bitcoin Options (https://21rates.com/what-are-options)
Guide to Bitcoin options trading including calls and puts, strike prices,
expiration, options strategies, and comparison of options trading platforms.

### 21Rates Podcast (https://21rates.com/podcast)
Weekly podcast covering Bitcoin lending markets, custody solutions, ETF flows,
corporate treasury adoption, and the broader Bitcoin financial ecosystem.
Available in video and audio formats.

## News & Analysis (https://21rates.com/news)
Original reporting and analysis on Bitcoin financial services, market developments,
regulatory changes, and industry trends. Articles are tagged by category
(ETFs, Lending, Custody, etc.) for easy discovery.

## Additional Features

- Bitcoin-Friendly Businesses Directory (https://21rates.com/bitcoin-friendly-businesses)
- Conferences & Events Calendar (https://21rates.com/conferences-events)
- Side-by-Side Comparison Tool (https://21rates.com/compare)
- Bitcoin Learning Center (https://21rates.com/bitcoin-learning-center)

## API Access
21Rates provides an authenticated API for programmatic access to ETF data, treasury company
data, and the company directory. Contact us for API access details.

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