How does the Small Deposit Test work?

To prove control of the wallet address, please follow the following steps:

1. Add an address in your account settings here: Address Book. 
2. Once the address is added, send a deposit of at least $1 notional worth of supported crypto from the wallet you want to whitelist, to your Gemini Deposit address. 
3. We will review your deposit and if the sender's address matches the external wallet address you added, the status of your address will be updated to 'Active' once verified.

How Long Does the Small Deposit Test Take? – How long does the process take?

Typically, a Small Deposit Test takes up to 15 minutes to complete, though the exact time may vary based on network traffic and other factors. However, while your wallet is approved for transfers as soon as the Small Deposit Test is complete, the entire process—including whitelisting—typically takes about seven days. We recommend initiating this process as soon as possible to avoid any delays in transferring funds from Gemini to a self-hosted wallet.

How do I complete the Small Deposit Test if my sending address keeps changing?

The Small Deposit Test (SDT) is not currently compatible with self-hosted wallets on the BTC or BTC Fork Networks that utilize rotating addresses.

Should your wallet use rotating addresses, the Coin Control feature on your wallet (if available) may potentially simplify the deposit process by allowing you to set a fixed address to complete the Small Deposit Test. We advise you to check if the Coin Control feature is available within your wallet.

I have already completed the Deposit Attestation, why isn’t my address approved for withdrawals? Isn’t it the same as a Small Deposit Test?

Successfully providing information for an incoming deposit (Deposit Attestation) is not the same as successfully proving control of the address you have whitelisted (Small Deposit Test).