Crypto withdrawals from Singapore accounts can be made to either an Exchange or a Self-hosted wallet.
What’s the difference between an Exchange-hosted wallet and a Self-hosted wallet?
| Wallet Type | Who Manages It | Private Keys | How to Identify On-Chain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange | Managed by the Exchange | Held by the Exchange | Often labeled on block explorers; shows high volume, many users; linked to known Exchanges |
| Self-hosted | Managed by you | Held by you | Unique to the user; fewer, personalized transactions; not labeled as exchange-related |
If you're unsure whether the address you're withdrawing to belongs to an exchange or a self-hosted wallet, we recommend checking with the provider of the address to confirm.
Step 1: Add the address to your Address Book
- Navigate to your Address Book
- On the Gemini mobile app: Tap the astronaut icon in the top left to navigate to your profile. Select Address book and then Add new.
- On the Gemini web platform: Go to Address Book and click on the Add address button in the top right
- Choose the Scope (the account you want to add the address to).
- Note: “Master” applies to all accounts.
- Select the Network (the blockchain network associated with the wallet address).
- Paste the wallet address.
- Add a label for your address.
- Select either Another exchange or A self-hosted wallet
- Next, verify your address:
- For Exchange wallets: Select the exchange from the list* and provide the required ownership information to complete verification.
- For Self-hosted wallets: Complete either the Small Deposit Test or Signature Test to confirm you control the address.
- If Withdrawal Protection is enabled on your account, you will need to wait 7 days after verification before you can withdraw to this address.
*Note: All the exchanges in the list are the supported exchanges where your crypto transfers will be Travel Rule compliant. If you cannot find your recipient exchange in the list, it means that transfers to that exchange are not supported by Gemini. You may consider adding a self-hosted wallet to your address book to withdraw to instead.
Step 2: Initiate the withdrawal
- Initiate the transfer
- On the Gemini mobile app: Tap the Transfer ⇆ icon at the bottom of the app, then select Withdraw. Choose Withdraw to crypto and stablecoins.
- On the Gemini web platform: Click the Transfer ⇆ icon at the top right, then select Send crypto
- Select the asset you want to withdraw.
- Enter the amount.
- Tap Add recipient to choose an address from your Address Book.
- If you don’t have an address saved or want to send to a new one, scroll down and select Add new.
- Select the network you want to use and tap Review.
- Review and confirm your transaction.