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Bithumb: proving you own your self-custody wallet

Bithumb lets you register your own personal wallet in its address book by signing with the wallet to prove you own it. Its current list of supported personal wallets is MetaMask, Klip, Trust Wallet, imToken and OKX Wallet (imToken and OKX Wallet only on PC). Once a listed wallet is registered, you can withdraw to it without extra registration. For other wallets, including Ledger, Bithumb’s articles describe a screenshot-based address review for withdrawals under KRW 1,000,000 that can take up to 7 business days. They don’t describe a route for larger amounts.

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Based on Bithumb’s Korean-language help center, checked 2026-10-28 (KeyProof’s translation). Menu names may differ in your app language. Follow the live Bithumb prompts.
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When Bithumb asks

Where: South Korea (Bithumb). Bithumb’s Korean-language help center covers its Travel Rule, address-book and withdrawal-address rules.

Threshold: Bithumb says withdrawals of KRW 1,000,000 or more to a personal wallet need the address registered in its address book first, and only go to your own wallet. Since April 1, 2025, withdrawals under KRW 1,000,000 also only go to addresses Bithumb has reviewed, unless the destination is a Travel Rule–linked exchange. The amount is the won value at Bithumb’s price when you request the withdrawal, excluding the fee.

Accepted verification methods

MethodStatusDetails
Personal wallet registration (ownership signature)AcceptedRegister the address in the address book (주소록) and prove it’s yours with a signature from the wallet. Supported personal wallets: MetaMask, Klip, Trust Wallet, imToken (PC only) and OKX Wallet (PC only). Bithumb says only your own wallet addresses can be registered.[1][2][8]
Address review for other wallets (screenshot, under KRW 1,000,000)AcceptedFor wallets not on Bithumb’s list, register the address as “Other exchanges” (그 외 거래소) and upload a screenshot showing the wallet’s name or logo and the receiving address. Ledger users can instead photograph the Ledger program screen, the back of the device, or the program and device together. Review can take up to 7 business days, and edited images are rejected. This route covers withdrawals under KRW 1,000,000.[4]
Recipient details on large withdrawalsAcceptedFor withdrawals of KRW 1,000,000 or more to an address not yet in the address book, Bithumb asks you to choose the receiving exchange or personal wallet, individual or corporate, and enter the recipient’s name.[3][5]
Satoshi testNot listedNot described in the Bithumb help articles we checked.
Declaration onlyNot listedBithumb’s articles describe a signature for listed personal wallets and a screenshot review for others, not a checkbox declaration.[1][4]
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Step by step

Register a listed personal wallet in the address book[1][2][8]

  1. Check that your wallet is on Bithumb’s list: MetaMask, Klip, Trust Wallet, imToken or OKX Wallet. imToken and OKX Wallet can only be connected on PC.
  2. Open the address book. Mobile: Deposits/Withdrawals (입출금) → Address book (주소록) → Register address (주소 등록) → Register additional info (추가정보 등록). PC: Deposits/Withdrawals (입출금) → Address book (주소록) → Register address (주소 등록).
  3. Select the asset and enter your wallet address on the network Bithumb supports for it.
  4. Choose your personal wallet from the list and complete Bithumb’s identity check (phone verification).
  5. Connect the wallet and approve the signature request. Bithumb’s 2022 notice says MetaMask can also be connected through the PC browser extension or by scanning a QR code with MetaMask.
  6. Confirm the address now appears in your address book.

Bithumb’s current articles say a signature proves you own the wallet but don’t print the message text. Read the signing prompt before approving, and cancel if it asks for a transaction or token approval instead of a message. To keep your own record, sign a message with the same address and check it in the KeyProof verifier. Open the verifier →

Register another wallet for withdrawals under KRW 1,000,000[4]

  1. Mobile: Deposits/Withdrawals (입출금) → Address book (주소록) → Register address (주소 등록) → choose “Other exchanges” (그 외 거래소). PC: Wallet management (지갑관리) → Address book (주소록) → Register address (주소 등록) → “Other exchanges” (그 외 거래소).
  2. Select the asset, the network and enter the receiving address.
  3. Upload a screenshot that clearly shows the wallet’s name or logo, and one showing the receiving address. If both fit on one screen, one file is enough.
  4. Ledger (cold wallet) users who can’t show a logo screen can upload one of: the Ledger program screen showing the wallet name, the back of the device showing its name, or the connected program and the physical device together.
  5. Wait for the review. It can take up to 7 business days, and Bithumb tells you by KakaoTalk notification or text if it’s rejected.

Bithumb says addresses registered this way may need to be registered again for withdrawals of KRW 1,000,000 or more. Never let a private key or seed phrase appear in any screenshot you upload. Open the verifier →

Withdraw to your registered wallet[3][5]

  1. Go to Deposits/Withdrawals (입출금), select the asset and open Withdraw.
  2. Enter or pick the registered address and the amount, using the same network as the registered address.
  3. If Bithumb asks, choose personal wallet, individual, and enter the recipient’s name. For a Korean exchange, the recipient name must be in Korean.
  4. Confirm with phone verification (KakaoTalk or SMS).

Common errors and fixes

Withdrawal over KRW 1,000,000 to my own wallet is blocked

Bithumb only allows withdrawals of KRW 1,000,000 or more to personal wallets registered in the address book, and only to your own wallet. Register a listed wallet (MetaMask, Klip, Trust Wallet, imToken, OKX Wallet) with a signature first.[3][2]

My hardware wallet (Ledger) isn’t on the list

Bithumb’s articles describe a screenshot review for Ledger addresses under KRW 1,000,000 (via “Other exchanges”). They don’t describe a Ledger route for KRW 1,000,000 or more.[4][2]

Withdrawal under KRW 1,000,000 was refused

Since April 1, 2025, Bithumb only sends amounts under KRW 1,000,000 to reviewed addresses (or Travel Rule–linked exchanges). Register the address under “Other exchanges” with the screenshots it asks for.[4]

Address review was rejected

Bithumb rejects edited or altered images. Upload original screenshots showing the wallet name or logo and the receiving address, on a network Bithumb supports for that asset.[4]

Withdrawal was cancelled

Bithumb says withdrawals can be cancelled if the exchange, address or recipient name you entered don’t match. Check the details and try again.[7]

Repeated small withdrawals got restricted

Bithumb says repeatedly withdrawing under KRW 1,000,000 can be treated as abnormal and restricted. All withdrawals also pass a fraud check that can hold them for up to 72 hours.[3]

FAQ

Which personal wallets can I register on Bithumb?

Bithumb’s list (as of September 29, 2026) is MetaMask, Klip, Trust Wallet, imToken and OKX Wallet. imToken and OKX Wallet can only be connected on PC.

Does Bithumb ask me to sign a message?

Yes. Bithumb says personal wallets are registered after you prove ownership with a signature from the wallet.

Can I withdraw over KRW 1,000,000 to someone else’s personal wallet?

No. Bithumb says withdrawals of KRW 1,000,000 or more to personal wallets only go to your own wallet address.

Is there a Satoshi test?

Not in the Bithumb help articles we checked.

How long does the screenshot review take?

Up to 7 business days, according to Bithumb.

Sources

Last checked 2026-10-28. Numbers in brackets [n] in the text refer to this list.

  1. 빗썸 출금 주소를 주소록에 등록할 수 있나요? — Registering withdrawal addresses in the address book (Bithumb Support) (official) — Korean-language
  2. 빗썸 입출금 가능한 가상자산 거래소 목록 — Exchanges and personal wallets Bithumb supports (Bithumb Support) (official) — Korean-language; list dated 2026-09-29
  3. 가상자산 출금은 어떻게 하나요? — How to withdraw crypto (Bithumb Support) (official) — Korean-language
  4. 100만원 미만 출금 가상자산 주소 등록 가이드 — Registering addresses for withdrawals under KRW 1,000,000 (Bithumb Support) (official) — Korean-language
  5. 트래블룰 시행 후 출금 시에 무엇을 해야하나요? — Withdrawing under the Travel Rule (Bithumb Support) (official) — Korean-language
  6. 빗썸 가상자산(가상화폐) 입금/출금 방법 — Crypto deposits and withdrawals (Bithumb Support) (official) — Korean-language
  7. 출금이 취소되었습니다. 왜 취소되는 건가요? — Why was my withdrawal cancelled? (Bithumb Support) (official) — Korean-language
  8. 개인지갑본인확인 서비스 안내 — Personal wallet ownership verification service (Bithumb notice) (official) — Korean-language; 2022 notice for MetaMask and Klip

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