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Deribit: proving you own your self-custody wallet

Deribit collects Travel Rule data when you add a withdrawal address to your address book: you say whether the address is a private (unhosted) wallet or a VASP such as an exchange, confirm whether you are the beneficiary, and tick a declaration. Deposits from a new source address without Travel Rule data show a Missing Info label, and those funds stay locked until you fill it in. Deribit’s help articles describe a declaration, not a message-signing or Satoshi test.

Never share your seed phrase or private key. Deribit only needs a signature, a small test deposit or the details it asks for in its own app. Last checked 2026-10-28. Not legal advice.
Based on Deribit help-center articles (updated 2026-09-25) checked 2026-10-28. Follow the live Deribit prompts.
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When Deribit asks

Where: Deribit (crypto derivatives and spot). Deribit’s Travel Rule article sets its threshold in UAE dirham (AED).

Threshold: Deribit says Travel Rule information is exchanged for a deposit or withdrawal worth more than AED 3,500 (about USD 953).

Accepted verification methods

MethodStatusDetails
Private wallet + beneficiary declarationAcceptedWhen adding a withdrawal address, choose Private wallet (a self-hosted wallet you hold the private key to, e.g. Trezor or MetaMask) or VASP, confirm whether you are the beneficiary, then read and tick the statement declaration. If the address belongs to someone else, Deribit asks for the beneficiary’s name (and, per its Travel Rule article, residential/company address).[1][2]
Missing Info on depositsAcceptedIf a deposit arrives from a new source address and Deribit has no Travel Rule data from a counterparty VASP, open the deposit history in the Wallet menu and click the Missing Info label. Say whether the source is a private wallet or a VASP and whether you are the originator. Until then the deposited funds are locked for withdrawals, transfers, new positions and spot trading.[1]
Address delay and email confirmationAcceptedNew withdrawal addresses become usable after the address delay time, 3 days by default. Withdrawals may also need email confirmation through a link that is valid for 1 hour.[2]
Message signingNot listedNot described in the Deribit help articles we checked.[1][2]
Satoshi testNot listedNot described in the Deribit help articles we checked.[1][2]
ScreenshotNot listedNot mentioned in the Deribit help articles we checked.
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Step by step

Add your self-hosted wallet as a withdrawal address[2]

  1. In the Wallet menu, open Withdraw, select the asset, and click “+ Add withdrawal address”.
  2. Enter a label you will recognise, then paste your wallet’s address (XRP addresses that need a tag show an extra field).
  3. Select Private wallet (not VASP) for a self-hosted wallet you hold the key to.
  4. If the address is yours, confirm that you are the beneficiary.
  5. Read the statement declaration, tick the box if it is accurate, and click “Add address”.
  6. Approve the action with a security key that has the Wallet scope.
  7. Wait for the address delay time to pass (3 days by default) before withdrawing to it.

For ERC-20 addresses, Deribit says you only add the address (with its Travel Rule data) once and it applies to every currency. Open the verifier →

Withdraw to the saved address[2]

  1. Open the withdrawal page for the asset and enter the amount.
  2. Select the saved, available address and press Withdraw.
  3. Approve with a security key that has the Wallet scope.
  4. If email confirmation is on for that address, click the confirmation link within 1 hour, in a browser where you are logged in to Deribit.

Fix a deposit marked Missing Info[1]

  1. Go to the deposit history in the Wallet menu and click the Missing Info label on the deposit.
  2. Say whether the source address is a private (unhosted) wallet or a VASP.
  3. If the funds came from your own wallet, confirm that you are the originator. Otherwise enter the originator’s full name and residential or company address.

Filling in Missing Info does not add that address to your withdrawal address book; add it separately under Withdraw. Deribit’s step is a declaration. If you also want proof that you control the address, sign a message in your wallet and check it with the KeyProof verifier. Open the verifier →

Common errors and fixes

Deposited funds are locked

Deribit locks funds from a new source address when Travel Rule information is missing. Click Missing Info in the deposit history and complete the originator details.[1]

Old withdrawal address shows [Missing info]

Deribit says addresses added before December 2024 may need extra information. Click the yellow button on the address row, choose Private wallet or VASP, confirm the beneficiary, tick the declaration and approve with a Wallet-scope security key.[2]

New address can’t be selected yet

New addresses wait for the address delay time (default 3 days, up to 60). Add your own wallet address early so it is ready when you need it.[2]

Withdrawal rejected

Deribit says the most common causes are a missing email confirmation, or available funds or the on-chain fee changing between request and confirmation. Confirm within 1 hour and keep enough balance.[2]

Transfer delayed or rejected because of the beneficiary name

Deribit says an incorrectly spelled beneficiary name can delay or reject a transfer. For your own wallet, confirm you are the beneficiary instead of typing a name.[2]

FAQ

When does Deribit apply the Travel Rule?

Deribit says Travel Rule information is exchanged for deposits or withdrawals worth more than AED 3,500 (about USD 953).

Can I still withdraw to Ledger or MetaMask?

Yes. Deribit says you can still send to private wallets, but you may need to give extra information about the recipient. For your own wallet, choose Private wallet and confirm you are the beneficiary.

Does Deribit ask for a signature or a test deposit?

Not in the help articles we checked. It asks for a wallet-type selection, a beneficiary/originator confirmation and a declaration.

Can I do this through the API?

Yes. Deribit’s API docs describe is_private_wallet and is_beneficiary fields when saving a withdrawal address.

Sources

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

  1. The Travel Rule (Deribit Support) (official)
  2. Withdrawals (Deribit Support) (official)
  3. Managing Withdrawals via API (Deribit API docs) (official)

KeyProof is not affiliated with Deribit. This guide summarizes Deribit's public help pages and may be out of date. Always follow the instructions in your Deribit app. Not legal, tax or financial advice.