Snapshot
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- River is a U.S.-focused Bitcoin financial platform for buying, selling, holding and sending Bitcoin.
More detail
- It combines instant Bitcoin trading, zero-fee recurring buys, full-reserve cold-storage custody with monthly Proof of Reserves, and a cash account that earns 3.50% APY paid in Bitcoin or USD.
- River is not a bank; USD deposits are held at Lead Bank, Member FDIC.
- Best for
- Long-term Bitcoin accumulators who want automated zero-fee recurring buys, security-conscious holders who value proof of reserves and cold storage, and U.S. users who want cash interest paid in Bitcoin alongside their Bitcoin account.
- Pricing
- River states zero fees on recurring buys (after a 7-day qualifying period), zero custody fees, zero account fees, and one free withdrawal per month.
More detail
- River does not disclose its spread or commission on instant one-off buys and sells, how the 3.50% APY is funded, charges beyond the one free monthly wi
- Main limitation
- People outside the U.S. or seeking a general multi-asset crypto exchange, those who want self-custody by default, and anyone who needs a fully transparent, disclosed trading spread before committing.
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About
- River is a U.S.-focused Bitcoin financial platform for buying, selling, holding and sending Bitcoin.
- It combines instant Bitcoin trading, zero-fee recurring buys, full-reserve cold-storage custody with monthly Proof of Reserves, and a cash account that earns 3.50% APY paid in Bitcoin or USD.
- River is not a bank; USD deposits are held at Lead Bank, Member FDIC.
What it helps with
- Recurring Bitcoin purchases carry fees at many exchanges
- Idle cash earns little while users want Bitcoin exposure
- Custodial trust concerns without proof of reserves
- Scam, device-theft and phishing risk on Bitcoin accounts
- Fragmented money management across banking and investing
- Variable yield that can be paid in Bitcoin rather than USD
Capabilities
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| Offering | Available | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Zero-fee recurring buys | Yes | River states $0 in fees on recurring buys after a 7-day qualifying period. |
| Instant Bitcoin buy and sell | Yes | Offered, but the spread or commission on one-off trades is not disclosed. |
| Cash interest | Yes | 3.50% APY as of 10/03/2026, subject to change, payable in Bitcoin or USD. |
| FDIC-insured cash | Limited | Up to $250,000 via Lead Bank; does not protect against River's failure, theft or fraud. |
| Proof of Reserves | Yes | Monthly publication of reserves backing client Bitcoin. |
| Multisig cold storage custody | Yes | 100% of client Bitcoin in cold storage; River states it does not lend client Bitcoin. |
| Self-custody by default | No | Bitcoin is held in River custody unless the user actively withdraws. |
| On-chain and Lightning transfers | Yes | Send and receive supported; network fees are not quantified. |
| Bill pay | Limited | Claimed with zero fees but unavailable in HI, MN and NJ. |
| Bank status | No | River is not a bank; USD is deposited at Lead Bank, Member FDIC. |
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