Overview

Shadow Exchange is built for traders who value speed and privacy. Our matching engine processes tens of thousands of orders per second while maintaining end-to-end encryption on sensitive account flows. We support fiat on-ramps, major spot pairs, and an expanding selection of derivatives.

Key Features

  • Order types: Market, Limit, Stop, OCO (One-Cancels-Other)
  • Privacy-first account controls and selective KYC tiers
  • Cold-storage custody with multi-sig withdrawal approval
  • Real-time charting and API for algo traders

Security & Compliance

Security is layered across network, wallet, and operational controls. Hot wallets are limited and insured; cold wallets use geographically distributed multi-signature governance. Regulatory compliance is tiered so users can choose minimal verification for low-volume trading while advanced features unlock with full KYC.

How It Works

Create an account, choose a verification tier, and fund your wallet via bank transfer or crypto deposit. Use our web or API interface to place orders. Trades execute against the orderbook; settlements are near-instant. Withdrawals to whitelisted addresses are processed with multi-factor authorization.

Fees & Pricing

We offer competitive maker/taker fees with volume-based discounts. Fee-transparent policies include zero-fee deposits for supported networks and a standard network fee for on-chain withdrawals. Institutional partners may negotiate bespoke fee structures.

Supported Assets

Major crypto assets (BTC, ETH, USDC) and a curated selection of emerging tokens. Each listing undergoes security and economic review before being added to trading pairs.

API & Integration

REST and WebSocket APIs provide market data, order placement, and account management capabilities. Webhooks and FIX are available for institutional liquidity partners.

Customer Support

24/7 support via chat and ticketing with dedicated SLAs for verified institutional accounts. Transparent status page and incident reports for operational transparency.

FAQ

Is Shadow Exchange custodial? Yes — we custody on behalf of users with optional self-custody integrations for advanced clients.

What privacy controls exist? Selective KYC tiers and encrypted communications limit data exposure; withdrawals require multi-factor approvals.