Author Archives: Tommy Tranfo

Stocktwits presently supports 1 bank relationship associated with your crypto account. Anti-Money Laundering rules discourage us from supporting more than one bank at a time. Your withdrawals may be delayed if you plan to change bank accounts and have made … Continued

How long does it take to transfer money from my crypto account to my checking account? Withdrawals from your crypto account generally arrive in your linked bank account within 1 -2 business days depending on if you requested it prior … Continued

What happens if I decide to transfer (ACAT) my brokerage account to another firm? While conducting an ACAT is your right, we encourage you to reach out to us before doing so.  Unlike a regular brokerage account with assets the … Continued

How do I transfer money to my Stocktwits account? Linking a US bank account via ACH is the fastest, most cost-effective method.  Linking a bank account can be performed using our no-cost Plaid link process, a real-time verification process. This … Continued

I received something asking for a picture of my driver’s license and/or social security card.  Why? When opening an account all firms are required to ensure they make an earnest effort to verify your identity. In most cases this can … Continued

Are there commissions / fees associated with crypto trading? Crypto orders received by you are sent to our partner, FTX.US, for execution and FTX.US holds your crypto.  While there are no “commissions” the fees associated with trading crypto are charged … Continued

Is my cash at APEX protected by SIPC? Yes, assets held at APEX are protected by SIPC.  To be clear, cryptocurrency is never SIPC protected, but the uninvested cash held at APEX is protected.  https://www.sipc.org/list-of-members/A

Is my crypto protected by SIPC or FDIC? Cryptocurrency is not protected by SIPC or the FDIC. However, cash held on account may be subject to SIPC insurance.

Why do you need my SSN/DOB? Various regulatory agencies require Stocktwits and affiliates to comply with  customer identification regulations.  We are obligated to verify the identity of any person seeking to open an account and required to maintain records of … Continued

Can I transfer crypto from one wallet to another firm? Currently, Stocktwits does not support transferring of cryptocurrency from one wallet to another.