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Peer to peer trading platform. Trade globally. Using any payment system. For any currency.
Hodlhodl is an exchange and p2p service that accepts Bitcoin, Lightning, Fiat, and Cash. It may request KYC during risk checks and has a score of 6/10. There are 4 user ratings averaging 4.5/5.
Scores
- Shotgun KYC
- May request KYC or block funds mid-flow, typically via AML checks, transaction limits, or liquidity partner rules. Refunds are subject to policies.
Registration only requires an email, but mandatory ID verification can be demanded if you enter a dispute or if the platform suspects fraudulent or illegal activity. Refusing to provide documents can result in account suspension.
- Shotgun KYC -15 0
May request KYC or block funds mid-flow, typically via AML checks, transaction limits, or liquidity partner rules. Refunds are subject to policies.
May request KYC or block funds mid-flow, typically via AML checks, transaction limits, or liquidity partner rules. Refunds are subject to policies.
-15 Privacy0 Trust - May suspend your account 0 -4
The service reserves the right to suspend or limit access to your account. For example, if you have overdue payments or you violated the service's ToS.
The service reserves the right to suspend or limit access to your account. For example, if you have overdue payments or you violated the service's ToS.
0 Privacy-4 Trust - Account required -1 0
Users require creating an account with the service in order to access and use its features.
Users require creating an account with the service in order to access and use its features.
-1 Privacy0 Trust - Source code is private 0 -1
The service's source code is not public, so it cannot be reviewed or audited by the community. This limits transparency.
The service's source code is not public, so it cannot be reviewed or audited by the community. This limits transparency.
0 Privacy-1 Trust - Identity-Free registration +10 0
Users can create accounts without giving personal information (such as full name, address or phone number). Note that some services might initially allow this, but they may subsequently request personal information (i.e. Automated flagging systems, Shotgun KYC...).
Users can create accounts without giving personal information (such as full name, address or phone number). Note that some services might initially allow this, but they may subsequently request personal information (i.e. Automated flagging systems, Shotgun KYC...).
+10 Privacy0 Trust - Verified 0 +10
Passed repeated checks over time and showed consistent behavior. Read more about the listing statuses.
Passed repeated checks over time and showed consistent behavior. Read more about the listing statuses.
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0 Privacy+10 Trust - Non-custodial wallet +3 +5
A non-custodial wallet is a type of crypto wallet where the user holds and manages the private keys to the wallet and the assets in custody. The user is responsible for safeguarding their funds, and they are the only ones with access to their private keys. Using a non-custodial wallet requires no trust in any institution.
A non-custodial wallet is a type of crypto wallet where the user holds and manages the private keys to the wallet and the assets in custody. The user is responsible for safeguarding their funds, and they are the only ones with access to their private keys. Using a non-custodial wallet requires no trust in any institution.+3 Privacy+5 Trust - Escrow available 0 +6
Escrow is a secure method where a trusted third party holds funds during peer-to-peer transactions, releasing them only when both parties fulfill their agreed terms. For safety, always verify transaction details and trust the escrow service. However, you have to trust the escrow service throughout the process.
Escrow is a secure method where a trusted third party holds funds during peer-to-peer transactions, releasing them only when both parties fulfill their agreed terms. For safety, always verify transaction details and trust the escrow service. However, you have to trust the escrow service throughout the process.
0 Privacy+6 Trust - Mature service 0 +5
This service has been operational for 8 years. While this indicates stability, it is not a future-proof guarantee.
This service has been operational for 8 years. While this indicates stability, it is not a future-proof guarantee.
0 Privacy+5 Trust - Peer to peer market 0 +4
Peer-to-peer marketplaces are online platforms where unknown people can trade goods, cryptocurrencies and services directly from each other, without the need for intermediaries like traditional retailers or service providers.
Peer-to-peer marketplaces are online platforms where unknown people can trade goods, cryptocurrencies and services directly from each other, without the need for intermediaries like traditional retailers or service providers.
A peer-to-peer market can be centralized, so do not confuse this with peer to peer networks.
0 Privacy+4 Trust - Legally registered 0 +2
Legally registered as Hodlex Ltd in Marshall Islands 🇲đź‡.
Legally registered as Hodlex Ltd in Marshall Islands 🇲đź‡.
0 Privacy+2 Trust - API available 0 0
An API is available for programmatic interaction with this service.
An API is available for programmatic interaction with this service.
0 Privacy0 Trust - Email required 0 0
To create a user account in this service, you need to provide a valid email.0 Privacy0 Trust - JavaScript needed 0 0
The service requires the user to enable JavaScript in order to access and use its features.0 Privacy0 Trust - Mobile app available 0 0
The service has a mobile app available for download.
- Base score +50 +50
Overall = 60% Privacy + 40% Trust (Truncated)
Terms of Service Review
Hodl Hodl operates without default KYC but explicitly enforces mandatory ID verification during disputes or if suspicious activity is flagged. It extensively logs IPs, trades, and chat logs.
Conditional Mandatory KYC
Users must provide government ID and account statements in the event of a trade dispute or if the platform suspects money laundering, fraud, or abuse.
Deep Data Logging
The platform extensively collects your IP and MAC addresses, device details, trading values, Bitcoin addresses, and full chat logs of all trades.
Data Retention Policy
Personal data is stored for up to 5 years after you delete your account or from your last contact, and potentially longer to comply with legal regulations.
Public Data License
By posting a public offer, you grant the platform an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license to use, copy, and distribute the offer and any incorporated personal data.
Third-Party Tracking
Your connection data and IP address may be shared with third-party services like Google Analytics for behavioral statistics and Sentry for crash monitoring.
No Data Selling
The platform explicitly states that it does not sell your personal information and strictly limits how network partners can use disclosed data.
Reviewed from accounts.hodlhodl.com/privacy-policy accounts.hodlhodl.com/terms-and-conditions
ToS reviews are AI-generated and should be used as a reference only.
Events
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Attribute "May suspend your account" was added to hodlhodl
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Domain change
Service URLs updated from https://hodlhodl.com/ to https://hodlhodl.com
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KYC update
KYC level changed from 2 to 3
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KYC update
KYC level changed from 3 to 2
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KYC update
KYC level changed from 2 to 3
Evidence and Review History
Passed repeated checks over time and showed consistent behavior.
- No review checks have been published yet
- Last review May 5
- Verified May 5
- Operating since Jan 1, 2018
Comments
mandatory identification/verification at any time if required from team which is risky if you seek fully anomity.
Added context: HodlHodl ToS section about user identification
I've been using HodlHodl to buy P2P Bitcoin for a year now. No issues, and their support team is pretty good. I did try selling once, and you do run into a fair number of scammers trying to get your Bitcoin without actually paying, but they're usually easy to spot. You can find some good offers for non-KYC Bitcoin.
I guess the said quality depends on the exact seller of the service, otherwise it's absolutely great to use.