The institution for bitcoin wealth

Unchained is the leader in providing bitcoin financial services built on collaborative custody, a structure that reduces counterparty risk and ensures your bitcoin remains yours.

₿100,000+
BTC secured on platform
$1 Billion+
Loans originated
$0
Capital losses
Unchained bridges the realities of bitcoin to our relationship-driven world
Bitcoin changes what wealth can be. But wealth doesn’t exist in isolation. It intersects with families, businesses, uncertainty, and time. Unchained was built to help bitcoin holders navigate those realities without giving up ownership or control. We deliver secure, bespoke financial services that empower bitcoin holders to preserve, grow, and pass on their wealth with confidence.
The Journey
Unchained founded
by Joe Kelly and
Dhruv Bansal
2016
First bitcoin-
backed loan
originated
2017
$3m seed
funding round
2018
Unchained
pioneers
collaborative
custody
2019
Launched
open-source
wallet
Caravan
2020
The only
bitcoin IRA
with key
control
launched

$25m Series A round
2021
 $15m Series
A extension
2022
Unchained
Connections
Launches

$60m Series
B Round
2023
Unchained
Signature
Launches
2024
Gannett Trust received
Wyoming Charter

$1+ billion in
loans originated
2025
Premium Service Suites Launch
2026
Our team
We are a diverse, multi-disciplinary group of individuals committed to building bitcoin services that prioritize security, privacy, and long-term reliability. We believe clients deserve clear guidance, responsive support, and systems designed to minimize risk. Above all, we maintain exceptionally high standards for excellence.
Leadership
Joe Kelly
Co-Founder, CEO
Dhruv Bansal
Co-Founder, CSO

Bitcoin is 
bigger than us

We are here for 
more than a profit—



Our mission places a high focus on bitcoin research and furthering the understanding of the future of bitcoin.

We believe in the future of bitcoin—



We built Unchained so that even if we disappear, your bitcoin is safe and accessible.

Secure your bitcoin legacy today