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#114 of 115 in the US ranking · Institutional

Cumberland Review (October 2026): Fees, US States and Licenses

Best for: Institutional OTC liquidity

3.4/10

  • US access 20%2.0
  • Regulation 20%2.0
  • Security record 15%6.0
  • Cost 15%5.0
  • Range 10%4.6
  • Popularity 15%1.0
  • Data quality 5%7.0

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  • New YorkYes
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Our verdict

Cumberland is the crypto trading arm of DRW, operating as Cumberland DRW LLC. It quotes OTC spot liquidity in dozens of cryptocurrencies and trades listed futures and options, bilateral options and non-deliverable forwards with institutional counterparties. Cumberland New York LLC has held a NYDFS virtual currency license since June 2024. It has no retail accounts and publishes no fees or minimums.

Pros

  • NYDFS virtual currency license since June 2024
  • Spot, options, futures and forwards from one desk
  • Backed by trading firm DRW

Cons

  • Institutional counterparties only
  • Minimum trade sizes and pricing are not published

Cumberland fees

Maker / taker
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Simple buy
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ACH deposit
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Wire deposit
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Card purchase
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USD withdrawal
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Crypto withdrawal
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Minimum deposit
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Is Cumberland available in my state?

As of Oct 2026 Cumberland provides principal crypto liquidity to institutional counterparties; no retail accounts are offered.

The list of states this platform serves is not verified yet.

New York
Yes
ID check (KYC)
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Withdraw crypto
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Funding
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Is Cumberland regulated?

  • BitLicense
US operator
Cumberland DRW LLC
Parent company
DRW
State licenses
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New York license
BitLicense
Other
Cumberland New York LLC listed by NYDFS with a virtual currency license (2024-06)
Founded
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Headquarters
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How secure is Cumberland?

Proof of reserves
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Audits
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Insurance
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Incidents since 2019

None found in the sources checked.

Crypto held on a platform is not covered by FDIC or SIPC insurance.

What you can do on Cumberland

  • Spot
  • Futures
  • Options
  • OTC desk

OTC spot liquidity, listed futures and options, bilateral crypto options and non-deliverable forwards for institutional counterparties.

Apps
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Support
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Cumberland FAQ

Can New York residents use Cumberland?

Yes. Cumberland accepts New York residents.

Is Cumberland regulated in the US?

US customers are served by Cumberland DRW LLC. Registrations and licenses on record: BitLicense.

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