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Uphold | US - $30BTC New User, First Trade - Relaunch

Last updated May 27, 2026

1. Offer Summary

Uphold ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is offering eligible new users a promotional reward of thirty U.S. dollars ($30.00) in Bitcoin (BTC) (the "Reward") upon successful completion of the qualifying actions described in these Terms and Conditions (the "Promotion").

This Promotion is exclusively available to new customers of Uphold and is not available to any individual who has previously held or currently holds an Uphold account in any capacity.

2. Eligibility

To be eligible for the Promotion, a participant must:

  • Be a net new Uphold user — individuals who have previously registered for an Uphold account in any capacity are not eligible;
  • Be a legal resident of the United States, residing in a state in which Uphold is duly licensed and legally authorized to operate and offer this Promotion (see Section 9 for restricted jurisdictions). It is the participant's responsibility to ensure that their participation complies with the laws of their jurisdiction;
  • Be at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is greater;
  • Successfully complete Uphold's identity verification (KYC) process, including submission of valid government-issued identification and any other documentation required by Uphold's compliance procedures;
  • Complete a Qualifying Trade (as defined in Section 4) of at least ten U.S. dollars ($10.00 USD) within thirty (30) days of account opening; and
  • Not be an employee, contractor, director, officer, or affiliate of Uphold or any of its subsidiaries or parent entities.

This Promotion is limited to one (1) Reward per person, per household, per device, and per IP address.

3. Promotion Period

The Promotion begins on June 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET and ends on July 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET, or until the total promotional reward budget is exhausted, whichever occurs first (the "Promotion Period").

Uphold reserves the right to end the Promotion early if the total budget cap is reached. 

In the event the Promotion ends early due to cap exhaustion, the landing page and all promotional surfaces will be updated to reflect that the offer is no longer available or taken down from LIVE status. Participants who have not yet completed their Qualifying Trade at the time the cap is reached will not be eligible for the Reward regardless of prior steps completed.

4. How to Participate — Qualifying Actions

To qualify for the Reward, an eligible participant must complete ALL of the following steps during the Promotion Period:

  • Register — Create a new Uphold account on relative landing pages, ads, or links. Account creation must occur on or after June 9, 2026 and no later than July 15th 2026
  • Complete Identity Verification (KYC) — Successfully complete Uphold's identity verification process.
  • Make a Qualifying Trade — Execute a Qualifying Trade of at least $10.00 USD (or equivalent) on the Uphold platform. A "Qualifying Trade" is defined as a purchase transaction in which the participant acquires either:
    • a cryptocurrency asset (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, or any other cryptocurrency listed on the Uphold platform); or
    • a precious metal or commodity asset (e.g., gold, silver, or other metals available on the Uphold platform);
    using funds deposited into the participant's Uphold account from an external bank account or payment method. The Qualifying Trade must be a buy/purchase transaction. Sell orders, peer-to-peer transfers, stablecoins, crypto-to-crypto conversions initiated from an existing balance, or any other non-purchase transaction type do not constitute a Qualifying Trade for purposes of this Promotion. 

The Qualifying Trade must be executed:

  • within thirty (30) days of the date on which the participant's Uphold account was opened.

Trades executed after any deadline will not qualify for the Reward regardless of the trade amount or asset type.

5. Reward Delivery

  • The Reward will be credited to the eligible participant's Uphold BTC wallet as thirty U.S. dollars ($30.00 USD) equivalent in Bitcoin (BTC), calculated at the prevailing market price of BTC at the time of credit issuance.
  • Eligible participants can expect to receive their Reward within one (1) to two (2) weeks of completing all qualifying steps, as part of Uphold's weekly reward processing cycle.
  • The Reward will be delivered in BTC only. No cash equivalent, alternative cryptocurrency, or other asset substitution is available.
  • Uphold is not responsible for any change in the value of BTC between the time the Qualifying Trade is completed and the time the Reward is delivered to the participant's wallet. The dollar value of the Reward at the time of receipt may be higher or lower than $30.00 USD depending on market conditions at the time of issuance.
  • The Reward will be credited to the same Uphold account used to complete the Qualifying Trade. Rewards cannot be redirected to a third-party account or wallet.

6. Reward Limitations

  • The Reward is non-transferable and may not be sold, gifted, exchanged, or otherwise transferred to another individual or entity.
  • The Reward has no cash value and cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • The Reward may not be combined with any other Uphold promotional offer unless explicitly stated in writing by Uphold.
  • Eligible participants who qualify for and receive the Reward under this Promotion are not eligible to participate in, and are hereby disqualified from, any other Uphold deposit-based campaigns or offers, whether currently active at the time of their participation or introduced during the Promotion Period. Receipt of the Reward constitutes the participant's election of this Promotion over any other available deposit-based incentive.
  • Uphold reserves the right to withhold, reverse, or claw back the Reward if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the participant has engaged in fraudulent, abusive, or bad-faith activity, or has violated these Terms or Uphold's general Terms of Service.
  • The Reward may not be used as the funding source for the Qualifying Trade. The $30.00 BTC Reward is issued after the Qualifying Trade is completed and may not be applied retroactively toward the minimum $10.00 trade threshold.

7. Tax Obligations

  • The Reward may constitute taxable income under applicable federal and/or state tax laws. 
  • Participants are solely responsible for determining and fulfilling all tax obligations arising from receipt of the Reward, including any applicable federal, state, or local taxes. Uphold recommends that participants consult a qualified tax professional.
  • Uphold will issue any required tax documentation (e.g., IRS Form 1099-MISC) in accordance with applicable law. 

8. Disqualifying Conduct

Participants will be immediately disqualified and any Reward forfeited — including clawback of any Reward already delivered — if they:

  • Provide false, inaccurate, or misleading information during registration, KYC, or any other step in the participation process;
  • Use automated means, bots, scripts, or other non-human methods to register, complete KYC, or execute trades;
  • Create multiple accounts to circumvent the one-per-person limitation;
  • Engage in wash trading, self-dealing, circular trading, or any transaction designed solely or primarily to satisfy the Qualifying Trade threshold without genuine investment intent;
  • Fund their Qualifying Trade using the Reward itself, or attempt to apply the Reward retroactively toward the minimum trade threshold;
  • Fail to complete a Qualifying Trade within thirty (30) days of account opening; or
  • Violate any provision of these Terms or Uphold's general Terms of Service, as updated from time to time.

9. Geographic Restrictions

This Promotion is available only to legal residents of the United States residing in states where Uphold is duly licensed and legally authorized to operate and where this Promotion is permitted by applicable law. THE PROMOTION IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

This Promotion is NOT available to residents of the following states and territories:

  • New York
  • U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI)
  • American Samoa (AS)

Residents of any jurisdiction outside the United States are not eligible for this Promotion. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their participation in this Promotion complies with all applicable local laws and regulations.

10. Investment Risk Disclosure

Cryptocurrency and precious metal investments involve significant risk. The value of Bitcoin (BTC) and other assets available on the Uphold platform may increase or decrease, and participants may lose some or all of the value of any assets held, including the Reward. PAST PERFORMANCE OF ANY CRYPTOCURRENCY OR COMMODITY ASSET IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. This Promotion does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Participants should consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

11. FTC Disclosure Requirements

In accordance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines:

  • Any endorsements, testimonials, or social media content associated with this Promotion must clearly and conspicuously disclose the material connection between the endorser and Uphold.
  • All influencer and paid media partners must include appropriate disclosures (e.g., "#ad," "#sponsored," or equivalent language) in all promotional content in compliance with FTC guidelines.
  • All advertising claims must be truthful, non-deceptive, and substantiated. No promotional material may imply guaranteed financial returns, risk-free investment outcomes, or specific future asset performance.

12. General Provisions

  • Modification and Termination. Uphold reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate this Promotion at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to technical errors, fraud, or regulatory requirements, with or without notice. In the event of early termination, Uphold will honor Rewards already earned by eligible participants who completed all qualifying steps prior to the termination date.
  • Disputes. Any disputes arising under or relating to this Promotion shall be resolved in accordance with Uphold's general Terms of Service, including any applicable arbitration provisions.
  • Governing Law. This Promotion and these Terms are governed by the laws of the State of NY, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
  • Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with Uphold's general Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between Uphold and the participant with respect to this Promotion and supersede all prior communications, representations, or agreements relating to the subject matter hereof.
  • Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and all other provisions will remain in full force and effect.
  • Language. In the event of any conflict between a translated version of these Terms and the English version, the English version shall control.

13. Contact

For questions about this Promotion, participants may contact Uphold Customer Support at: Support center