- KuCoin’s April report shows it holds more in reserves than users have in their accounts.
- The exchange uses a secure method that helps users check their funds with full privacy.
- This monthly report builds strong trust by showing proof that all user funds are safe.
KuCoin has released its 30th consecutive Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, based on a snapshot taken on April 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC+8. The report confirms the full backing and overcollateralization of user assets, strengthening the exchange’s long-standing position to transparency and financial integrity in the digital asset space.
According to KuCoin’s official PoR page, the exchange’s reserve ratio exceeds 100% across all major held assets. Further, the wallet balance shows 10,306.77689497 BTC held against 9,751.16814126 BTC in user deposits—a 106% reserve ratio. Ethereum holdings total 168,779.12806518 ETH, while user liabilities amount to 145,807.39997863 ETH, establishing a 116% ratio.
Source: KU (PoR Page)
In the case of stablecoins, KuCoin demonstrated a 114% reserve ratio for USDT, holding $1,338,479,001.98 against $1,179,019,201.63 in user assets. For USDC, reserves stand at $93,416,502.74, surpassing the user total of $85,712,340.19, giving a 109% ratio.
Cryptographic Proof: Merkle Tree Enables Independent User Verification
KuCoin’s PoR framework is built on the Merkle tree structure. It is a cryptographic method that consolidates individual account balances into a single hash. This enables users to independently verify their funds’ inclusion in KuCoin’s reserves without disclosing personal data or risking security.
Besides streamlining transparency, the structure prevents manipulation. Each hash is immutable and timestamped, guaranteeing authenticity and resistance to tampering. Additionally, the use of on-chain data ensures the auditing process remains public and verifiable.
This approach empowers users to directly audit exchange solvency in real time, without relying on intermediaries or third parties. Such self-verification tools are essential as users increasingly demand ownership and proof of their digital assets.
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Benchmark for Transparency: KuCoin Raises Industry Standards
KuCoin’s consistent PoR releases set a precedent for the industry. The April 2025 report highlights how robust internal verification can replace sporadic third-party audits.
The exchange has invested in real-time monitoring tools and scalable internal audits, ensuring continuous tracking rather than static disclosures. Moreover, KuCoin affirms, “Each PoR offers cryptographic verification for individual users, strengthening our platform’s credibility and accountability.”
This monthly procedure is more than just a compliance step between the exchange and regulators. It builds the foundations of trust and adoption in an especially dynamic landscape such as the crypto ecosystem.
With liabilities fully covered and reserves exceeding 100%, KuCoin assured its users taht their assets were secure, transparent, and verifiable. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, KuCoin continues to raise the standard for centralized exchanges. However, the question now is: Could other centralized exchanges ever hope to meet the same level of cryptographic transparency verifiable by users in the future?
