{"id":17567,"date":"2026-06-27T05:19:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T05:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/?p=17567"},"modified":"2026-06-27T05:19:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T05:19:03","slug":"is-cotps-legit-or-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam","title":{"rendered":"Is COTPS Legit or a Scam? Let&#8217;s Find Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3f8817c1b55\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3f8817c1b55\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#What_Is_COTPS\" >What Is COTPS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#Red_Flags_That_Expose_COTPS_as_a_Scam\" >Red Flags That Expose COTPS as a Scam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#1_Unrealistic_Guaranteed_Daily_Returns\" >1. Unrealistic Guaranteed Daily Returns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#2_No_Proof_of_Real_Trading_Activity\" >2. No Proof of Real Trading Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#3_Withdrawal_Delays_Disguised_as_Technical_Issues\" >3. Withdrawal Delays Disguised as Technical Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#4_Pyramid_Scheme_Referral_Structure\" >4. Pyramid Scheme Referral Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#5_Sudden_KYC_Demands_at_Withdrawal\" >5. Sudden KYC Demands at Withdrawal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#6_Anonymous_Founders_and_No_Customer_Support_Channels\" >6. Anonymous Founders and No Customer Support Channels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#What_Happened_to_COTPS_Users\" >What Happened to COTPS Users?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#How_to_Identify_a_Legitimate_Crypto_Platform\" >How to Identify a Legitimate Crypto Platform<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#1_Verifiable_Registration_and_Licensing\" >1. Verifiable Registration and Licensing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#2_No_Guaranteed_Returns\" >2. No Guaranteed Returns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#3_Two-Factor_Authentication_2FA\" >3. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#4_Anti-Phishing_Codes\" >4. Anti-Phishing Codes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#5_Transparent_Fee_Structure\" >5. Transparent Fee Structure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#Best_Platform_to_Safely_Sell_Crypto_%E2%80%93_Prestmit\" >Best Platform to Safely Sell Crypto &#8211; Prestmit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#1_Is_COTPS_still_operating\" >1. Is COTPS still operating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#2_Can_I_get_my_money_back_from_COTPS\" >2. Can I get my money back from COTPS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#3_What_is_a_safe_alternative_to_COTPS\" >3. What is a safe alternative to COTPS?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/is-cotps-legit-or-scam\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COTPS quickly rose to prominence through its aggressive referral marketing and the promise of <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/5-lazy-crypto-investment-strategies-earn-passive-income\">crypto passive income<\/a>. It&#8217;s no wonder you&#8217;ve heard about it and now want to know whether it&#8217;s legitimate. This COTPS crypto platform review has all the answers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We break down what COTPS is, what happened, and key factors to consider before investing in any crypto platform. So, is COTPS legit or a scam? Find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_COTPS\"><\/span><b>What Is COTPS?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17569 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cryptos-otc-trading-platform.jpg\" alt=\"COTPS review\" width=\"740\" height=\"414\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cryptos-otc-trading-platform.jpg 740w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cryptos-otc-trading-platform-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 740px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 740\/414;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COTPS or COTP, also known as Cryptos OTC Trading Platform Limited, was a supposed over-the-counter crypto trading platform that started its promotions in 2022. It claimed to use automated algorithms to find profitable crypto trades every two hours and generate consistent passive returns for investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The numbers it promised were extraordinary, up to 3% per day or 0.3% every two hours. All users did was to simply deposit USDT into the platform. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COTPS also ran an aggressive referral program. It offered commissions of up to 15% for recruiting new investors and additional commissions when those recruits brought in further investors. The minimum deposit was just 9 USDT, which made it easy for anyone to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17570 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/COTPS-Investor-Showing-Off-Earnings.jpg\" alt=\"COTPS review\" width=\"1170\" height=\"974\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/COTPS-Investor-Showing-Off-Earnings.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/COTPS-Investor-Showing-Off-Earnings-1024x852.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/COTPS-Investor-Showing-Off-Earnings-150x125.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/COTPS-Investor-Showing-Off-Earnings-768x639.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1170px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1170\/974;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COTPS claimed to be registered in the USA and regulated by FinCEN MSB. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) is only responsible for preventing financial crimes. MSB, on the other hand, is also not a regulatory body. This means COTPS was not licensed by an official body to offer investment products. But is cotps.com a scam? Let&#8217;s find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Flags_That_Expose_COTPS_as_a_Scam\"><\/span><b>Red Flags That Expose COTPS as a Scam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Unrealistic_Guaranteed_Daily_Returns\"><\/span><b>1. Unrealistic Guaranteed Daily Returns<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not ideal in the crypto trading space to offer daily yield guarantees, let alone 3% per day. Due to the <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/will-bitcoins-ever-crash\">volatility of the crypto market<\/a>, traders, hedge funds, and algorithmic systems usually operate under conditions that make consistent daily returns impossible. Any platform promising such returns is most likely not generating those returns through crypto trading.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_No_Proof_of_Real_Trading_Activity\"><\/span><b>2. No Proof of Real Trading Activity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is suspicious that COTPS never disclosed which exchanges it traded on. This, coupled with it not sharing what cryptocurrency pairs it used and how its arbitrage algorithm worked. Users had no way to verify that any real trading was happening. A legit platform would be transparent about its trading history and on-chain activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Withdrawal_Delays_Disguised_as_Technical_Issues\"><\/span><b>3. Withdrawal Delays Disguised as Technical Issues<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In May 2022, users faced a delay in receiving verification messages during withdrawals. COTPS had claimed it was because it was switching SMS providers. However, beneath all of that was an artificial delay created by COTPS to block withdrawals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When users tried to withdraw, they found their SMS codes arrived too late to be valid, or did not arrive at all. Shortly after, the platform posted a message claiming they experienced a hack attack and that they would resolve it within three to five weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the site then went offline entirely. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) later confirmed that it was a COTPS exit scam after the body filed a cease-and-desist order. Estimated losses from the collapse reported by affected users exceeded $333 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Pyramid_Scheme_Referral_Structure\"><\/span><b>4. Pyramid Scheme Referral Structure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COTPS applied the typical <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-spot-bitcoin-ponzi-schemes\">Ponzi scheme strategy<\/a>. It paid early investors with the money from new members. Moreover, it paid investors for recruiting new people and additional commissions when those recruits recruited further investors. Even the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dfpi.ca.gov\/press_release\/dfpi-launches-crackdown-on-crypto-asset-fueled-ponzi-and-pyramid-schemes\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DFPI&#8217;s cease-and-desist order<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> described it as a pyramid scheme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Sudden_KYC_Demands_at_Withdrawal\"><\/span><b>5. Sudden KYC Demands at Withdrawal<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COTPS usually does not impose any <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-kyc-and-why-do-crypto-exchanges-require-it\">Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements<\/a> on users at deposit. But when it&#8217;s time to withdraw, users must complete their crypto KYC. This is a well-documented scam tactic to create friction at the exit point to delay or prevent withdrawals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Anonymous_Founders_and_No_Customer_Support_Channels\"><\/span><b>6. Anonymous Founders and No Customer Support Channels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one knew the founders of COTPS. Additionally, the company didn&#8217;t have a verifiable address or an official customer support channel. When the <\/span><b>withdrawal verification scam <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">occurred, users had no channel to escalate issues. They also could not contact any regulatory body, since COTPS never disclosed which regulator, if any, oversaw its operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happened_to_COTPS_Users\"><\/span><b>What Happened to COTPS Users?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over $333 million was lost to the <\/span><b>COTPS Ponzi scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Users who had funds on the platform at the time of shutdown lost everything. There was no way to recover lost funds. In September 2022, the DFPI formally issued a cease-and-desist order against COTPS for offering unregistered securities and making untrue statements of material facts to investors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The order confirmed that COTPS operated as a <\/span><b>High Yield Investment Program (HYIP),<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is referred to as a Ponzi-style scheme by the regulatory body. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the COTPS exit scam, another scheme appeared under the domain cotp. finance, operating as COTP Safe Miner. It uses the same model where users will connect a wallet, deposit USDT, earn passive income, and earn up to 12% per referral.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Identify_a_Legitimate_Crypto_Platform\"><\/span><b>How to Identify a Legitimate Crypto Platform<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid falling victim to platforms like COTPS, here is what to look for before depositing on any crypto platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Verifiable_Registration_and_Licensing\"><\/span><b>1. Verifiable Registration and Licensing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by confirming whether the crypto platform you intend to use is licensed by a recognized financial regulator. This goes beyond a mere business registration. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of regulators, with confirmed licensing, include the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), or equivalent national regulators. COTPS falsely claimed FinCEN MSB status, which is a registration, not a license. Always verify the claim on the regulator&#8217;s own website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_No_Guaranteed_Returns\"><\/span><b>2. No Guaranteed Returns<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a platform is guaranteeing huge weekly, daily, or even monthly returns, regardless of market conditions, it is most likely not genuine. Be wary because legit platforms fluctuate with the market, especially in the crypto market, where even Bitcoin can drop 10-20% in a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Two-Factor_Authentication_2FA\"><\/span><b>3. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legitimate platforms usually require 2FA crypto security on both login and withdrawal. This protects your account from unauthorised access even if your password is compromised. In the case of the <\/span><b>COTPS withdrawal problem<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it weaponised the SMS verification step to block users from taking their money. It never cared about protecting users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Anti-Phishing_Codes\"><\/span><b>4. Anti-Phishing Codes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some reputed platforms allow users to set a personal anti-phishing code, which comes with every email from the platform. If you receive an email without your code, you know it\u2019s not from the real platform. This feature protects users from fake messages, which are pretty common in crypto arbitrage scams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Transparent_Fee_Structure\"><\/span><b>5. Transparent Fee Structure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trustworthy crypto trading platform publishes its fees clearly: trading fees, withdrawal fees, and any other charges. COTPS had no transparent fee structure, and users reported being presented with unexpected fee demands when trying to withdraw.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Platform_to_Safely_Sell_Crypto_%E2%80%93_Prestmit\"><\/span><b>Best Platform to Safely Sell Crypto &#8211; Prestmit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10441 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/prestmit.jpg\" alt=\"COTPS review\" width=\"1500\" height=\"787\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/prestmit.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/prestmit-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/prestmit-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/prestmit-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/prestmit-1320x693.jpg 1320w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/787;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prestmit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the safest crypto trading platforms to <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/crypto-to-cash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exchange your crypto for cash<\/a>. It supports selling BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, Litecoin, DOGE, TRON, and BNB, and you can receive payment directly to your local bank account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/bitcoin-price-naira\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prestmit&#8217;s rates calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows you exactly what your crypto is worth in Naira or Cedis before you sell. If you are trading large amounts of crypto, the OTC (over the counter) desk lets you agree on a fixed rate before the transaction happens, so the price doesn&#8217;t change mid-sale, and you don&#8217;t run a loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you start selling at $65,000 per BTC but by the time your full order executes, the price has dropped to $64,200, Prestmit ensures you get $65,000 per BTC. It&#8217;s designed for sellers who need to move significant volume quickly and predictably.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, Prestmit enforces security with biometric verification and two-factor authentication (2FA) at login and for every transaction. You can also contact the customer support if you need help resolving anything. Response is swift and helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_COTPS_still_operating\"><\/span><b>1. Is COTPS still operating?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. COTPS shut down in May 2022. The website went offline, withdrawals were frozen, and users\u2019 funds became inaccessible. However, follow-up schemes using the COTP name have appeared.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_I_get_my_money_back_from_COTPS\"><\/span><b>2. Can I get my money back from COTPS?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery is difficult and not guaranteed. If you deposited via credit card or bank wire, a chargeback request is an option worth considering, but seeing that so much time has passed, it may no longer be possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_a_safe_alternative_to_COTPS\"><\/span><b>3. What is a safe alternative to COTPS?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prestmit is a transparent, legitimate platform for selling crypto for cash. 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