Litigators & trial counsel
Find concealed digital assets before settlement or trial, and walk into discovery knowing which exchanges and payment apps to subpoena.
Asset Searches— Cryptocurrency Tracing
Cryptocurrency tracing for litigation and recovery.
Cryptocurrency tracing is the investigative work of tying a person to exchange accounts, payment apps, and wallets, then following on-chain flows to identify where digital assets went and who holds them. OnTrial delivers a ranked list of who to subpoena and what to ask for.
For litigators, judgment creditors, bankruptcy trustees, and compliance teams. Custom scope, on retainer.
What it is
Follow the money on-chain.
The blockchain is public. The people behind it are not — until someone ties them together.
Cryptocurrency tracing connects a named subject to the exchange accounts, payment apps, and wallets they control, then follows transaction flows on-chain to labeled exchange wallets. The result shows where digital assets moved, which custodians hold identity records, and whether any flow touches sanctioned addresses.
OnTrial runs it alongside its Global CryptoScan report, traditional asset searches, skip tracing to locate the debtor, and civil litigation investigations — each finding analyst-verified. See the glossary for the terms of art.
Who this is for
Built for counsel chasing digital assets.
Judgment creditors & enforcement counsel
Locate the debtor, map their accounts, property, and crypto, and arm counsel for debtor exams and turnover motions.
Bankruptcy trustees & recovery counsel
Identify undisclosed crypto holdings and trace transfers out of the estate for fraudulent-transfer and adversary proceedings.
Fraud-recovery & compliance teams
Trace funds lost to fraud and scams, and screen wallets and counterparties for on-chain sanctions exposure.
What it includes
The components of a crypto trace.
Account & payment-app discovery
Crypto exchange and payment-app accounts tied to a named subject — the custodial endpoints where digital assets meet identity and can be reached by subpoena. A Global CryptoScan account scan is often the starting point.
Wallet attribution & ENS names
Wallets attributed to the subject, including ENS names, with each link between person and address sourced and analyst-verified.
On-chain flows & sanctions exposure
Transaction flows traced to labeled exchange wallets, with on-chain sanctions exposure flagged for compliance and enhanced due diligence.
Subpoena targets & enforcement support
A ranked list of who to subpoena and what to ask for — built for discovery, debtor exams, and turnover motions.
Typical engagements
Where crypto tracing gets ordered.
- Concealed digital assets in civil litigation
- Judgment enforcement and post-judgment recovery
- Undisclosed crypto in bankruptcy estates
- Fraud and scam recovery
- Divorce asset tracing involving cryptocurrency
- On-chain sanctions exposure screening
Why the work holds up
Defensible from trace through turnover.
Reports support discovery, debtor exams, and turnover motions. Every finding is sourced. Every finding is analyst-verified.
Every internal role at OnTrial is held by a veteran of the U.S. military, federal law enforcement, or state / municipal law enforcement — by mandate.
SOC 2 aligned; FCRA, GLBA, and CCPA compliant. AI-governance posture is documented — see AI Governance and Data Security.
OnTrial, LLC is licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety as a Private Investigations Company (#C31261501). Field operators are licensed to the standards of each jurisdiction where they operate.
FAQ
Cryptocurrency tracing, explained.
- What is cryptocurrency tracing?
- Cryptocurrency tracing is the investigative work of tying a person to exchange accounts, payment apps, and wallets, then following on-chain transaction flows to identify where digital assets went and who holds them. For litigation and recovery, the goal is a documented, analyst-verified record that tells counsel exactly who to subpoena and what to ask for.
- What does a cryptocurrency tracing investigation include?
- Crypto exchange and payment-app account discovery, wallet attribution, ENS names, transaction flows to labeled exchange wallets, and on-chain sanctions exposure, with subpoena targeting. It is a custom-scope engagement on retainer. A standalone Global CryptoScan — an account scan for potential exchange and payment-app accounts linked to the subject's known identifiers, not on-chain tracing — is often the starting point. The work pairs with a full asset search when real property, vehicles, and business interests are also in play.
- Who uses cryptocurrency tracing?
- Litigators hunting concealed assets, judgment creditors preparing debtor exams and turnover motions, bankruptcy trustees pursuing undisclosed holdings, family law counsel in divorce matters, fraud-recovery counsel, compliance teams screening counterparties for sanctions exposure, and law enforcement and prosecutors.
- Can OnTrial identify who owns a crypto wallet?
- OnTrial ties people to exchanges, payment apps, and wallets and traces on-chain flows to labeled exchange wallets — so the custodian holding identity records can be identified and compelled through civil litigation process.
- How long does cryptocurrency tracing take?
- Cryptocurrency tracing is a custom-scope engagement on retainer, so there is no fixed turnaround — scope and timeline are agreed with a case manager at intake, with filing and hearing deadlines built in. A Global CryptoScan account scan, often the starting point, returns in 4–5 business days standard, 2–3 business days on rush. No subscription or monthly fees.
Scope a cryptocurrency trace.
Become an OnTrial client to order a Global CryptoScan through the secure client portal, or scope a tracing engagement with a case manager. No subscription, no monthly fees.