Specialized tools
| Tool | Blockchain | URL | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chainalysis Reactor | Multi-chain | https://www.chainalysis.com | Forensic analysis professional |
| Elliptic | Bitcoin, Ethereum | https://www.elliptic.co | Money laundering detection |
| Arkham Intelligence | Multi-chain | https://www.arkhamintelligence.com | Entity mapping with AI |
| Glassnode | On-chain analytics | https://glassnode.com | Advanced metrics |
| Etherscan | Ethereum | https://etherscan.io | Main explorer |
| Blockchain.info | Bitcoin | https://www.blockchain.com/explorer | Classic explorer |
| BlockCypher | Multi-chain API | https://www.blockcypher.com | Free API |
| Wallet Explorer | Bitcoin | https://www.walletexplorer.com | Wallet analysis |
Investigation methodology
Identify wallet address
Obtain the target wallet address from transaction records, forum posts, or other OSINT sources.
Search in Arkham Intelligence
Look up the address in Arkham Intelligence to check for known entity labels and cluster mappings.
Analyze transactions
Examine the full transaction history in Etherscan (Ethereum) or Blockchain.info (Bitcoin) to map inflows, outflows, and counterparties.
Trace fund flow with BlockCypher
Use the BlockCypher free API to programmatically trace fund flows and identify linked addresses across chains.