Bitcoin Suisse AG
Qualified Custodian
Established Est. 2013
Switzerland
21Rates Quality Score: 5.7/10
Bitcoin Suisse, founded 2013 in Zug, Switzerland, is a premium crypto-financial service provider offering trading, staking, custody, lending, and investment products. Custodies over CHF 6 billion and ranks among the world’s top staking operators.
Custody Model
ModelHosted Custody
LicensesFINMA-regulated VT License (pending full banking license)
RegulatorySwiss AMLA, FINMA regulations
JurisdictionSwitzerland (FINMA-supervised)
Fees & Minimums
Fee Structure0.5-1.5% annual custody fee. CHF 5,000 minimum deposit. Trading fees 0.25-0.75% per transaction.
Min BalanceCHF 5,000
WithdrawalsBased on account tier
Security
Cold Storage98% cold storage
InsuranceComprehensive insurance via Swiss and global insurers
Proof of Reserves No
Asset SegregationYes
AuditsAnnual external audits
Features
API Access Not available
Mobile App Yes
Hardware Wallet Not supported
Institutional Available
Integrated Trading Yes
AssetsBTC, ETH, SOL, ADA, DOT, XRP, 30+ digital assets
Frequently Asked Questions About Bitcoin Suisse AG
Bitcoin Suisse AG is a qualified custodian, meaning it is a regulated financial institution authorised to hold client assets. This is important for institutional investors who are legally required to use a qualified custodian under regulations such as the SEC Custody Rule.
Bitcoin Suisse AG carries the following insurance coverage: Comprehensive insurance via Swiss and global insurers. Always confirm specific coverage terms, limits, and exclusions directly with Bitcoin Suisse AG before depositing assets.
Bitcoin Suisse AG stores 98% cold storage of assets in cold storage (offline). Cold storage protects against remote hacking by keeping private keys disconnected from the internet.
Bitcoin Suisse AG's fee structure: 0.5-1.5% annual custody fee. CHF 5,000 minimum deposit. Trading fees 0.25-0.75% per transaction.. Custody fees are typically charged as an annual basis-point fee on assets under custody or a flat monthly fee.
The minimum balance requirement at Bitcoin Suisse AG is CHF 5,000. This may vary based on account type and service tier.
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Last verified: August 2026