The Backbone: Our Custody Architecture
As they gain prominence and regulatory acceptance, clients are asking about assigning a portion of their portfolio to crypto assets. This can pose challenges for family offices, banks and external asset managers (EAMs) which use core systems that do not support crypto custody.
Our institutional-grade custody services are underpinned by Bitcoin Suisse Vault, our robust, audited crypto storage solution. It employs cryptographic and physical security measures, fully redundant backup hardware, and stringent data management practices to keep your clients’ assets safe.
Convenience, Visibility, And Safety: Our Crypto Account
Storing crypto can be complex – involving dedicated hardware, specialized cryptosecurity measures, and sensitive cryptographic keys. This is compounded when you have the responsibility to oversee multiple client accounts. Based on the foundation of our Vault architecture, the Crypto Account combines convenience and visibility, with robust cryptosecurity.
All backend blockchain processes are managed by our team of native specialists, leaving you free to direct transactions via your online account or relationship manager. Our dedicated APIs and reporting tools enable you to view and manage your clients’ crypto holdings and trading activity in your upstream software systems.
Better visibility
360° oversight of your clients’ holdings, staking rewards, and trading activity via our dedicated FIX and REST APIs, which can be integrated into virtually any upstream software, websites or apps
Better capital efficiency
Empower your clients to get even more from their crypto assets by taking advantage of our staking service.
Better reassurance
You can rest assured that all crypto assets are either fully segregated and bankruptcy remote, or covered one-to-one by a bank guarantee issued by a Swiss bank.
Please note that for operational reasons, we leverage third-party custody technology for certain less common crypto assets, but they generally remain segregated. This does not apply to large-cap assets like BTC and ETH. Ask your relationship manager whether any of the assets in the portfolios you manage are affected.
Better pricing
Transparent fee based on crypto assets under management. We cover all underlying blockchain network fees.
Better service
Should you need assistance, you can rely on exceptional client service from our committed, responsive, crypto-native relationship managers.
Maximum Sovereignty: Our Vault Account
The Bitcoin Suisse Vault Account is designed for experienced crypto holders who wish to exert maximum sovereignty over their assets. You (or your clients) assume full, exclusive control and responsibility for all blockchain transactions, with the ability to co-sign them with specified other account holders.
Better sovereignty
All crypto assets are held on segregated blockchain addresses. Blockchain transactions can only be initiated by you and/or specified accounts.
Better permissioning
Stipulate which accounts can jointly approve transactions using our multi-signature asset management system.
Better service
Should you need assistance, you can rely on exceptional client service from our committed, responsive, crypto-native relationship managers.
Safety in Numbers
The numbers below apply to the Bitcoin Suisse Group.
7
Dedicated APIs to manage and monitor trading (both FIX and REST), custody, staking, reporting, customer management and loans (REST)
6 bn
crypto assets under custody in CHF
40 +
Supported blockchains
CHF 0
Setup fees for custody accounts.
How to Secure Your Crypto Assets With Us
To store your crypto assets with us, simply follow the three steps below.
Add funds and buy crypto assets
Fund your account using a bank transfer or crypto transaction. If you fund your account with fiat, click on “Trade” from the portfolio view to buy crypto assets.
Move your crypto assets to your chosen custody account.
Ask your relationship manager which type of custody account best suits your needs. By default, your clients’ crypto asset portfolios will be held on Crypto Accounts. Should you wish, your relationship manager can establish one or more Vault Accounts where you can transfer some crypto assets.
Additional Services For Financial Service Providers
Our cohesive suite of crypto finance services provides a seamlessly integrated ownership and investment experience. Here are the other services you can avail of by opening an account.
Trading - Invest
Best execution across over 12 of the world’s largest and most trusted crypto venues, with minimized counterparty risk and extensive API support.
Staking - Grow
Earn rewards that regularly outperform industry benchmarks from proof-of-stake crypto assets like ETH, SOL, DOT, ADA and many more.
Lending - Leverage
Access liquidity without selling your crypto. Borrow USD, EUR or CHF using over 15 supported assets to back your loan.
Invest in Loans - Earn
Lend major fiat currencies and earn attractive yields compared to conventional short-term money market instruments.
Safeguard Your Clients’ Tokens With Switzerland’s Largest Crypto Custodian
Protect your client’s crypto assets with our secure, streamlined, and audited custody solution.
