The Backbone: Bespoke Custody Architecture
In a crypto asset industry that rapidly innovates, the threat landscape constantly evolves. As natives, our team of safety specialists live and breathe cryptosecurity, remaining ever vigilant for potential exploits and attack surfaces.
The backbone of our custody services is the Bitcoin Suisse Vault architecture. From code audits, penetration testing, data privacy processes and redundant backup infrastructure, all the way through to protecting hardware from electromagnetic pulse (EMP) interference, we cover every base to keep your assets safe.
Speed, Convenience, And Reassurance: Our Crypto Account
Crypto markets move fast. At times, you have only minutes or even seconds to capitalize on an opportunity. Based on the foundation of our Vault architecture, the Bitcoin Suisse Crypto Account blends speed, convenience and safety – enabling you to trade 24/7 online or via your relationship manager.
Better speed and integration
Low-latency transactions in less than 500ms and straight-through processing via our FIX trading API.
Better flexibility
Support for over 40 protocols and hundreds of crypto assets, with staking for 10 major blockchains including ETH, SOL, XTZ, ADA, NEAR and DOT.
Better reassurance
Over 95% of crypto assets are held on segregated blockchain addresses in the Bitcoin Suisse Vault and thereby bankruptcy remote. Any crypto assets temporarily held in pooled storage for operational reasons are fully 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.
Better participation
Participate in network governance votes for supported crypto assets such as CFG, DOT, and KSM.
Better pricing
Transparent fee based on crypto assets under management. We cover all blockchain network fees.
Better service
Exceptional client service from our committed and responsive relationship managers well beyond standard banking hours.
Maximum Sovereignty: Our Vault Account
Planning to hold tokens for the long-term and seeking maximum control? The Bitcoin Suisse Vault account puts power solely in your hands, combining the sovereignty of a self-custodial wallet, backed by our proven, institutional-grade storage infrastructure. All processes, code and measures have been independently certified and tested by leading auditing and cryptosecurity firms.
ISAE 3402 Type 2
Audited by PwC.
Penetration Testing
by Compass Security.
Source Code Audit
by Zühlke.
Vault Account - Your Advantages
Better sovereignty
All crypto assets are held on personal, segregated addresses. Blockchain transactions can only be initiated by you and/or specified members of your organisation.
Better permissioning
Stipulate which accounts can jointly approve transactions using our multi-signature asset management system.
Better transparency
Get on-chain, cryptographic proof of ownership of your private keys with our message-signing feature.
Better flexibility
Support for over 25 blockchain protocols and hundreds of crypto assets.
Better participation
Participate in network governance votes for supported crypto assets such as CFG, DOT, and KSM.
Better service
Exceptional client service from our committed and responsive relationship managers well beyond standard banking hours.
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
30 +
Cryptosecurity and custody experts
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 Funds
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.
Secure Your Assets With a Native Crypto Powerhouse
Safety, speed and sovereignty – safeguard your crypto assets with our reliable, robust, and flexible custody solutions.
