Bitvavo review
Updated October 12, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
Bitvavo differs from broader brokers by concentrating its service around crypto with custodial holding, mobile wallet access and published proof of reserves. You may prefer it if you want straightforward app based oversight of crypto holdings in one mobile place.
Key facts
- Best for
- People wanting mobile focused crypto brokerage
- Markets
- Crypto↗
- Regulators
- Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM)↗
- Investor protection
- EU ICS up to EUR 20,000↗
- Legal entity
- Bitvavo B.V.↗
- Headquarters
- Netherlands↗
- Founded
- 2018↗
- Support channels
- Help-centre↗
- Features
- Crypto, Mobile app
- Official website
- bitvavo.com
Crypto wallets
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 5 sources
Pros
Pros
- Provides custodial holding for crypto alongside access through a mobile wallet.
- Covers crypto markets with app based access for everyday portfolio management.
- Shares reserve information for added visibility around client holdings.
Who it suits
- People who prefer mobile management for crypto holdings
- Holders who value custodial arrangements with reserve visibility
How Bitvavo compares
Where Bitvavo is available
- Available
- Everywhere except United States
- Licence in Netherlands
- Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) (MiCA CASP 724500MX2WBKDJP9HE56), checked September 26, 2026, also valid in Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Frequently asked questions
What does Bitvavo offer to investors?+
Bitvavo offers access to crypto markets through a mobile app with custodial holding. The mobile wallet supports everyday oversight of holdings in one place. Reserve information provides additional visibility around those holdings.
Which markets does Bitvavo cover?+
Bitvavo covers crypto markets and positions its brokerage service around digital assets. Access comes through a mobile app that supports monitoring and management. The wallet on mobile brings holdings together for everyday oversight.
How does Bitvavo handle custody and wallet access?+
Bitvavo provides custodial holding for crypto, so holdings remain under its custody structure. Interaction happens through wallet access on mobile for viewing and managing assets. Proof of reserves adds an extra layer of visibility for holders.
Which regulators oversee Bitvavo?+
Bitvavo is overseen by Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Which company operates Bitvavo?+
Bitvavo is operated by Bitvavo B.V.. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is Bitvavo based?+
Bitvavo is based in Netherlands. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
When was Bitvavo founded?+
Bitvavo was founded in 2018. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
How can I contact Bitvavo support?+
Bitvavo offers support through Help-centre. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- coingecko.com/en/exchanges/bitvavo checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Coins listed, Founded, Coins supported, Markets
“id=bitvavo; coins=423; pairs=433”
- defillama.com/cex/bitvavo checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Proof of reserves
“slug=bitvavo; category=CEX; tvl=706750449.0718404”
- esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-12/CASPS.csv checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Investor protection, Legal entity, Regulators, Licences
“ae_homeMemberState=NL”
- coincodecap.com/bitvavo-review checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Derivatives
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitvavo checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features
“Bitvavo mobile app and crypto trading platform”
- support.bitvavo.com/hc/en-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Custody, Support channels, Wallet type
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked October 13, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Minimum deposit, Stock trade fee, Account fee, Inactivity fee, Retail accounts that lose money.