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Bare Bitcoin

Bare Bitcoin AS · Norway
Key points
Official sourceUnclaimedMiCA-licensed · Norway
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Summary
01OverviewRegulatory status: MiCA-licensed or not, since when→02Services & AccessibilityWhat the app actually offers, as badges→03How much it costsTransfer, card, spread and withdrawal, in euros→04Security & custodyWhere your funds are, what recourse you have→05What to know before you startSpecifics, anomalies and affiliation→06Frequently asked questionsAnswers drawn from our verified data→

01Overview

The company

Headquarters
🇪🇺 Norway
Team size
1-10
Number of customers
≈ 4 000

Regulation

Regulatory licences
MiCA licence, notified on 26/06/2026
Licensing authority
Finanstilsynet (Norway)
Registered services
  • Custody
  • Transfer of crypto-assets
  • Crypto/fiat exchange
Register consulted
Consult the register → · verified on 23/08/2026

Bare Bitcoin is a Norwegian app dedicated entirely to Bitcoin and geared towards self-custody. It lets users buy and sell BTC, set up recurring savings and make on-chain or Lightning withdrawals to a personal wallet. Business accounts and an OTC service complete the offer, which remains limited to Bitcoin, with no altcoins or derivatives.

02Services & Accessibility

Concrete product features, distinct from the legal scope of the licence (block 01).

Simple purchase (Simple-Buy)Integrated walletStakingCrypto cardP2P marketFuturesOptionsMargin tradingFrench-language supportInstant verification (KYC)

Available cryptos: 1

See the list

Detailed list of cryptos available for purchase: coming soon.

Accessibility

As a broker, Bare Bitcoin suits some use cases more than others.

Minimum deposit: not disclosedMobile appWithdrawal to personal wallet possibleAutomatic DCADedicated pro interface: not disclosed

Withdrawal to a personal wallet possible. Better rate on recurring purchase (DCA): 0 % versus 0,85 % on a simple purchase.

Available in Norway.

03How much it costs

Deposit
SEPA transfer0 %
Trading
0,85 %
≈ 0,15 % estimated
Recurring buy (DCA)0 %
Holding

No known holding fees

Exit

not disclosed

Blockchain network fees always excluded (identical for everyone, not set by the platform).

Standard buy and sell: 0,70 % trading fee. Card purchase: 3,90 % surcharge; the total explicit cost before spread is therefore 4,60 % (0,70 % + 3,90 %). Autosparing/DCA: 0 % trading fee. Average spread published over the last 12 months: around 0,30 % round trip, i.e. ~0,15 % per side, but it varies with the market. NOK and BTC deposits: free. BTC custody: free. NOK withdrawal: 49 NOK on the standard plan. First on-chain BTC withdrawal of the month: no Bare Bitcoin service fee, but network fees still apply; subsequent withdrawals: dynamic service fees + network fees.

Fee source: https://barebitcoin.no/avgifter · verified on 26/08/2026
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04Security & custody

Free integrated custody, with the option to withdraw to one's own wallet at any time. Bare Bitcoin also allows automated withdrawals to an address/hardware wallet and XPUB import for address rotation.

05What to know before you start

Bitcoin only, geared towards self-custody: manual or automatic withdrawals to a hardware wallet, XPUB and Lightning. Free DCA, buy/sell 0,7 %, historical average spread stated at ~0,15 % per side. Business accounts limited to Norwegian companies meeting the shareholding criteria; OTC for large amounts. MiCA licence obtained from Finanstilsynet in June 2026.

Compensation transparency: affiliate partnership with Bare Bitcoin: À l'étude. A partnership has no influence on ranking or the default sort order (see Methodology).

06Frequently asked questions

Is Bare Bitcoin licensed under MiCA?

Yes. Bare Bitcoin AS is licensed as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) under the MiCA regulation. Competent authority: Finanstilsynet, Norway. Notification to the ESMA register: 26/06/2026. A MiCA licence works as a passport: it allows the provider to operate across the entire European Union.

How much does it cost to buy bitcoin on Bare Bitcoin?

For €100 of bitcoin bought by SEPA transfer, the total cost is 0,85 €, spread included and network fees excluded (Uncrypt €100 index). The spread is not published by the platform: this figure includes an estimate of it. Fees checked on 26/08/2026 against the official fee schedule.

How many cryptos can you buy on Bare Bitcoin?

1 crypto-asset is available on Bare Bitcoin.

Can you withdraw your crypto from Bare Bitcoin to your own wallet?

Yes, Bare Bitcoin lets you withdraw your crypto-assets to a personal wallet.

Can you stake crypto on Bare Bitcoin?

No, Bare Bitcoin does not offer staking.

Can you schedule recurring purchases (DCA) on Bare Bitcoin?

Yes, Bare Bitcoin lets you schedule recurring purchases (DCA).