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Strike

Zap (Strike) Europe Limited · Malta
Key points
Official sourceUnclaimedMiCA-licensed · Malta
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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
🇲🇹 Malta
Founding date
2020
Team size
50-249
Trustpilot
2,9/5 →

Regulation

Regulatory licences
MiCA licence, notified on 30/06/2026
Licensing authority
Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
Registered services
  • Custody
  • Order execution
  • Transfer of crypto-assets
  • Crypto/fiat exchange
Register consulted
Consult the register → · verified on 03/07/2026

Strike is an app dedicated to Bitcoin, founded by Jack Mallers and built around Bitcoin payments and the Lightning network. In Europe, it lets users buy, sell, hold and send Bitcoin, with on-chain or Lightning withdrawals and scheduled purchases. Its positioning is that of a Bitcoin savings and payment app.

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) : to be verified

Available cryptos: 1

See the list

Detailed list of cryptos available for purchase: coming soon.

Accessibility

As a broker, Strike 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 0,89 % on a simple purchase.

Available in Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guernsey, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Czechia.

03How much it costs

Deposit
SEPA transfer0 %
Trading
0,89 %
published spread
Tapering from 0,89 % (base) to 0,49 % (best tier)
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).

Strike EU: trading fees decreasing with monthly volume: 0,89 % below 50 k€, 0,79 % from 50 k€ to 500 k€, 0,69 % from 500 k€ to 5 M€, 0,59 % from 5 M€ to 15 M€, then 0,49 % above. SEPA deposits are free: the 0,89 % is a general trading fee, not a bank-transfer purchase fee. Personal DCA: recurring purchases become fee-free after the initial period (hourly/daily after the first week; weekly/monthly from the 2nd purchase).

Fee source: https://strike.me/faq/what-are-the-bitcoin-trading-fees-on-strike-eu/ · verified on 26/08/2026
Simulate your own scenario (amount, duration, purchase method) with the fee simulator. Simulate your case →

04Security & custody

In-house custody (Strike/Zap), Bitcoin only; no public technical details found on the underlying custodian.

05What to know before you start

European Bitcoin-only app: real spot buying/selling, integrated custodial wallet, on-chain and Lightning withdrawals, DCA, target orders and Bitcoin payments. Personal and business accounts exist; fee-free DCA after the initial period applies to individuals but not to businesses. Bitcoin savings and payment positioning.

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

06Frequently asked questions

Is Strike licensed under MiCA?

Yes. Zap (Strike) Europe Limited is licensed as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) under the MiCA regulation. Competent authority: Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Malta. Notification to the ESMA register: 30/06/2026. 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 Strike?

For €100 of bitcoin bought by SEPA transfer, the total cost is 0,89 €, spread included and network fees excluded (Uncrypt €100 index). Fees checked on 26/08/2026 against the official fee schedule.

How many cryptos can you buy on Strike?

1 crypto-asset is available on Strike.

Can you withdraw your crypto from Strike to your own wallet?

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

Can you stake crypto on Strike?

No, Strike does not offer staking.

Can you schedule recurring purchases (DCA) on Strike?

Yes, Strike lets you schedule recurring purchases (DCA).