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Bitcoin
Bitcoin has performed impressively in recent years as more and more investors discover this cryptocurrency for their portfolio.
The king and forefather
of cryptocurrencies
The first decentralised currency
Bitcoin’s price performance has captivated investors since its beginnings.
Digital Gold
Potential to become digital gold and a store of value in a digital asset portfolio.
Inflation-hedge
The cornerstone of the Bitcoin project is a limited supply of coins, preventing inflation and helping to grow its value.
The market king
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Created in 2009 by a person known as Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin rules over the digital currencies market, making up more than half of the capitalisation. For the time being, the share prices of altcoins still fluctuate based on Bitcoin. Supporters view the currency as digital gold, whose value should increase over time.
Unequalled to this day
Bitcoin never ceases to amaze with historical highs and lows – definitely the opposite of boring.
How to buy and sell Bitcoin at Swissquote
Via our eBanking
Click on "Go to platform with account",
then click "Trade" on the desired currency pair.
Via our eTrading platform
Go to the "Search & Trade" widget and type "Bitcoin" or "BTC" in the dedicated field. Click then on "Cryptocurrencies" and subsequently on "Trade".
Digital Assets are unregulated in most countries and consumer protection rules do not apply. As highly volatile speculative investments, Digital Assets can become illiquid at any time, and are not suitable for investors without a high risk tolerance. Make sure you understand each Digital Asset before you trade.