What Blockrise does

Blockrise Capital B.V., headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, operates a regulated Bitcoin-only platform that delivers semi-custodial custody, brokerage, asset management, and Bitcoin-backed lending to retail individuals, corporates, and high-net-worth clients across Europe. Founded in 2017 and MiCAR-licensed (license number 41000029) by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets in November 2025, the firm transitioned to a Bitcoin-only model in October 2025 after discontinuing support for Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies. Its core technology stack combines Segregated, on-chain verifiable semi-custodial wallets with Securosys CyberVault Pro Hardware Security Modules deployed across multiple secure data centers, supporting quorum-based transaction approvals and time-based constraints, and a native mobile application for iOS and Android.

The platform is structured as a core-plus-modules product: a central Wallet and Broker (0.50% per transaction) anchor trading and custody, while add-on modules include the Fundamentals systematic asset management strategy (1.82% annual management fee including 21% VAT, with performance fees eliminated as of July 2026), Easy Invest recurring purchases, Bitcoin-backed loans and Secured Lending (via Blockrise Lending B.V., minimum €20,000), Treasury Management for corporates, and Legacy Planning for estate transfer. Distribution combines self-serve web and mobile onboarding (sub-ten-minute automated approvals) with a Banking-as-a-Service partnership with European neobank bunq, which provides embedded IBAN bank accounts with up to €100,000 in Dutch deposit-guarantee protection; over 40% of Blockrise users adopted the bunq integration within weeks of launch. Execution is routed through a strategic trading partnership with Bitvavo, leveraging one of Europe's largest euro-denominated Bitcoin order books. The company monetizes via subscription, transaction, and lending fees; custody fees were reduced to 0% in June 2026, signaling a land-and-expand posture. Blockrise raised €2M in seed funding in May 2025 and has publicly indicated a target of approximately €15M for further growth.

Name

Blockrise

Legal name

Blockrise Capital B.V.

Website

https://blockrise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blockrise (Blockrise Capital B.V.) is a MiCAR-licensed, Bitcoin-only platform in Rotterdam offering semi-custodial Bitcoin custody, brokerage, asset management, and Bitcoin-backed loans to retail, corporate, and high-net-worth clients across Europe, secured by Securosys HSM infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bitcoin Custody & Trading Platform

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Asset Custody & Key Management (MPC, HSM, Wallet Infra) (FSAGAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Asset Custody & Wallet Infrastructure for Institutions (MPC/HSM, key mgmt, policy controls) (FSAPAIAE), On-Chain Payments & Stablecoin Infrastructure (Issuance, Rails, Treasury) (FSAGAMAD)

Keywords

• Bitcoin custody services
• Crypto asset management
• Bitcoin trading platform
• Bitcoin-backed lending
• Digital asset security

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custody Services: Bitcoin custody fees charged on crypto assets held in portfolio wallets. As of June 2026, custody fees reduced to 0% per year, making custody free for clients.
2. Brokerage: Fees charged on exchange of funds to crypto assets and vice versa. Brokerage fee of 0.50% per transaction.
3. Asset Management: Management fees for the Fundamentals strategy. Management fee of 1.82% per year (including 21% VAT). Performance fee eliminated as of July 1, 2026. Trading costs of 0.30% per transaction passed through to clients.
4. Bitcoin-Backed Loans: Loans secured by bitcoin as collateral. Closing fee of 1.5% and liquidation costs of 2% on liquidation amount. Offered via Blockrise Lending B.V. Minimum loan starting at €20,000.
5. Secured Lending: Fixed-interest EUR lending secured by segregated bitcoin as collateral. Offered via Blockrise Lending B.V.
6. Withdrawal Fees: Bitcoin withdrawal fee of 0.25% per withdrawal. Blockchain fees are network-dependent and passed through.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blockrise operates a Bitcoin-only platform providing institutional-grade custody, brokerage, asset management, and bitcoin-backed lending services through a semi-custodial wallet secured by HSM infrastructure. Clients retain direct on-chain ownership of their bitcoin while Blockrise provides the regulated European (MiCAR) infrastructure, mobile app access, and integration with banking services via bunq.

Product overview

Blockrise is a Bitcoin-only platform offering a unified suite of custody, trading, and wealth management services built around a semi-custodial wallet architecture. The platform operates on a core-plus-modules model: the central Wallet (secured with HSM infrastructure from Securosys) and Broker enable direct Bitcoin ownership and trading, while add-on modules including Asset Management (Fundamentals strategy), Bitcoin-backed Loans, Secured Lending, Treasury Management, Legacy Planning, and Easy Invest extend functionality for specific use cases. Account types (Personal, Business, Joint, Parent-Child) serve different customer segments. The platform is MiCAR-licensed in the Netherlands (license number 41000029) and integrates with bunq for Banking-as-a-Service (fiat accounts) and Bitvavo for trading execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wallet Secure semi-custodial Bitcoin wallet where clients directly own their bitcoin with institutional-grade security. Each wallet is protected with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and offers granular access controls, quorum-based transaction approvals, and time-based constraints.
• Blockrise App Mobile application providing real-time insights about Bitcoin portfolio. Allows easy account funding and trading. Designed to be user-friendly for everyone with available iOS and Android versions.
• Blockrise Broker Buy and sell Bitcoin directly through the Blockrise platform. Fund account from own bank account and trade. Includes one-time and recurring purchases. Brokerage fee is 0.50% per transaction.
• Fundamentals Asset Management Systematic, rules-based investment strategy that manages exposure between Bitcoin and a Euro position using a quantitative model. Positions are reassessed and adjusted monthly. Designed for long-term Bitcoin exposure with disciplined risk management. As of June 2026, performance fee has been removed.
• Bitcoin-backed Loans Access euro liquidity without selling Bitcoin. Borrow against Bitcoin holdings while keeping long-term position intact. Loan origination fee 1.5%, liquidation fee 2% over liquidation amount. Offered by Blockrise Lending B.V.
• Secured Lending Fixed-interest EUR lending secured by segregated Bitcoin as collateral. Features transparent terms and continuous risk management. Offered by Blockrise Lending B.V.
• Treasury Management Bitcoin treasury solutions for corporate clients. Allows businesses to hold Bitcoin on their balance sheet with institutional-grade custody and compliance.
• Legacy Planning Estate planning services for passing Bitcoin to the next generation. Ensures Bitcoin holdings can be transferred to heirs.
• Easy Invest Recurring Bitcoin purchase feature enabling dollar-cost averaging strategy. Allows automated periodic investments in Bitcoin.
• Back-up Account recovery solution ensuring users never lose access to their Bitcoin. Includes Cloud Recovery feature and backup services. Backup usage fee is €999 per recovery action.
• Personal Account Individual Bitcoin investing account for personal investors seeking to buy, hold, and manage bitcoin with institutional-grade security.
• Business Account Bitcoin account for corporates and treasuries. Includes treasury management services for corporate bitcoin holdings.
• Joint Account Joint Bitcoin investing account for investing with a partner or loved one.
• Parent-Child Account Multi-signature Bitcoin account enabling parents and children to invest together for the future.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• bunqcoreTechnology or Integration · 29 April 2026European neobank bunq partnered with Blockrise to deliver Banking-as-a-Service powered Bitcoin services. Blockrise clients in the Netherlands can now open embedded bank accounts instantly, managing fiat funds alongside Bitcoin transactions with euro deposits safeguarded up to €100,000 under the Dutch Deposit Guarantee Scheme. This represents bunq's first live BaaS use case and collaboration represents growing convergence between regulated banking and digital assets.
• BitvavocoreTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2026Strategic trading partnership formalizing existing collaboration since Blockrise's founding. Bitvavo provides one of Europe's largest euro order books for Bitcoin, enabling consistent availability, tight spreads, and institutional-grade execution for Blockrise's custody, brokerage, and asset management services.
• SecurosyscoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware Security Module infrastructure provider. Blockrise uses Securosys CyberVault Pro cluster with Decanus Terminals across multiple secure data centers. Partnership provides cryptographic key generation and protection, supporting quorum-based transaction approvals and mobile signing via secure element chips.
• BlockstreamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEngagement at Blockstream Summit in Italy for Bitcoin community connection and thought leadership positioning.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AMINA Bank (formerly SEBA Bank): Swiss-regulated digital asset bank providing institutional custody, trading, and lending. Comparable to Blockrise as a regulated European platform serving institutional and HNW clients with regulated digital asset services under Swiss/EU frameworks.
• Swan Bitcoin: Bitcoin-only platform offering custody, brokerage, and IRA services for individuals and businesses. Directly comparable to Blockrise given its single-asset focus, self-custody with qualified custody options, and similar target of long-term Bitcoin accumulators.
• Unchained Capital: US-based Bitcoin financial services firm offering collaborative custody, Bitcoin-backed loans, and retirement accounts. Directly comparable on Bitcoin-only positioning, multi-signature custody, and BTC-collateralized lending.
• Relai: Swiss-headquartered Bitcoin-only app with self-custodial wallet and recurring purchases. Comparable as a European Bitcoin-only retail platform with mobile-first UX and similar target audience of individual long-term holders.
• Nunchuk: Bitcoin-only collaborative custody wallet platform. Comparable on multi-signature self-custody infrastructure and the Bitcoin-only ethos that distinguishes Blockrise from multi-asset wallets.
• River Financial: Bitcoin-only financial services company offering self-custody, brokerage, and retirement accounts. Directly comparable to Blockrise on Bitcoin-only positioning, lightning network integration, and focus on long-term holders.

Broad incumbents

• BitGo: Institutional digital asset custody and trading infrastructure provider with qualified custody services. Comparable on institutional-grade custody and lending, though BitGo serves a broader multi-asset client base than Blockrise.
• Anchorage Digital: US-regulated digital asset bank providing custody, trading, lending, and staking to institutions. Comparable on regulated institutional custody and staking/lending products, though multi-asset and US-centric rather than Bitcoin-only and European.
• Coinbase: Largest US-listed crypto exchange and custodian, providing retail trading, institutional custody (Coinbase Prime), and asset management in Europe. Comparable on the regulated custody, brokerage, and asset management offering, though multi-asset and significantly larger scale than Blockrise.
• Sygnum Bank: Swiss-regulated digital asset banking group offering institutional custody, trading, lending, and asset management. Comparable as a fully regulated European digital asset platform serving institutional and corporate clients, though broader in scope than Blockrise's Bitcoin-only focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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