What BISON App does

BISON App is a mobile-first, multi-asset retail trading platform operated as a brand within Boerse Stuttgart Group, Germany's second-largest stock exchange operator with over 160 years of financial market history. The platform enables retail investors to trade 63 cryptocurrencies alongside more than 2,500 stocks, ETFs, ETCs, and ETNs through native iOS and Android applications and a web trading interface at trade.bisonapp.com. As of 2026, BISON serves over 1,040,000 registered users across 70+ countries, with onboarding via video-ident allowing account setup in minutes and trade execution in roughly ten seconds. The product surface also includes a demo mode, recurring crypto savings plans (Sparplan), Solana staking, and — launched in April 2026 — the BISON Select premium loyalty program with Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers for users executing €40,000+ in annual crypto trading volume.

The platform's technical architecture is not a standalone build but rather a consumer-facing layer integrated with multiple Boerse Stuttgart Group and partner entities: custody is provided by Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH under the EU's MiCAR license and BaFin supervision, trade execution routes through EUWAX AG, and Euro account/payment services are handled by Solaris SE and Deutsche Bank with statutory deposit protection of up to €100,000 per investor. This regulated, bank-partnered stack is the central feature distinguishing BISON from offshore crypto exchanges targeting the same retail segment in DACH.

BISON's revenue model is spread-based: no explicit trading commissions, deposit/withdrawal fees, or wallet fees are charged, and revenue accrues from the bid-ask spread on crypto trades, supplemented by staking-related yield economics. The go-to-market is product-led growth targeting DACH retail investors through app store distribution, content marketing (Blog and Academy), referral and affiliate programs, and earned media via industry awards. The customer base is overwhelmingly retail and geographically horizontal, with no disclosed enterprise or institutional segment.

Name

BISON App

Legal name

BISON App (operating brand; no standalone legal entity name explicitly disclosed in available content)

Website

https://bisonapp.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mobile-first multi-asset trading platform operated by Boerse Stuttgart Group, offering 63 cryptocurrencies and 2,500+ stocks/ETFs to over one million retail investors across 70+ countries under EU MiCAR regulation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Crypto and Securities Trading

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Exchanges (52321)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Crypto Payments & Stablecoin Settlement Platforms (BPAMAFAL)

Keywords

• Cryptocurrency trading
• Retail trading app
• Stocks and ETFs
• Crypto staking services
• Digital asset custody

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cryptocurrency Trading Spreads: Revenue generated from the spread between buy and sell prices of cryptocurrencies. The platform charges no explicit commissions, trading fees, or charges for deposits/withdrawals. The spread is described as 'marktüblich' (market-standard).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BISON App is a mobile and web-based multi-asset trading platform that enables retail investors to buy and sell 63+ cryptocurrencies, 2,500+ stocks, ETFs, ETCs, and ETNs from a single integrated interface. The platform charges no explicit commissions, instead earning revenue through market-standard spreads on cryptocurrency trades, while providing free Euro deposits, free withdrawals, a crypto savings plan, Solana staking, and a premium loyalty program (BISON Select) for high-volume traders.

Product overview

BISON App is a multi-asset trading platform operated by Boerse Stuttgart Group, offering a unified app for trading cryptocurrencies (63 coins including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and various altcoins), over 2,500 stocks and ETFs, and ETCs/ETNs. The platform is powered by Börse Stuttgart Group with custody through Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH, banking via Solaris SE and Deutsche Bank, and trading execution through EUWAX AG. Key product components include the core BISON App trading platform, the premium BISON Select loyalty program (with Silver/Gold/Platinum tiers), Solana Staking for earning rewards, and Crypto Savings Plans for automated recurring purchases. The platform emphasizes German regulatory compliance (BaFin/MiCAR), ISO certifications, and German bank deposit protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BISON Select: Premium loyalty program for high-activity retail investors in digital assets and traditional securities, offering three tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum) with benefits including Bitcoin cashback, commission waivers, priority support, and exclusive community events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,040,000+ registered users
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationCustody partner for storing user cryptocurrencies. This entity, part of Boerse Stuttgart Group, provides secure storage with comprehensive security measures compliant with German law. Critical infrastructure partner ensuring regulatory compliance for digital asset custody.
• EUWAX AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrading partner for executing buy and sell orders for cryptocurrencies. EUWAX AG is a company of Boerse Stuttgart and provides the trading infrastructure and liquidity for the BISON platform.
• Solaris SE (Solaris Bank)coreTechnology or IntegrationBanking partner for Euro account management and payment processing. Solaris SE handles Euro deposits with up to €100,000 per investor protected under German law.
• Deutsche BankcoreTechnology or IntegrationBanking partner for Euro account management. Deutsche Bank provides secure storage of Euro balances with €100,000 per investor protected under German law.
• Boerse Stuttgart GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and brand licensor. Boerse Stuttgart Group is Germany's second-largest stock exchange operator with 160+ years of experience. Powers the BISON platform with regulatory framework, brand credibility, and operational infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crypto.com: Global crypto exchange and app with strong retail focus and MiCAR registration in Europe. Comparable as a multi-asset retail crypto platform with loyalty/rewards programs analogous to BISON Select.
• Coinbase: Largest US-regulated crypto exchange with growing European operations under MiCAR. Direct competitor for retail crypto traders, with broader coin selection and deeper liquidity but less DACH-specific localization.
• eToro: Global multi-asset retail platform offering crypto, stocks, and ETFs with regulated European entities. Comparable to BISON in multi-asset retail positioning, social features, and commission-free marketing.
• Bitstamp: Luxembourg-based regulated European crypto exchange, recently acquired by Robinhood. Comparable as one of Europe's longest-standing regulated crypto trading venues competing for retail and institutional flow.
• Kraken: Major global crypto exchange with strong European presence and regulated entities. Comparable as a retail and professional crypto trading venue competing for European volume.
• Trade Republic: Berlin-based retail broker expanding from stocks/ETFs into crypto trading under German BaFin regulation. Directly comparable as a German regulated retail trading app now overlapping BISON's crypto and securities offering.
• Scalable Capital: Munich-based BaFin-regulated retail broker offering stocks, ETFs, and crypto trading via app. Directly comparable as a German regulated retail trading platform competing for the same DACH investor segment.
• Bitpanda: Vienna-based regulated European retail crypto and multi-asset platform serving DACH and broader EU. Most directly comparable peer given similar regulatory positioning, multi-asset offering, and DACH-centric user base competing head-to-head with BISON.
• Robinhood: US-listed multi-asset retail trading app offering stocks, ETFs, and crypto. Comparable in PLG-driven retail positioning and commission-free marketing, and now extending into Europe via Bitstamp acquisition.

Broad incumbents

• Binance: World's largest crypto exchange by volume with extensive coin listings and global reach. While not regulated in Germany, it remains a key competitive force for European retail crypto volume, exerting downward pressure on spreads across the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bisonapp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZGDkc88rYdm_3UKir5i4MQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/bisonapp
• Instagraminstagram.com/bisonapp

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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