What Bitkipi does

Pocket Bitcoin (the service operated by Bitkipi / legal entity Pocket App) is a Swiss-domiciled Bitcoin-only brokerage that automatically exchanges user bank transfers into bitcoin and delivers the funds directly to the user's own self-custody hardware wallet. The platform is accessible via a self-serve web interface at pocketbitcoin.com and a direct Android APK (pck.et/apk), with no app-store dependency, and supports both one-off purchases and automated recurring investments (DCA). Underlying technology centers on direct-to-wallet automation, integration with multiple hardware wallets (BitBox02, Trezor, Ledger, Coldcard, Opendime), and Lightning Network support for instant settlements, with the company reporting sub-30-minute end-to-end transaction times.

The business serves two horizontal segments: individual Bitcoin investors who want self-custody and minimal KYC for stacking sats (primary segment), and business customers requiring larger purchases with dedicated human support (Pocket Business). Revenue is generated exclusively through a flat 1.5% transaction fee with no fixed minimum, applied to both buy and sell flows. Go-to-market is product-led and community-driven — leveraging Twitter/X, Trustpilot, Google Reviews, blog content, and word-of-mouth within the Bitcoin community under a "by bitcoiners for bitcoiners" positioning — with the Swiss origin and "Swiss made" branding emphasized as a trust signal.

Cumulative disclosed scale includes CHF 210M+ exchanged through the platform, 500,000+ transactions processed, and 5,000+ BTC paid out to users, with the company referenced by customers and partners as the leading Bitcoin-only broker in Europe. David Knezic is Founder and CEO. No funding rounds, headcount figures, or revenue figures are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Bitkipi

Legal name

Pocket App

Website

https://bitkipi.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Pocket Bitcoin (Bitkipi) is a Swiss Bitcoin-only broker that automatically exchanges bank transfers into bitcoin delivered directly to users' self-custody hardware wallets, serving European retail stackers and business buyers via a 1.5% transaction fee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Col Des Roches

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bitcoin Exchange/Fees: Generates revenue through a 1.5% fee on transactions. Simple fee structure with no fixed minimum fee. Users receive bitcoin at the most attractive exchange rate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bitkipi operates Pocket Bitcoin, a Bitcoin-only brokerage platform that automatically exchanges user bank transfers into Bitcoin and delivers the Bitcoin directly to the user's own self-custody hardware wallet. The service supports both one-off and automated recurring purchases (DCA), settles via the Lightning Network for fast delivery on smaller amounts, and applies a flat 1.5% transaction fee. Standard verification requires only an email address, with dedicated personal support available for larger or business transactions.

Product overview

Pocket Bitcoin operates as a Bitcoin-only broker offering a unified platform for purchasing Bitcoin directly into self-custody hardware wallets. The core product is the Pocket Bitcoin service, which is complemented by a mobile app (Android APK), a web-based dashboard for transaction management, and specialized service tiers for both private individuals and business customers. Users connect their existing hardware wallets (BitBox02, Trezor, Ledger, Coldcard, Opendime) to receive Bitcoin automatically after making bank transfers, with Lightning Network support for faster transactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pocket Bitcoin (Pocket App brokerage service) Bitcoin-only brokerage service that automatically converts user bank transfers into Bitcoin and delivers the Bitcoin directly to the user's self-custody hardware wallet (BitBox02, Trezor, Ledger, Coldcard, or Opendime). Supports one-off and automated recurring purchases (DCA/stacking), uses Lightning Network for fast settlement, charges a flat 1.5% fee, and requires only email-based verification for standard users. Available globally with a Swiss-domiciled counterparty.

Quantifiable outcome

• CHF 210M+ exchanged on platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ShiftCrypto (BitBox02)coreTechnology or IntegrationBitBox02 hardware wallet integration. Pocket recommends BitBox02 as a preferred wallet solution. Customers can DCA directly to BitBox02. Described as 'killer combo' by users. BitBox02 branding appears on the platform as a supported and recommended wallet.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• River Financial: Bitcoin-only financial services firm offering recurring purchases, custody, and Lightning node services to US clients. Overlaps on BTC-only positioning, self-custody emphasis, and Lightning infrastructure.
• Mt Pelerin: Swiss-regulated crypto broker and bridge service between traditional banking and digital assets. Comparable Swiss domicile, fiat-to-Bitcoin on-ramp focus, and emphasis on regulated access.
• Relai: Swiss-based Bitcoin-only broker app focused on simple, recurring DCA purchases for European retail users. Directly comparable on geography, product (BTC-only on-ramp), and target segment (self-custody-oriented Bitcoiners).
• Swan Bitcoin: US-focused Bitcoin-only automated purchasing and DCA platform with self-custody withdrawal and institutional services. Closest US analogue to Pocket's recurring-buy-into-own-wallet model.
• Bittr: Bitcoin-only recurring purchase service emphasizing simplicity and direct-to-wallet delivery for European users. Comparable Bitcoin-only, self-custody-focused recurring buy model.
• Bity: Swiss crypto broker providing fiat-to-Bitcoin on-ramp services for retail and institutional clients. Same Swiss jurisdiction and comparable European on-ramp offering.

Broad incumbents

• Bitstamp: Long-standing European-licensed crypto exchange with deep EUR liquidity and broad asset support. Comparable European fiat-to-Bitcoin on-ramp but as a larger incumbent with full KYC and multi-asset offering.
• Kraken: Major global cryptocurrency exchange offering Bitcoin purchases, staking, and trading to European and global users. Overlaps on the Bitcoin on-ramp side but offers a much broader multi-asset, full-KYC, full-suite trading platform.

Emerging players

• Strike: Bitcoin-focused payments and DCA app with Lightning Network support and minimal-fee recurring purchases. Comparable BTC-only, self-custody-friendly philosophy and Lightning infrastructure, primarily US-focused.

Others

• Shift Crypto (BitBox02): Swiss manufacturer of the BitBox02 hardware wallet, Pocket's deepest integration partner. Not a direct competitor but a tightly coupled ecosystem enabler — strategic adjacency rather than head-to-head competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Bitkipi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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