What Bitcoin Trading Cards does

Bitcoin Trading Cards, operating as Based Trading Cards (BTCTC), is a Sacramento, California-based private company founded in 2022 that produces limited-edition physical trading card collectibles themed around Bitcoin culture, history, and the Cypherpunk movement. Its core product line is the Orange Pill in a Pack (OPP) series spanning four seasons (S1–S4), supplemented by the Genesis educational collection, the Spirit of Satoshi collaborative collection, conference-linked commemorative sets, and accessories such as breaker mats, /121 limited edition binders, posters, and FigPins. Premium tiers include hobby boxes priced $597–$1,199, eight-box cases at $9,597, and the flagship Series 4 Experience Box at $2,399 (capped at 420 units globally, with a $69,000 Dodge Challenger or $45,000 Bitcoin prize component). The technology stack is a standard Shopify storefront integrated with BTCPay Server for direct Bitcoin and USDC payments, alongside an integration with Holohoard for real-time collection tracking; cards are recognized by PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC, and TAG grading services.

Revenue is generated entirely through direct-to-consumer one-time unit sales at retail prices ranging from approximately $49.97 (single packs) to $9,597 (cases), with a secondary marketplace for resale. The go-to-market motion combines product-led scarcity design (transparent print runs, 94–96% chase odds), community-led growth (Reddit r/BitcoinTradingCards, Telegram, 138+ verified reviews, and presence at Pacific Bitcoin, Bitcoin Miami, Unconfiscatable, BitBlockBoom!, and Satosphere conferences), and D2C e-commerce with worldwide shipping to 100+ countries in multiple currencies. Primary customer segments are Bitcoin maximalists seeking culturally aligned merchandise, traditional trading card hobbyists migrating toward themed alternatives, and Bitcoin educators/influencers who use the cards for onboarding.

The company is founder-led, bootstrapped (no disclosed funding rounds), and rebranded from Bitcoin Trading Cards to Based Trading Cards in late 2025 to emphasize transparency and community. Headcount is reported at 1–10 employees, and the business relies on a single Northern California fulfillment center shipping via USPS or UPS. The model is asset-light, inventory-cycle-driven, and dependent on continued collector demand for new seasonal releases.

Name

Bitcoin Trading Cards

Legal name

BTCTC

Website

https://btccards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Based Trading Cards (formerly Bitcoin Trading Cards) is a Sacramento-based, bootstrapped producer of limited-edition physical trading card collectibles themed around Bitcoin culture and history, sold direct-to-consumer worldwide through a Shopify storefront with Bitcoin/USDC payment support to collectors, hobbyists, and Bitcoin educators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trading Card Collectibles

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (459120), Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Trading Cards Retail (CRALAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Sports Collectibles Retail (NFTs) (CRAMAOAK), Collectibles & Trading Cards Distribution (CRAOAMAC)

Keywords

• Bitcoin trading cards
• Limited edition collectibles
• Hobby card packs
• Bitcoin merchandise
• Educational crypto cards

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Trading Card Sales: One-time purchase model selling trading card packs, hobby boxes, cases, experience boxes, and collectible items. Products include various series (OPP S1-S4), collaborative collections (Spirit of Satoshi), commemorative collections (Pacific Bitcoin, Bitcoin Miami), and accessories (breaker mats, binders, posters).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Bitcoin Trading Cards (now Based Trading Cards) designs, produces, and sells limited-edition physical collectible trading cards themed around Bitcoin culture, history, and Cypherpunk figures. Its core product line is the Orange Pill in a Pack (OPP) series (S1-S4) sold as individual packs, hobby boxes, and cases, supplemented by the Spirit of Satoshi collaborative collection, Genesis educational packs, commemorative event collections, premium Experience Boxes, and accessories such as breaker mats, binders, posters, and FigPins.

Product overview

Based Trading Cards (formerly Bitcoin Trading Cards) offers a portfolio of physical trading card collectibles centered on Bitcoin culture, history, and community. The core product lines include the Orange Pill in a Pack (OPP) series spanning multiple seasons (S1-S4), the Genesis Collection for educational purposes, the Collaborative Collection featuring partnerships and themed sets like Spirit of Satoshi, and the Commemorative Collection tied to Bitcoin events. Premium Experience Boxes serve as flagship high-value products with exclusive prizes. The company also sells accessories including breaker mats, card binders, posters, and FigPins. A secondary marketplace enables trading and grading of cards through major grading services (PSA, BGS, SGC, TAG). Products are available for purchase with Bitcoin, USDC, and traditional payment methods, with worldwide shipping from Northern California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OPP S4 - The Simulation Series 4 trading card pack featuring The Simulation theme with packs at $49.99 and hobby boxes at $1,199. Targeted at Bitcoin collectors and pack rippers.
• OPP S4 - The Experience Box Premium flagship experience box priced at $2,399 with estimated delivery July 18, 2026; includes potential bonus prizes of a $69,000 custom Dodge Challenger RT or $45,000 in Bitcoin, with a global supply of 420 boxes.
• OPP S3 - Warriors vs Villains Series 3 trading card collection released in 2024 with a Warriors vs Villains theme; packs at $49.97, hobby boxes at $1,197, and cases of 8 hobby boxes at $9,597.
• Spirit of Satoshi Collaborative Box Collaborative hobby box collection released in 2024 combining Matrix-themed artwork with Bitcoin lore, influencers, and artists; boxes priced at $597.
• Genesis Packs & Box Toppers Educational trading card packs and Genesis boxes containing 100 packs with exclusive box toppers, released in 2023; designed without chase cards specifically for Bitcoin education and onboarding new users.
• Breaker Mats Limited edition card breaker mats for opening packs, including XL BTCTC Logo, First Epoch, and FUD Busters editions, sold as standalone accessories for collectors.
• Limited Edition Card Binders Premium custom card storage binders including /121 Limited Edition Series 1 and Series 2 holographic binders, sold as standalone collectible accessories.
• Posters and Premium Poster Art Standalone poster art and premium poster art featuring Bitcoin-themed artwork and designs, sold as collectible accessories for enthusiasts.
• FigPins and Collectible Pins Collectible FigPins and pin sets featuring Satoshi Nakamoto and other Bitcoin themes, including limited edition Satoshi FigPin (LE 1,200 pieces) and 21 Club BTC Pin Set (limited edition of 121).
• Uncut Sheets Uncut sheets of trading cards, including OPP Series 2 FUD Busters educational sheets without chase cards, sold as standalone collectibles.
• Pacific Bitcoin 2023 Whale Packs Limited edition commemorative booster packs released for the Pacific Bitcoin 2023 conference with only 1,210 units produced, sold at $121.
• 21 Club Merchandise Combos Limited edition merchandise combos that pair collectible cards with branded apparel, including a Jersey + Card combo and Hat + Card combo, priced around $2,100.
• BTCTC Gift Cards BTCTC-branded gift cards available for purchase on the storefront, enabling gifting of trading card products to new collectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Series 4 Experience Box sold 182 of 420 boxes (43%) at time of extraction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Pokémon Company (Pokémon TCG): Operator of the world's most successful trading card game. Comparable sealed-pack, hobby-box, and grading-service economics at massive scale, though positioned for younger mainstream collectors rather than Bitcoin/crypto enthusiasts.
• OpenSea: Largest general NFT marketplace. Comparable as a venue where crypto-native collectors transact digital and cultural collectibles; functions more as an indirect marketplace peer than a direct product competitor.
• Galaxy Digital (Bitcoin/crypto merchandise and education): Crypto-native financial services and education brand. Comparable as a Bitcoin-themed cultural and educational brand reaching the same community of Bitcoin maximalists, though not a trading card issuer.

Direct peers

• Upper Deck: Premium trading card manufacturer focused on sports, entertainment, and gaming collectibles. Comparable as a hobby-box-driven physical trading card issuer with grading-service alignment and collector-community orientation.
• Sorare: Digital collectibles platform combining NFTs with sports fandom. Comparable as a crypto-native collectibles company targeting a passionate fan community, though Sorare focuses on digital sports cards rather than physical Bitcoin-themed ones.
• Topps: One of the world's largest trading card manufacturers, producing sports, entertainment, and collectible card products. Highly comparable as a physical trading card issuer competing for the same hobbyist collector wallet, though Topps operates at much larger scale with licensed sports and pop-culture IP.
• Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot): Creator of NBA Top Shot and Flow blockchain, a leading digital collectibles platform. Comparable as a crypto/blockchain-native collectibles company with sealed-pack-style digital drops and a passionate collector community, though focused on sports moments rather than Bitcoin culture.
• Panini: Global trading card manufacturer dominating sports cards (NFL, NBA, FIFA, F1) and collectibles. Directly comparable product format (sealed packs, hobby boxes, cases with chase cards) and grading-service compatibility, though Panini's IP and distribution breadth is far greater.

Emerging players

• Mintable: NFT marketplace with focus on collectibles and community-driven drops. Comparable at the intersection of crypto culture and collectible trading, though primarily digital rather than physical cards.
• Fold (Bitcoin rewards and education): Bitcoin rewards and education platform targeting Bitcoin-curious consumers. Comparable overlap in Bitcoin-culture onboarding and community-building, though Fold's products are financial rather than physical collectibles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Based-Trading-Cards/61577693592488
• Instagraminstagram.com/basedcards
• TikToktiktok.com/@basedtcards
• Pinterestpinterest.com/BasedCards
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bitcoin-trading-cards

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Investors

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