What bitnuvem - corretora does

Bitnuvem was a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2018 and headquartered in Campinas, São Paulo state, operated by BITNUVEM SERVICOS DIGITAIS LTDA (CNPJ 30.546.114/0001-00). The platform enabled Brazilian retail investors to buy, sell, and store Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, BNB, PAX Gold, Solana, and TRON against the Brazilian Real, with deposits processed via PIX and bank transfer and withdrawals settled in BRL or on-chain. Over its 7-year operating life the platform accumulated more than 80,000 registered clients, facilitated over 200,000 Bitcoin transfers, and processed in excess of R$1.5 billion in cumulative trading volume.

The exchange product consisted of a web trading platform (order book with market, limit, STOP, and OCO order types), a virtual custodial wallet, native iOS and Android mobile applications, and two developer APIs: a public Data API for real-time market data and an HMAC-SHA-256-authenticated Trading API for programmatic order management, balance queries, and crypto sending. Security controls included mandatory TOTP-based two-factor authentication and SSL/TLS-encrypted transport, and the company maintained LGPD-aligned data handling practices with 5-year post-closure retention.

Bitnuvem operated exclusively as a direct-to-consumer, self-serve platform with a tiered transaction-fee revenue model (maker 0.02%–0.25%, taker 0.07%–0.60% across five volume-based tiers), a 0.20% BRL withdrawal fee (R$3 minimum), and dynamic crypto network withdrawal commissions; deposits, account creation, custody, and account maintenance were free. The company was bootstrapped and founder-operated (no external funding rounds disclosed, 1–10 employees), distributed via digital-first channels (educational blog, SEO, multi-platform social media, and WhatsApp-based human support), and ceased all operations in October 2025 citing adverse Brazilian fintech regulation and competition from international exchanges.

Name

bitnuvem - corretora

Legal name

BITNUVEM SERVICOS DIGITAIS LTDA

Website

https://bitnuvem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bitnuvem was a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange (2018–2025) that enabled retail investors to buy, sell, and store Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies against the Brazilian Real via web, mobile, and API channels, processing R$1.5B+ in cumulative volume before ceasing operations in October 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cryptocurrency Exchange

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (52232)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Spot Crypto Exchanges (Order-Book & Matching Engine) (FSADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Crypto Custody & Exchange Wallet Services (Integrated) (FSADAAAG)

Keywords

• Cryptocurrency exchange
• Bitcoin trading
• Digital asset brokerage
• Crypto wallet services
• BRL crypto trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Campinas

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trading Fees (Corretagem): Transaction fees charged on cryptocurrency buy and sell orders. Taker fees range from 0.60% (Level 0) to 0.07% (Level 4); maker fees range from 0.25% (Level 0) to 0.02% (Level 4). Fees are calculated based on 30-day trading volume with a minimum of 0.02% and maximum of 0.60%.
2. BRL Withdrawal Fees: 0.20% fee on BRL withdrawal amounts with a minimum charge of R$3.00 per withdrawal request. Deposits in BRL are free of charge.
3. Cryptocurrency Withdrawal Fees: Variable fees for sending cryptocurrencies to external wallets, consisting of network blockchain fees plus a Bitnuvem commission. Dynamic pricing that changes minute-by-minute based on network congestion. Example: Bitcoin network fee starts at 0.00002 BTC (~R$7.60).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bitnuvem operated a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange platform enabling retail investors to buy, sell, and trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, BNB, PAX Gold, Solana, and TRON against the Brazilian Real (BRL). The platform provided a virtual wallet for storage, order-book based trading with market, limit, STOP, and OCO orders, and offered free BRL deposits via PIX and bank transfer.

Product overview

Bitnuvem is a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange offering a unified platform for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, BNB, PAX Gold, Solana, TRON) against the Brazilian Real. The platform comprises the core exchange with virtual wallet functionality, a mobile application for on-the-go trading, and two APIs (Data API for market information and Trading API for account operations). Additional features include advanced trading tools (STOP and OCO orders), educational resources, and customer support via email and WhatsApp. The platform operates on a tiered fee structure based on 30-day trading volume.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bitnuvem Exchange Platform Web-based cryptocurrency exchange platform enabling Brazilian retail investors to buy, sell, and trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies against the Brazilian Real, with an integrated virtual wallet for storing funds.
• Bitnuvem Mobile Application Official native mobile application for iOS and Android enabling users to manage crypto portfolios and execute transactions on the go, rated highly on App Store and Play Store.
• Trading API HMAC SHA-256 authenticated REST API (v2.1.0) enabling third-party applications to programmatically manage orders, execute BRL and BTC withdrawals, check balances, and send cryptocurrencies, with rate limit of 60 requests per minute.
• Data API Public REST API (v2.1.0) providing real-time ticker data, order book information, and trade history for all supported trading pairs, with a rate limit of 60 requests per minute.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80,000 registered clients served since 2018
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mercado Bitcoin: Brazil's largest domestic cryptocurrency exchange, offering spot trading of BTC, ETH and other assets against BRL with mobile apps and APIs. Most direct head-to-head competitor to Bitnuvem in the Brazilian retail CEX market.
• Foxbit: Long-standing Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange focused on retail BTC/ETH/BRL trading with order-book execution, mobile app and PIX deposits. Directly comparable Brazilian CEX competing for the same retail flow as Bitnuvem.
• NovaDAX: Brazilian crypto exchange offering spot trading of multiple digital assets against BRL, with emphasis on low fees and PIX on-ramp — directly comparable positioning to Bitnuvem's low-fee, PIX-first retail pitch.
• BitcoinTrade: Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange with BRL trading pairs, order-book trading, and retail focus. One of the established domestic CEXs competing in the same Brazilian retail segment as Bitnuvem.
• BitPreço: Brazilian crypto broker/exchange focused on low-fee Bitcoin and altcoin purchases against BRL for retail users, with PIX integration. Competes on similar low-fee, beginner-friendly positioning as Bitnuvem.

Broad incumbents

• Binance: Global CEX with very large Brazilian user base and BRL on-ramps; explicitly cited by Bitnuvem management as the dominant international competitor that drove the shutdown. Offers broader listings, deeper liquidity, and lower fees than any domestic Brazilian CEX.
• Coinbase: U.S.-listed global CEX operating in Brazil with BRL trading and PIX support. A scaled international competitor that Bitnuvem explicitly referenced when explaining why competing was no longer viable.
• Kraken: International spot crypto exchange offering fiat on-ramps and broad asset listings, including service to Brazilian clients. Comparable as a global incumbent in the same spot-exchange category as Bitnuvem.
• Crypto.com: Global crypto exchange and app with retail spot trading, fiat ramps, and a card program serving multiple geographies including Brazil. Reputational and pricing competitor cited in Bitnuvem's narrative around international competition.

Regional players

• Ripio: Latin American crypto exchange and on-ramp operator headquartered in Argentina with Brazil operations. Comparable as a regional CEX serving Brazilian retail with BRL pairs and PIX support, though primarily cross-border rather than domestic-only.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bitnuvem
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCK-pzpBaaWm0u_4bgrpBceA
• Facebookfacebook.com/bitnuvem
• Instagraminstagram.com/bitnuvem
• TikToktiktok.com/@bitnuvem_oficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bitnuvem

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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