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Bittr Whales: Stack sats without limits
Hodlcat
Bittr Community Cat
Jan 23, 2026

If you stack regularly, you might bump into the rolling 30‑day limit of 999 CHF (or euro equivalent). For that exact use case, there’s Bittr Whales: the program that lets you buy larger amounts.

Whales is for users who need more than the standard limit. After a one‑time registration you can purchase higher amounts. The flow stays the same: make a bank transfer from your online banking, bitcoin goes directly to your own wallet.

Why is there a limit?

Bittr keeps the service intentionally simple and compliant. The rolling limit of 999 CHF per 30 days enables easy onboarding for most users, set it up once and buy bitcoin via bank transfer. If you want to go beyond that, use Bittr Whales. This way we operate in line with Swiss regulations while still offering a straightforward entry into bitcoin.

Lower fees

Bittr Whales adds another benefit for anyone investing larger amounts: starting at an investment volume of 50,000 CHF, the Bittr fee is reduced by 33%.

Requirements

You need a valid ID (passport or national ID card), as well as proof of your place of residence (recent utility bill or government issued document). We will then ask a few questions about your financial situation (income, estimated wealth, planned volume with bittr etc.) and finally, we ask you to (digitally) sign a document confirming you will only be sending your own funds to bittr.

How to sign up

Go to https://whales.getbittr.com. Create an account (bittr whales is currently not connected to your regular Dashboard account!), log in, click “Get verified” and simply follow the steps.

After a successful review, Bittr enables your Whales access. From then on, you buy as usual via bank transfer. Reviews typically take a few hours up to one business day.

Bittr Whales Screenshot

Tips for fast approval

  • When scanning your ID card or passport, hold the document as steady as possible so we can capture a good photograph
  • Upload clear, readable photos or scans of proof of residency (electricity, gas, water, fixed internet or fixed phone bills are accepted; banking statements and mobile phone bills are not)
  • Make sure the name and address match your bank account
  • Send deposits only from your personal bank account

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to use Whales?

No. Up to 999 CHF per 30 days you can use Bittr without a KYC process and without Whales onboarding.

Does self‑custody change?

No. Even as a Whale you receive bitcoin directly to your own wallet.

How long does the review take?

Usually a few hours up to one business day. You’ll receive an email notification as soon as your access is enabled.

Hodlcat
Author
Hodlcat is a bitcoiner who was impressed by bittr and the authenticity of the project right from the start. So he decided to support Ruben in his mission to make it possible for everyone to save in Bitcoin. He takes care of the bittr community.