Breaking Barriers: How Bitwala is Driving Bitcoin Adoption
December 2, 2024
Although Bitcoin has firmly established itself as an investment asset, its real-world adoption could be faster.
Imagine walking into your local coffee shop—would they accept Bitcoin? Chances are, they won't—after all, nearly 99% of merchants still don’t.
But does this mean Bitcoin is failing as an alternative financial system? Absolutely not.
We believe in a future where Bitcoin isn’t just something you buy and hold—it’s something you live on.
So, what’s holding us back from a truly crypto-powered world? Let’s dive into some of the factors that could unlock Bitcoin's mass adoption—and how Bitwala is making it happen.
Bitcoin's Mass Adoption: The Missing Pieces
Simple user experience
The crypto world often feels distant and intimidating. By designing intuitive, user-friendly applications, we can transform Bitcoin from a complex technology into an accessible financial tool, paving the way for mainstream adoption.
The key is simplicity: making digital currencies as easy and natural to use as the technologies we already embrace daily.
Merchant Adoption
Despite growing interest, Bitcoin's widespread use as a payment remains hindered by low merchant adoption. Most businesses still hesitate due to price volatility, technological uncertainties, and implementation complexities.
Increasing merchant acceptance is crucial to transforming Bitcoin from a speculative asset to a practical, everyday currency that consumers can confidently use.
How Bitwala is bridging the gap
Bitwala was founded to drive crypto adoption by creating a bridge between the crypto ecosystem and everyday financial life. Our mission is to demystify crypto through an intuitive mobile app that empowers anyone—regardless of technical expertise—to interact effortlessly with Bitcoin and Ethereum.
We're not waiting for the merchants to embrace crypto payments; we're creating that future. Our one-app solution integrates buying, storing, trading, and spending Bitcoin into a single, user-friendly application. By eliminating the complexity of managing multiple services, we make crypto accessible to everyone.
With a Bitwala account, users can activate a Visa card and instantly spend crypto at over 100 million merchants worldwide—all without the merchant even realising that the coffee was just paid with Bitcoin. We're transforming cryptocurrencies from a complex technological concept into a practical, frictionless payment method.
Our features at a glance:
1. Instant Euro Transfers
With Bitwala, you can instantly transfer euros between your bank and Bitwala account. Our innovative app features a fully integrated IBAN, enabling effortless SEPA Instant transfers that feel as natural as using a traditional bank account.
Whether converting crypto to euros or funding your digital assets, Bitwala puts you in complete command of your financial journey, offering flexibility and control.
2. Securely store and send crypto
When it comes to storing your crypto, security is everything. Bitwala allows you to safeguard your coins in either self-custodial vaults or custodial wallets. Whether you prefer more control or trust our secure storage solution, the choice is yours.
Sending and receiving crypto with Bitwala is as effortless as a tap and a click—just like sharing a message, but with the power of digital currency at your fingertips.
3. Trade crypto 24/7
The crypto market never sleeps, and neither does our app. Bitwala delivers round-the-clock trading, with a low 1% fee. We offer some of the best rates in the market, allowing you to trade confidently and without unnecessary costs.
4. Create Your Savings Plan
Want to invest for the long term? Bitwala lets you create a custom savings plan to automatically invest in crypto on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
Break free from market noise and emotional trading—our "set it and forget it" approach allows your digital assets to grow steadily, quietly compounding your potential while you focus on life beyond the charts.
5. Spend Crypto Everywhere
The future of crypto isn’t just about storing and trading—it’s about spending, too. Bitwala's Visa card revolutionizes how you interact with crypto.
Spend your Bitcoin and Ether freely across a network of over 100 million merchants worldwide, turning your digital assets into instant purchasing power.
Own Your Future, Live on Crypto
Bitcoin's future transcends mere asset holding—it's about integration into daily life. Bitwala is dismantling barriers for consumers and businesses, transforming crypto from a speculative investment to a practical financial tool.
We're bridging the crypto world with everyday experiences, enabling users to spend digital currency as naturally as traditional money. Every transaction—from morning coffee to international purchases—moves us closer to a world where Bitcoin isn't exceptional, but expected.
The decentralized financial revolution won't happen instantly, but with Bitwala, it's already underway. So, are you ready to take control of your financial future? With Bitwala, you don’t just invest in Bitcoin—you live on it.
Join us, and turn Bitcoin from a technology into your daily reality.