Bitvavo Snapshot
Bitvavo was founded in 2018 by three university friends in Amsterdam with a clear vision: make crypto accessible to everyone in Europe. They set out to simplify trading by combining seamless fiat on/off ramps, intuitive UX, and ultra-low fees, without compromising on security or trust.
In July 2025, Bitvavo appointed Johan van Olffen as CEO to lead its next chapter of regulated growth, platform evolution, and European expansion. Today, the company employs over 450 people from 35+ nationalities and remains fully focused on building the most intuitive and secure exchange in Europe.
“Bitvavo’s momentum is driven by a passionate team, a powerful product, and a clear mission: to make the exciting world of crypto accessible to everyone,” says CEO, Johan van Olffen. “From our headquarters in Amsterdam, we’ve built Europe’s most intuitive crypto platform: trusted by millions and designed for every type of trader.”
In July 2025, Bitvavo appointed Johan van Olffen as CEO to lead its next chapter of regulated growth, platform evolution, and European expansion. Today, the company employs over 450 people from 35+ nationalities and remains fully focused on building the most intuitive and secure exchange in Europe.
“Bitvavo’s momentum is driven by a passionate team, a powerful product, and a clear mission: to make the exciting world of crypto accessible to everyone,” says CEO, Johan van Olffen. “From our headquarters in Amsterdam, we’ve built Europe’s most intuitive crypto platform: trusted by millions and designed for every type of trader.”
Bitvavo is the largest EUR-spot crypto exchange globally, founded in Amsterdam and trusted by millions across Europe. Since its launch in 2018, the platform has grown to support over 400 trading pairs, offering low, transparent fees, rapid onboarding, and deep EUR liquidity.
Following its MiCAR authorisation in June 2025, Bitvavo operates under the new European regulatory framework, offering a secure and efficient trading environment with consistent liquidity and competitive execution across a broad range of digital assets.
Designed to meet the needs of both new and experienced users, the platform combines institutional-grade custody and security with a streamlined, intuitive interface for buying, selling, and earning crypto.
Key features:
Bitvavo Account Guarantee: Up to €100K reimbursement in the event of a hack
Staking and Lending: Earn passive income on crypto you own in just a few clicks
Recurring Buy: Automate your portfolio strategy with ease
EU-regulated custody, offline cold storage, and real-time threat monitoring
Following its MiCAR authorisation in June 2025, Bitvavo operates under the new European regulatory framework, offering a secure and efficient trading environment with consistent liquidity and competitive execution across a broad range of digital assets.
Designed to meet the needs of both new and experienced users, the platform combines institutional-grade custody and security with a streamlined, intuitive interface for buying, selling, and earning crypto.
Key features:
Bitvavo Account Guarantee: Up to €100K reimbursement in the event of a hack
Staking and Lending: Earn passive income on crypto you own in just a few clicks
Recurring Buy: Automate your portfolio strategy with ease
EU-regulated custody, offline cold storage, and real-time threat monitoring
