Bits of Gold

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Bits of Gold is an Israeli Bitcoin exchange founded in 2013, making it one of the oldest and most established Bitcoin exchanges in the Middle East. Operating under Israeli financial regulation, the platform allows Israeli residents to buy and sell Bitcoin using Israeli shekel (ILS) via bank transfer. Bits of Gold has served as the primary on-ramp for Bitcoin adoption in Israel for over a decade and has maintained a strong reputation for regulatory compliance and security.

Details

Fees: ~1% spread
Type: Bitcoin-only brokerage
Countries: Israel
Maker Fee: 0%
Taker Fee: 1%
Bitcoin Only: Yes
Founded Year: 2013
Headquarters: Tel Aviv, Israel
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: ~1% spread / taker fee
Payment Methods: bank transfer, ILS
Lightning Support: No
Regulatory Status: Regulated in Israel

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