What's the best way to buy a large amount of bitcoin?

Questions like these come up regularly in crypto communities:

“Hi, I’m wondering what the safest and cheapest way is to buy a six-figure amount of Bitcoin (for example, $500,000)...”

“What's the best way to buy large sums of Bitcoin? Is it P2P or through an exchange?”

“Is there a limit on the amount of bitcoin to buy at one time?”

Is this you?

You’ve been warming up to the idea of investing in bitcoin after years of research.

You've already bought small amounts of bitcoin. Now you're ready to invest a larger sum and move it straight into self-custody. What's the smartest way to do it?

Basically, how do you turn part of your cash savings into self-custodied crypto without…

• Paying more than necessary in fees
• Moving your bitcoin from an exchange into self-custody
• Struggling to source enough liquidity for a large purchase
• Paying more due to spreads and slippage

It’s so you don’t end up like this when you purchase a large amount:

“Wherever you buy bitcoin make sure you are buying at the "spot" price and NOT the retail price. I learned this the very hard way.”

Many first-time buyers don't realize that large purchases can cost more than expected due to spreads, slippage, and execution.

The solution…

Access Concierge trading in Trezor Suite

Buying a small amount of crypto is usually straightforward. But when you're investing tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars, execution becomes more important.

Large market orders can experience wider spreads or slippage, which means paying a higher average price than expected. Concierge trading helps execute larger purchases more efficiently by sourcing liquidity through an OTC (over-the-counter) partner.

Trezor Suite's Concierge service provides access to OTC trading for purchases of €50,000 or more. Rather than placing a large order on a public exchange, eligible customers can execute their purchase through our partner, BTC Direct, before receiving their crypto directly into their Trezor wallet.

As long as you are based within the SEPA area and have a European bank account, our partner, BTC Direct, will facilitate the trade execution.

Learn more about our Concierge service.

Common FAQs

What is OTC (over-the-counter) trading?

OTC trading allows large cryptocurrency purchases to be executed outside a public exchange order book. This can help improve price execution for larger orders while providing a more personalized buying experience.

When should I use Concierge trading instead of a regular exchange?

If you're buying a large amount of bitcoin, Concierge trading may provide better execution, access to deeper liquidity, and a smoother purchasing process than placing a large market order on a public exchange.

Why shouldn't I leave my bitcoin on an exchange?

Keeping your bitcoin in self-custody means you control the private keys. Once your purchase is complete, your bitcoin can be sent directly to your Trezor wallet instead of remaining on a custodial exchange.

Who can use Concierge trading?

Concierge trading is available for eligible customers purchasing €50,000 or more, subject to regional availability and partner requirements. Payment must be made via a supported European bank account in EUR or USD.

Will I need to complete KYC to buy bitcoin through Concierge trading?

Yes. Because Concierge trading involves large bitcoin purchases, BTC Direct handles the required identity verification and KYC checks. Any personal information you provide is processed by BTC Direct, and Trezor does not store this information or handle it.