Mexico-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitso has launched Bitso+, a yield program that lets users earn returns by simply holding bitcoin or stablecoins in their Bitso wallets. The company said the offering is now available to all users and is designed to expand its crypto investment products while addressing the needs of customers in inflation-stricken parts of Latin America.
Tiered returns depend on asset type and balance size
According to Bitso, returns under the new program vary by both the cryptocurrency deposited and the amount held in the exchange wallet. For bitcoin, users can earn up to 6%, but that rate applies only to the first 0.4 BTC. Any BTC held above that threshold earns 3.5%. For stablecoins, yields can reach 15%, though the rate drops to 10% for balances above $1,000, and falls further to 7% for holdings of $20,000 or more.
David Álvarez from Bitso+ highlighted the importance of dollar-pegged stablecoins for early users of the service, saying they are easier to understand because “it will be a dollar,” making the benefits of crypto more accessible to a broader audience.
Focused on inflation-aware users in Latin America
Bitso is positioning the product for customers looking to put idle crypto balances to work while still keeping funds available for withdrawal. That value proposition may resonate strongly in Latin American countries that have experienced persistent inflation, including Argentina and Venezuela. Bitso CEO and co-founder Daniel Voguel said inflation continues to rise globally, and especially across Latam, adding that the new feature gives users another way to grow their wealth simply by keeping assets in their Bitso wallets.
The exchange also said additional cryptocurrencies could be added to Bitso+ in the future. As one of the region’s best-known crypto unicorns, Bitso’s broader rollout of a wallet-based yield product underscores how exchanges are increasingly targeting users seeking both capital preservation and passive returns in volatile economic environments.