Bitcoin SV (BSV) Wallet

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bitcoin SV (BSV)?

Bitcoin SV is a proof-of-work cryptocurrency that split from Bitcoin Cash in a hard fork on November 15, 2018, led by Craig Wright's company nChain and entrepreneur Calvin Ayre. The fork removed Bitcoin Cash's block size cap entirely, and BSV has since processed blocks as large as 2 gigabytes, compared to Bitcoin's practical block limit of roughly 4 megabytes under SegWit. As of July 2026, BSV trades with a market capitalization of roughly $280 million, well below its 2021 peak.

What does "SV" stand for in Bitcoin SV?

SV stands for "Satoshi Vision," reflecting the fork's stated goal of restoring the original Bitcoin protocol described in Satoshi Nakamoto's 2008 white paper. The name was chosen by Craig Wright and his supporters when Bitcoin SV split from Bitcoin Cash in November 2018. In March 2024, the UK High Court ruled that Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto, a decision that did not change the BSV network's technical operation but removed the founder's central claim to legitimacy.

How is Bitcoin SV different from Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH)?

Bitcoin SV removed the block size limit entirely, while Bitcoin effectively caps blocks at around 4 megabytes under its SegWit weight limit and Bitcoin Cash caps blocks at 32 megabytes. This gives BSV higher theoretical transaction throughput and lower per-transaction fees, at the cost of a smaller network of exchanges, wallets, and validators supporting it. All three networks share Bitcoin's original proof-of-work consensus mechanism and 21 million maximum coin supply.

Why was Bitcoin SV delisted from major exchanges?

Binance, Kraken, and ShapeShift delisted BSV in April 2019, citing founder Craig Wright's legal threats against critics who disputed his claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto. Coinbase followed in January 2024, giving users until January 9, 2024 to withdraw their BSV holdings before removing the asset. BSV remains listed on exchanges including Gate, Bitget, and KuCoin, and Guarda users can still buy, store, and exchange BSV directly in the wallet.

How many BSV coins are there?

Bitcoin SV shares Bitcoin's original 21 million coin supply cap, with approximately 20 million BSV already mined and in circulation as of July 2026. New coins enter circulation through proof-of-work block rewards, which are cut in half on the same halving schedule inherited from Bitcoin at the time of the 2018 fork. No more BSV can be created once the 21 million cap is reached.

Where can I buy BSV?

Guarda's built-in exchange lets users buy BSV directly inside the non-custodial wallet with Visa, Mastercard, or Apple Pay, without leaving the app. Users enter the amount, choose a payment method, and the purchased BSV lands directly in their Guarda wallet address. The same wallet interface also supports swapping BSV for other listed assets without a separate exchange account.

How do I buy BSV in the US?

Guarda's buy feature is available to US-based users through card payment, since BSV is not restricted by Guarda itself. Because BSV was delisted from several major US-facing exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken, availability can depend on which payment partner processes the specific order. Guarda's non-custodial wallet still lets US users store and manage BSV bought elsewhere, regardless of how exchange support changes over time.