Terms and Conditions – Bitcoin White Paper Day 2026 Prize Draw

Organizer: Bitvavo B.V., Keizersgracht 281, 1016 ED Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Bitvavo B.V. is a crypto-asset service provider under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), licensed by the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets (AFM).

This document is drawn up in English and in other languages. In case of any discrepancy between language versions, the English version prevails.

1. General

These Terms and Conditions (the "Terms") apply to the "Bitcoin White Paper Day 2026 Prize Draw" (the "Promotion"), a temporary promotion organized by Bitvavo B.V. ("Bitvavo"). This Promotion is organised to mark the 18th anniversary of the publication of the Bitcoin white paper on 31 October 2008, by giving Bitvavo users the opportunity to learn about Bitcoin's origins and to win one of 18 prizes of €500 in BTC.

 By participating, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our User Agreement. Our User Agreement can be downloaded in PDF from our website.

Bitvavo acts in line with the Dutch Code of Conduct on Promotional Games of Chances.

You can always file a complaint in relation to this Promotion in line with our Complaints Procedure, in writing to complaints@bitvavo.com, or by any other means described in Bitvavo's Help Center. Please find more information here: https://bitvavo.com/en/complaints. If you express your dissatisfaction, please specify what the dissatisfaction is about.

Risk Warning: Digital assets are highly volatile. Investing in digital assets is risky. Be aware that investing in digital assets can lead to partial or total loss of your investment. Consult the Risk Disclosure for more information.

2. Promotion Period

The Promotion will run from 09:00 (CET) on 20 October 2026 until 23:59 (CET) on 03 November 2026 (the "Promotion Period").

Any participation outside this period will not be eligible.

3. Eligibility Requirements

This Promotion is open to individuals who:

• Are 18 years or older at the time of signing up

• Have a verified Bitvavo account (identity and bank verification completed) 

• Opt-in via the Campaign Hub in the Bitvavo app by clicking “Join now”.

Bitvavo reserves the right to exclude participants who do not meet these criteria.

4. How to Participate

• Opt-in via the campaign HUB during the promotion period 

• Every €10 you trade earns you one entry. The more you trade, the more chances you get — your entries are counted automatically and shown in the Campaign Hub.

• Buying, selling or converting (incl. Margin trading) counts as a trade 

• A maximum of 1,000 campaign entries can be collected per user within the Promotion Period

• The following orders are excluded from the Promotion: Trades between fiat and stable coins or within stable coins

5. Prize Details

• The prize pool consists of 18 prizes, each with a value of €500 in Bitcoin (BTC), bringing the total value of the prize pool to €9,000 in BTC.

• The BTC amount of each prize is determined by converting €500 at the BTC/EUR rate on Bitvavo at the moment the prize is credited.

• The 18 prizes will be awarded through impartial random draws among all valid entries. Each entry has an equal chance of being drawn, so a participant holding more entries has a greater chance of winning. Each participant can win a maximum of one prize.

• The draws will take place on 6 November 2026. Winners will be notified by email at the address registered to their Bitvavo account.

• Prizes are credited to the winner's Bitvavo account no later than 9 November 2026.

Prizes are awarded in BTC based on the Bitvavo exchange rate at the time of payout. The Euro value shown is for reference only.

Exclusion of claims: Fulfilment of the eligibility requirements only means that the user is entitled to participate in the Promotion. Users are not entitled to receive any prize solely by reason of fulfilling eligibility requirements.

No alternative rewards or cash equivalents are available.

6. Winner Notification & Payout

• Winners will be notified via email to the address associated with their Bitvavo account

• Rewards will be credited directly to winners' Bitvavo accounts before 18:00 CET on 09 November 2026.

7. Exclusion & Disqualification

Bitvavo may exclude participants who:

• Tamper with the process of the Promotion;

• Submit false or misleading information;

• Violate these Terms or Bitvavo's User Agreement;

• Attempt to gain an unfair advantage (e.g. through multiple accounts or collusion).

Bitvavo may also disqualify entries for technical reasons, including invalid email addresses or social media account misuse.

Institutional clients and those providing market-making or similar services, and Bitvavo employees, affiliates, and immediate family members may not participate.

8. Liability

Bitvavo accepts no liability for:

• Any technical failures, interruptions, or disruptions;

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from participation;

• Any suspension or cancellation of the Promotion due to force majeure or other unforeseen circumstances.

Bitvavo reserves the right to amend, postpone, or terminate the Promotion at its discretion, only if reasonable and necessary. If Bitvavo exercises this right, this will not be detrimental to participants.

9. Data Protection & Taxation

Participant data will be processed in accordance with the Bitvavo Privacy Notice and applicable data-protection law. Data will only be used for purposes connected to the administration of this Promotion and prize delivery. We only process your personal data to the extent necessary for the performance of this Promotion — please read our Privacy Notice for more information.

Participants are responsible for any personal tax implications, including any applicable reporting obligations, related to rewards received. Consult a tax advisor if in doubt.

10. Applicable Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are exclusively governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes arising in connection with this Promotion shall be submitted to the competent court in Amsterdam, unless otherwise required by mandatory law.

11. Contact

For further questions about this Promotion, please contact our Support Team at https://support.bitvavo.com.