The best Bitcoin betting sites in the Philippines

Advantages

There are many positives to the ever-growing cryptocurrency payment methods, which this post will examine in great detail.

Firstly, the transactions from Bitcoin bookmakers in the Philippines are completely anonymous and 100% safe. Depositing through Bitcoin removes the middleman as all transactions are encrypted, allowing the player to remain completely anonymous. The bookmaker will not be aware of your financial information. The only personal information that the company will gain will be those that the player fills out during signup and verification processes.

Next, betting with Bitcoin is an extremely quick process as the cryptocurrency isn’t regulated by any central authority, once again removing the middleman. Therefore the player can expect instant transfers and withdrawal times of less than a day.

Finally, using cryptocurrencies in the Philippines is not subject to inflation. The Bitcoin bookmaker market has a cap, meaning that the market is free from inflation. Despite this, the value can change in relation to other currencies.

Disadvantages

Unfortunately, Bitcoin does not hold much value in the real world as of the moment. If you win money and withdraw it as Bitcoin, you cannot take your winnings into a shop in the real world and expect to buy something with the money that you have won. However, as the payment method grows in popularity, this could change in the near future.

The value of Bitcoin is also subject to change due to the fluctuation in the Bitcoin market. The value of your Bitcoin is likely to change daily, which can be a disadvantage if you have an exact amount of money in mind when it comes to betting. There are also many concerns that the cryptocurrency bubble will burst in the future and become of less to no value.

Although not all, there are several Bitcoin betting sites in the Philippines.

Bitcoin betting is extremely cost-effective, however even when the bookies state that there is no transaction fee, the user must pay a miners’ fee. In recent times, this fee has dropped so using Bitcoin to gamble is extremely cost-effective. Bitcoin bookmaker deposits are instant, much like other payment methods, and withdrawals will take a maximum of 24 hours on average, making it a fantastic option to deposit.

Deposit Times, Fees & Limits

Betting Site	Deposit speed	Free	Limits Min/Max
1xbet	Instant		1.00 USD
22bet	Instant		1.00 USD
Melbet	Instant		1.00 USD

Withdrawal Times, Fees & Limits

Betting Site	Withdrawal speed	Free	Limits Min/Max
1xbet	15 minutes		1.50 USD
22bet	15 minutes		1.50 USD
Melbet	15 minutes		1.50 USD

Obtaining Bitcoin does can be a simple process, however this may take a lot of time so be prepared to spend a couple of hours to set yourself up before being able to gamble. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has licensed many cryptocurrency exchanges which can be used in the Philippines. However, these are regulated so it is recommended that you purchase from Bitcoin ATMs. A simple Google search will show you where to do this.

For those who prefer to purchase from regulated companies, the BSP has approved 13 companies including Coins.ph, which is the easiest cryptocurrency service to use for beginners, simply visit their website and you will be walked through the process. Their conversion meter makes purchasing your first Bitcoin extremely easy, showing how much you will get for the amount of PHP you would like to invest.

You will also need to set up an ecopayz ewallet in order to deposit onto both 22Bet and NetBet with your Bitcoin. Furthermore, you can deposit your Bitcoin through Neteller if you already have an account set up, but this may be subject to fees.

In conclusion, Bitcoin is a recommended payment method when it comes to gambling as it suits all your betting needs. Transactions are extremely fast and done without any regulatory oversight to give the player full control over their payments. Bitcoin sportsbooks in the Philippines also have the potential to rise in the future. A real downside is the fact that not many bookmakers accept Bitcoin as a payment method as of now, however with the popularity of cryptocurrency only rising we could see this change in the future.