{"id":58025,"date":"2025-11-12T08:46:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T08:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=58025"},"modified":"2025-11-12T08:46:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T08:46:31","slug":"first-us-bank-opens-crypto-trading-sofis-move-puts-best-wallet-token-in-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=58025","title":{"rendered":"First US Bank Opens Crypto Trading: SoFi\u2019s Move Puts Best Wallet Token in Play"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Quick Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/27a1.png\" alt=\"\u27a1\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> SoFi became the first nationally chartered U.S. bank to offer in-app crypto trading, signaling a policy-driven thaw in bank crypto.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/27a1.png\" alt=\"\u27a1\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> Wider bank distribution typically deepens liquidity and lowers frictions, funneling new users toward non-custodial wallets where utility lives.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/27a1.png\" alt=\"\u27a1\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> Best Wallet positions $BEST as a utility token for reduced fees, presale access, and staking inside a mobile-first, MPC-secured app.<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/27a1.png\" alt=\"\u27a1\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> The Best Wallet Token presale has raised over $16.9M to date, positioning it as one of the hottest presales of 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SoFi Bank just did what every US lender has tiptoed around for years: it lit up in-app crypto trading for retail customers.<\/p>\n<p>The rollout makes SoFi the first and only nationally chartered, FDIC-insured bank to let its customers buy, sell, and hold digital assets like Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) on the same app they already use for checking, savings, and investing.<\/p>\n<p>According to SoFi\u2019s CEO, the launch is staged, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251111406660\/en\/SoFi-Bank-Becomes-the-First-and-Only-Nationally-Chartered-Bank-to-Launch-Crypto-Trading-for-Consumers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">support for \u2018dozens\u2019 of assets coming online<\/a>. That\u2019s the exact kind of SKU breadth that pushes crypto from niche app to default banking tab.<\/p>\n<p>The bank\u2019s move is certain to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251111406660\/en\/SoFi-Bank-Becomes-the-First-and-Only-Nationally-Chartered-Bank-to-Launch-Crypto-Trading-for-Consumers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">bridge the gap between TradFi accounts and on-chain assets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It matters for traders because every new on-ramp tends to compress spreads, deepen liquidity, and normalize allocation behavior. It also matters for the next wave of retail users, who won\u2019t need to bridge funds through multiple apps to get exposure.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-626019\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-16.02.45.png?w=640&amp;resize=700%2C431\" alt=\"SoFi Bank's crypto landing page.\" width=\"700\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-16.02.45.png?w=1105 1105w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-16.02.45.png?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-16.02.45.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-16.02.45.png?w=980 980w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-16.02.45.png?w=750 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/p>\n<p>We believe the move is a product of clearer US bank guidance this year, which unlocked internal greenlights at institutions that were previously wary of digital-asset ambiguity.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/2705.png\" alt=\"\u2705\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> Said simply: if compliance had the brakes on in 2023, policy clarity just shifted the gearbox. With a national bank now setting the pace, expect copycats. Also, expect the user funnel to get wider, faster.<\/p>\n<p>SoFi also aims to bring crypto access to its 12.6M-plus customer base over the coming weeks. It\u2019s a firehose of distribution that typically re-prices convenience premiums across the stack.<\/p>\n<p>For wallets, that\u2019s an opportunity. If banks are turning into crypto on-ramps, non-custodial wallets become the place where people actually use tokens, stake, swap, and chase new opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Which is why this environment keeps steering attention toward <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.care\/box_34c638507da3055fa41fe4f6a6d51ed7?referrer=first-us-bank-to-launch-crypto-trading-sofi-innovates-market-pushes-%24best-to-new-heights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Best Wallet Token ($BEST)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Wallet: A Bank-Age Wallet Built for On-Chain Action<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.care\/box_e391387a4378b5e8afeec303e605aacc?referrer=first-us-bank-to-launch-crypto-trading-sofi-innovates-market-pushes-%24best-to-new-heights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Best Wallet<\/a> is a non-custodial, multi-chain wallet (Best Wallet with a launchpad-style \u2018Upcoming Tokens\u2019 portal and an integrated DEX aggregator.<\/p>\n<p>This ecosystem (alongside its official token, <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.care\/box_34c638507da3055fa41fe4f6a6d51ed7?referrer=first-us-bank-to-launch-crypto-trading-sofi-innovates-market-pushes-%24best-to-new-heights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Best Wallet Token<\/a>) is designed to cut the steps between buying crypto and doing something with it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-558817\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/best.png?w=640&amp;resize=700%2C367\" alt=\"The Best Wallet Ecosystem featured on the Best Wallet Token presale page.\" width=\"700\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/best.png?w=1302 1302w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/best.png?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/best.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/best.png?w=980 980w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/best.png?w=750 750w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/best.png?w=1140 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/p>\n<p>This all happens inside a mobile-first app using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fireblocks.com\/what-is-mpc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">MPC security<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fireblocks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Fireblocks infrastructure<\/a>. That means if you\u2019re a new user arriving from banking apps, you won\u2019t wrestle with seed phrases or chain roulette on day one.<\/p>\n<p>Utility shows up in the workflow. Fiat on-ramp via partners, cross-chain swaps via an auto-router that hunts better rates, portfolio views across multiple hot wallets, and forthcoming features like a Best Card for spending.<\/p>\n<p>For traders watching risk rotations: non-custodial rails can become a beneficiary when custodial venues get busy.<\/p>\n<p>Bank-integrated buying lowers friction; wallets that compress the jump to staking, swapping, and presales can capture more of the post-buy value chain. That\u2019s the demand-side logic behind $BEST\u2019s utility design.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.care\/box_34c638507da3055fa41fe4f6a6d51ed7?referrer=first-us-bank-to-launch-crypto-trading-sofi-innovates-market-pushes-%24best-to-new-heights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check out $BEST\u2019s presale here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Wallet Token ($BEST) \u2014 Presale With App-Native Distribution And High Staking APY<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>To get more out of the Best Wallet app, it helps to get its native Best Wallet Token ($BEST) via its ongoing presale. As a token holder, you\u2019ll enjoy exclusive perks like low transaction fees, governance rights, and early access to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/crypto-presales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">best crypto presales<\/a> via the Token Launchpad.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f4a1.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udca1\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> Want to learn more about the project? Be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/what-is-best-wallet-token\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">\u2018What is Best Wallet Token?\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Each $BEST token is priced at $0.025935, which can also be staked at 77% APY. Its attractive price has allowed the presale to raise over $16.9M at press time. There are regular price increases, with a new one coming up in 16 days, which encourages buyers to lock in their tokens early.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-626022\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-16.08.43.jpg?w=640&amp;resize=700%2C308\" alt=\"Best Wallet Token presale widget.\" width=\"700\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-16.08.43.jpg?w=1198 1198w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-16.08.43.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-16.08.43.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-16.08.43.jpg?w=980 980w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-16.08.43.jpg?w=750 750w, https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-12-at-16.08.43.jpg?w=1140 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f4b0.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcb0\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> Find out how you can buy $BEST tokens in our <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/how-to-buy-best-wallet-token\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Best Wallet Token buying guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>HODLing can be an enticing option for long-term investors, given Best Wallet something to look forward do a few years down the line.<\/p>\n<p>According to our <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/best-wallet-token-price-prediction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Best Wallet Token price prediction<\/a>, $BEST has the potential to reach between $0.24 and $0.62 by the end of 2026, a considerable potential jump from its current price.<\/p>\n<p>The macro tie-in is clear: SoFi\u2019s bank-grade entry normalizes crypto exposure for mainstream users. Once they buy, they\u2019ll want to stake, farm, and discover new launches, which are activities that don\u2019t live inside a checking account.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.care\/box_34c638507da3055fa41fe4f6a6d51ed7?referrer=first-us-bank-to-launch-crypto-trading-sofi-innovates-market-pushes-%24best-to-new-heights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Best Wallet Token ($BEST)<\/a> aims to be the connective tissue there, monetizing utility rather than mere custody. If you\u2019ve been scanning for <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/best-altcoins-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">best altcoins<\/a>, this is a more functional, wallet-native narrative with optional upside from app adoption.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.care\/box_34c638507da3055fa41fe4f6a6d51ed7?referrer=first-us-bank-to-launch-crypto-trading-sofi-innovates-market-pushes-%24best-to-new-heights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Join the $BEST presale now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>Disclaimer: This article is educational and not financial advice. Crypto assets are volatile; do your own research and assess personal risk tolerance before investing.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Authored by Bogdan Patru, Bitcoinist: <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/first-us-bank-launch-crypto-trading-best-wallet-token-soars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored \">https:\/\/bitcoinist.com\/first-us-bank-launch-crypto-trading-best-wallet-token-soars<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Facts: SoFi became the first nationally chartered U.S. bank to offer in-app crypto trading, signaling a policy-driven thaw in bank crypto. Wider bank distribution typically deepens liquidity and lowers frictions, funneling new users toward non-custodial wallets where utility lives. Best Wallet positions $BEST as a utility token for reduced fees, presale access, and staking [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-58025","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58025","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=58025"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58025\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=58025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=58025"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=58025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}