USDC is now available on Polygon, Arbitrum, and Avalanche
Your Digital Dollars on Bitso just got a major upgrade. Polygon, Arbitrum, and Avalanche are now live — bringing lower fees, faster confirmations, and access to three of the most active ecosystems in crypto.
Every time you move USDC, you make a choice: which network to use. Until now, that choice on Bitso was limited to Ethereum, Solana, and Base. Each solid. Each with its own strengths.
But Ethereum fees during peak periods can reach $5, $10, even $15 USD per transaction. For anyone moving stablecoins regularly — for savings, for payments, for DeFi — that's a real cost that adds up fast.
Today, you have more options. Bitso now supports USDC on Polygon, Arbitrum, and Avalanche. Three new networks. Three new doors to what your digital dollars can do.
Why More Networks Mean More Opportunities
Each new network Bitso adds is a direct expansion of your possibilities: new ecosystems to access, new protocols to interact with, new ways to put your USDC to work — all without leaving the platform you already trust.
This isn't just about fees (though the savings are real). It's about giving you the infrastructure to do more with your money, on your terms.
Meet the Three New Networks
🟣 Polygon — Fast, cheap, and built for scale
Polygon is one of the most widely used networks in crypto, processing around 7,000 transactions per second. More importantly for you: fees consistently stay below $0.01 USD per transaction.
If you've ever hesitated to move a small amount of USDC because the fee felt disproportionate, Polygon solves that. Pay less than a cent. Move instantly. Done.
🔵 Arbitrum — All the trust of Ethereum, none of the high fees
Arbitrum is an Ethereum Layer 2 — meaning it inherits Ethereum's security model while processing transactions faster and at a fraction of the cost. Fees typically run between $0.01 and $0.10 USD, and the network handles around 40,000 transactions per second.
For users who want Ethereum-level reliability without the volatility of Ethereum-level gas fees, Arbitrum is the answer. It's also one of the most active DeFi ecosystems in the world — which means your USDC has a lot of places to go from here.
🔴 Avalanche — Blink and it's confirmed
Avalanche's C-Chain delivers some of the fastest confirmation times in the industry: sub-second finality, ~4,500 TPS, and fees around $0.01 USD. It was built for speed without compromising security.
If timing matters — whether you're responding to a market moment or just don't want to wait — Avalanche moves at the pace you need.
Six Networks, One Wallet
Your USDC on Bitso was already available on Ethereum, Solana, and Base. Those networks aren't going anywhere. What's changed is your range of choice.
You now have six networks to move your USDC on — each with different strengths, different fee structures, and different ecosystem connections. Whether you're prioritizing cost, speed, or access to specific DeFi protocols, you can now pick the network that fits your intent.
And you do it all from the same Bitso wallet. No new apps. No new interfaces to learn. No new platforms to trust.
Earn While You Hold — Right Inside Bitso
Not ready to dive into DeFi just yet? You don't have to go anywhere. With Earnings, you can put your Digital Dollars (USDC) to work directly within the Bitso app and receive weekly yields — no external wallets or protocols required.
- USDC: Earn up to 3.1% annually through Treasury bonds, with rates that scale with your balance.
- Earnings gives you the convenience of managing everything in one place — with no extra steps, no wallet connections, and no added complexity. It's the simplest way to make your crypto work for you.
How to Find the New Networks
Getting started is simple and takes only a few taps:
- Select your type of transaction
- Open the Bitso app and tap Transfer.
- Choose whether you want to Deposit or Send assets.
- Select Cryptocurrencies as the asset type.
- Select your asset and network
- Pick USDC as the asset you want to move.
- Select a network from the list available.
- Copy or enter the recipient's wallet address.
- Confirm and enjoy
- Double-check the details and confirm. Your funds will arrive faster and for significantly less than on traditional networks.
Disclaimer
This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency transfers are irreversible; always double-check wallet addresses before confirming any transaction. Interacting with DeFi protocols carries risks; ensure you conduct your own research (DYOR) before committing funds. Bitso does not endorse or guarantee third-party platforms.
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