The Italian investor visa might be the most underrated residency pathway in Europe. But one of its key perks has recently changed. Anyone considering it should be aware. Still €250K minimum, only invest after the visa is approved, no physical residency requirement to maintain it, Schengen access from day one and renewable indefinitely while investment remains active. But the timelines have changed drastically due to increased popularity. On June 25th we're hosting a webinar covering everything about the Italian Investor Visa so you have all the updated information to make the best decision for you. If you're interested, you're welcome to register below.

The second passport market has inverted. Demand is spiking while supply is contracting and every government knows it. The window is narrowing, not widening. Second passports have shifted from a nice-to-have to a necessity. Americans, Brits, and Europeans are driving demand, not necessarily to move, but to hedge against politics, taxes, borders, education, healthcare, and uncertainty. I speak with dozens of people weekly. Each has a different priority, but everyone wants optionality. Governments are intentionally reducing that optionality. Portugal is extending naturalization timelines. Malta shut down its primary investment program. Romania withdrew its residency by investment proposal before launch. Others will follow. This creates a clear asymmetry: demand keeps rising, supply keeps shrinking. The outcome is predictable: higher prices and worse terms. Bookmark this: my expectation is constant increases in difficulty and/or pricing through 2026 and beyond. At Bitizenship, we build program offerings where you don’t need to liquidate Bitcoin to secure residency or citizenship. Portugal, Italy, and more are launching in ’26. Maintain exposure to inflation-resistant assets while gaining long-term optionality. That’s our core thesis.

Can Bitcoin buy you residency in Italy? Yes, and unlike other countries, Italy gives you the visa before you invest. Italy’s Investor Visa requires a €250k startup investment with no stay requirements. You get a 2-year visa, then 3-year renewals indefinitely as long as the investment remains. BTC funding is possible, although converting to fiat first is usually more efficient. Withdrawals open every 24 months, even in BTC. Portugal works differently: you invest first and wait months for approval. It is still the strongest EU citizenship pathway without relocating, even after the upcoming changes. Italy flips the model: approval first and capital later, making it extremely flexible overall. I recently discussed all of this with Bitcoin Magazine along with the broader Bitizenship journey. I hope you enjoy it!

If you hold Bitcoin and want to learn more about Golden Visas, I wrote this guide specifically with you in mind. I hope you like it!

Bitcoin fixes money. @Bitizenship fixes optionality. We built the first Portuguese Golden Visa fund that gives you: - Legal European residency - Exposure to Bitcoin’s upside That’s why we’ve partnered with @bitwise to go deeper. Because this is the future: Sovereign individuals creating new freedom stacks. I’m hosting a conversation with @Andre_Dragosch, European Head of Research at Bitwise, to explore a deceptively simple but fundamental question: Where will Bitcoin be in 2035? Not just price, but place in the world. What we'll cover: 1. Bitcoin’s performance vs. traditional assets 2. The role of institutional adoption and macro trends & what it means for price 3. How to build true long-term conviction (beyond hype & fear) 4. Scenarios for Bitcoin’s value in 2035 - from conservative to moonshot Whether you're a crypto investor, fund manager, or just curious about Bitcoin's role in the future economy, this webinar will give you valuable insights. - Date: June 5, 2025 - Time: 6 PM CET / 12 PM EST Join us. Link below 👇

I had the pleasure of sitting down with @BradleyDukeBTC, Head of Europe @bitwise, on my podcast last week. Bitcoin ETFs are no longer a fringe idea. In 2020, a five-person startup in Germany launched the world’s first centrally cleared Bitcoin ETP. Within a year, it crossed $1 billion AUM. That startup was ETC Group. And it was just the beginning. In this episode we discussed everything Bitcoin – from why Bradley believes this cycle is different, the fall of trust in the US dollar, and why Europe’s strict regulators unexpectedly became crypto’s ally. An unlikely European Bitcoin success story! Enjoy! Link below👇 And happy Bitcoin all time high!