BTC withdrawal times compared
By Sanne Jacobs · Crypto Markets Writer
What determines BTC withdrawal time at a bitcoin sportsbook
A BTC withdrawal is not one fixed waiting period. The time depends on the sportsbook’s internal approval process, whether KYC is already completed, and network conditions. At some bitcoin sportsbooks the payout is instant after approval; at others approval itself can take up to two days.
The figures below come from published reviews and operator pages. They describe what a player can expect under normal conditions, not a guarantee for every transaction.
Where approval adds the most delay
The slowest part of a withdrawal is usually the step before the blockchain is involved. A bitcoin sportsbook may hold a payout for internal review, fraud checks, or document verification. Once the withdrawal is approved and broadcast, the Bitcoin network confirms the transaction independently of the sportsbook.
Stake lists withdrawal time as 0–2 days after approval. Stake also requires level 2 KYC verification before any withdrawal, so a first payout can take longer if documents have not been submitted in advance.
Cloudbet applies KYC checks only when required. The published withdrawal speed is not stated in the available facts, but the partial KYC policy means some players will not face document review before a payout.
Bitcoin sportsbooks with faster payout policies
Some operators advertise withdrawal times measured in minutes rather than days.
Sportsbet.io states that Bitcoin withdrawals are processed in under 30 minutes. It supports 13 coins, including BTC, ETH, and USDT. KYC is partial, but the available source notes that Sportsbet.io requests documents more often than Stake or Cloudbet.
Thunderpick lists withdrawal time as instant. It supports 5 coins: BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, and XRP. The sportsbook has operated since 2017 under a Curacao licence and is focused on esports, with limited traditional sports coverage.
KYC changes the comparison
Withdrawal speed cannot be judged by the published processing time alone. A sportsbook may process payouts quickly, but if KYC is mandatory before withdrawal, the first payout involves an extra step that no processing-time figure covers.
| Sportsbook | Withdrawal time | KYC policy | Coins supported | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stake | 0–2 days after approval | Level 2 mandatory before withdrawal | 21 | Curacao Gaming Authority |
| Sportsbet.io | Under 30 minutes on Bitcoin | Partial, requested more often than at Stake or Cloudbet | 13 | Curacao eGaming |
| Thunderpick | Instant | Not stated in available facts | 5 | Curacao, operating since 2017 |
| Cloudbet | Not stated in available facts | Partial, checks only when required | 30+ | Curacao Gaming Authority |
| Dexsport | Not stated in available facts | No, anonymous entry via Web3 wallets | 85+ across 20+ blockchains | Anjouan licence |
Dexsport is a useful contrast for KYC. It requires no KYC and allows entry through Web3 wallets. That removes document verification from the payout path, though the available facts do not state a processing time for Dexsport withdrawals.
Whichever platform you pick from this list, deposit only what you can afford to lose and check the withdrawal rules before you fund an account.
Browse Dexsport's marketsSports coverage and payout expectations
A sportsbook’s withdrawal policy matters more if a player can actually use the platform for their preferred markets. The available facts show significant differences in sports coverage.
Stake covers 30 sports, including football, basketball, tennis, baseball, hockey, and esports. Cloudbet covers 5: football, basketball, tennis, MMA, and esports. Sportsbet.io covers 4: football, basketball, tennis, and esports. Thunderpick covers 3 and is esports-focused.
A bitcoin sportsbook with broad sports coverage but a two-day approval window may suit a player who values market depth over payout speed. A faster payout policy matters less if the sportsbook does not cover the leagues a player bets on.
What to check before the first withdrawal
The practical risk is not the blockchain, but the sportsbook’s own rules. A player who deposits and bets before completing KYC may find the first withdrawal delayed by document review, especially at a sportsbook where KYC is mandatory before any payout.
Licensing does not remove that risk. Stake, Cloudbet, Sportsbet.io, and Thunderpick all hold Curacao licences, yet their KYC policies range from mandatory to partial. Dexsport holds an Anjouan licence and requires no KYC at all.
For a first withdrawal, the useful checks are: whether KYC is required before payout, whether the stated processing time refers to approval or to the full withdrawal, and which coins the sportsbook supports for payouts. Those three factors explain more of the waiting time than the Bitcoin network itself.
Quick answers
Which sportsbook on this page has the fastest published Bitcoin withdrawal time?
Thunderpick lists its withdrawal time as instant. Sportsbet.io states that Bitcoin withdrawals are processed in under 30 minutes.
Do I need to complete KYC before withdrawing from Stake?
Yes. Stake requires level 2 KYC verification before any withdrawal, so a first payout can take longer if documents have not been submitted in advance.
Does Cloudbet state a published withdrawal time for Bitcoin?
No. The available facts do not state a published withdrawal speed for Cloudbet, only that its KYC policy is partial and checks are applied only when required.
How many sports does Thunderpick cover compared with Stake?
Thunderpick covers 3 sports and is esports-focused, while Stake covers 30 sports including football, basketball, tennis, baseball, hockey, and esports.
What three factors explain most of the waiting time for a first Bitcoin withdrawal?
The useful checks are whether KYC is required before payout, whether the stated processing time refers to approval or to the full withdrawal, and which coins the sportsbook supports for payouts.