Bitcoin in Buenos Aires: what to know
In Buenos Aires bitcoin is quoted in pesos and in dollars. With a long history of inflation, many porteños use crypto and dollar stablecoins to save, which is why local platforms quote the dólar cripto.
The price on this page is the international bitcoin price in ARS, the same across Argentina. National rules and tax are covered in full on the bitcoin price in Argentina page.
The dólar cripto
Local exchanges price bitcoin in pesos through the peso price of dollar stablecoins — the dólar cripto — which can differ from the official exchange rate used on this page. Compare both before you buy.
Rules and tax
Platforms must be on the CNV's PSAV registry, and gains are taxed at 5% or 15% depending on the currency. See the Argentina guide.
Legal and tax information last reviewed October 2026. Crypto rules change quickly — check with the regulator or tax authority, or a qualified adviser, before acting. This is not tax, legal or investment advice.