Does it cost anything to hold cryptocurrency on Venmo?
Venmo does not charge fees for holding cryptocurrency. Learn more about the fees for buying and selling cryptocurrency.
How can I see what my cryptocurrency is worth?
After purchasing cryptocurrency on Venmo, you can track any price changes in the Venmo app:
- Go to the Crypto tab by tapping the Crypto coins at the bottom of the screen
- Select your preferred cryptocurrency. You’ll see the current price
The Venmo app will display historical prices for your selected cryptocurrency, as well as your previous transactions with that cryptocurrency.
What does the “Total Return” number mean?
Your Venmo app will show you your total return on all your current crypto holdings combined. This number (shown in both dollars and percentages) is calculated by taking the difference between the price you purchased your crypto at and the average price it is selling for right now with the current exchange rate and spread.
Does the Venmo app track crypto prices in real-time?
Yes. The price in the app will update every few seconds to reflect any change to the market value. By default, you will be shown the change in market value over a 24-hour period using a line graph. You can toggle to view one week, one month, six-months, one year, and the entire history of the selected cryptocurrency. When you tap on the timeline graph, you can view more specific values over time.