Bethesda, Maryland has 4 Bitcoin ATMs from 4 operators. Athena leads with 1 location (25% of listings). 3 locations report 24/7 access; confirm host hours before travelling. Listings span 2 ZIP codes (20814, 20817). Of the operators here with enough reader fee reports, Bitstop averages the lowest reported fee (~17% across 3 reports).
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Directory page built: October 2026
At a Glance
4Bitcoin ATMs
4Operators
AthenaTop Operator (1)
75%Reported 24/7
Before visiting a Bitcoin ATM in Bethesda
Compare the exact host address and operator, confirm access hours, and check whether the machine supports buying, selling, or both. Read the final quote, including fees and the exchange-rate spread, before confirming a transaction.
4 of 4 listings were seen in a source within the past 30 days. Latest source observation: 2026-10-25. A source observation confirms a listing was reported; it does not verify that a machine is working now.
Hours and features are reported by sources and may change. Report an incorrect listing with the operator, host address, and what you found.
Bitcoin ATM Fees & Limits in Bethesda, MD
Greater of $5 or 15%
Statutory maximum in Maryland
Total fees, including the exchange-rate spread, may not exceed Greater of $5 or 15% under Maryland FI §§ 12-1201, 12-1204. This is a legal ceiling, not an average — operators may charge less.
Averages are crowdsourced from reader submissions for these operators nationally, not only in Bethesda. Individual machines vary.
Maryland transaction limits
New customers$2,000/day
Established customers$10,500/day
Fee capGreater of $5 or 15%
ActiveMaryland FI §§ 12-1201, 12-1204
Maryland caps new users at $2,000 per day and experienced users at $10,500. The new-user period includes the first transaction and the following 72 hours. Fees are capped at the greater of $5 or 15%. Operator and kiosk registration are separate from any required money-transmitter license.
3 listings in Bethesda report 24-hour access (75% of this directory). These are source-reported hours, not a live uptime check. Confirm host access with the operator before travelling.
What fees do Bitcoin ATMs charge in Bethesda?
Maryland caps total Bitcoin ATM fees — including the exchange-rate spread — at Greater of $5 or 15% under Maryland FI §§ 12-1201, 12-1204. That is the legal maximum in Bethesda; operators may charge less. Fees reported to us by customers average 17%.
Is there a daily limit on Bitcoin ATM purchases in Bethesda?
Yes. Maryland sets statewide transaction limits: new customers are limited to $2,000/day, and established customers to $10,500/day. Individual operators may impose lower limits of their own.
Can I sell Bitcoin for cash at an ATM in Bethesda?
None of the 4 listings in Bethesda is marked as a two-way machine in our source data: 4 do not specify a direction in our source data. Confirm with the operator before you go if you want to sell.
How do I use a Bitcoin ATM in Bethesda?
To buy Bitcoin at one of the 4 listed ATMs in Bethesda: (1) pick a location from the list or map above, (2) bring cash and a valid ID, (3) scan your own Bitcoin wallet QR code, (4) insert cash, and (5) review the quoted fee and exchange rate before you confirm. Never send Bitcoin to a wallet address someone else gave you.