{"id":2405,"date":"2020-10-14T15:05:45","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T22:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opennode.com\/blog\/?p=2405"},"modified":"2022-08-09T09:34:48","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T16:34:48","slug":"bitcoin-split-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.opennode.com\/blog\/bitcoin-split-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Split Settlement"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>The ability to split settlement of a single payment across both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opennode.com\/blog\/glossary\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> and local currency has been one of our most requested features. We\u2019re excited to announce that <strong>Split Settlement<\/strong> capability is now live!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses that use OpenNode can now retain a percentage of settlement funds in Bitcoin, while continuing to use Automatic Conversion to local currency to avoid full exposure to Bitcoin price volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OpenNode is committed to helping businesses reap the benefits of accepting Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments. We are also helping businesses minimize exposure to FX risk. With this update, OpenNode will help businesses reap the benefits of holding a discretionary amount of earnings in Bitcoin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1222\" height=\"1224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opennode.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/iphonex-split-payment.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2425\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To take advantage of Split Settlement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enable your Local Currency Wallet from the Overview or Wallets page<br><\/li><li>Enable Automatic Conversion, which will automatically settle incoming Bitcoin payments to your local currency at the time of the transaction<br><\/li><li>Enable Split Settlement and set your BTC Settlement Ratio. 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