# Exclusive Cryptocurrency Pens Ancora's 'Bitcoin Pen' Can Only Be Purchased with Bitcoin By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitcoin-pen References: [coinidol](https://coinidol.com/ancora-announces-pre-sale-of-bitcoin-pen/) & [ancora1919](http://www.ancora1919.com) Ancora is one of the oldest pen producers in the world, but it is looking ahead to the future of luxury with the introduction of its all-new handmade 'Bitcoin Pen.' Just 88 [limited-edition fountain pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze) and 888 [roller balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twyst) will be created, each of which comes with a personalized production number. The Bitcoin Pen boasts a special serial number, such as 01/88, 88/88, 001/888 and 888/888, and comes with a protective leather case. Unlike many collectible luxury pens that are widely available to the public if cost is not prohibitive, the Bitcoin Pen may only be [purchased with Bitcoin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptocurrency-payment). In June of 2018, Ancora plans to open a marketplace to help collectors trade coveted and limited-edition writing instruments. In February of next year, Ancora has also announced that it will be introducing a new cryptocurrency-inspired pen, but the featured cryptocurrency will be decided by consumers via a Telegram vote. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cryptocurrency Pens:** The introduction of luxury pens that can only be purchased using cryptocurrency creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury goods market. - **Limited-edition Collectible Pens:** The creation of limited-edition fountain pens and roller balls with personalized production numbers opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for collectors and enthusiasts. - **Crypto-inspired Writing Instruments:** The concept of introducing cryptocurrency-inspired pens, with the featured cryptocurrency voted by consumers, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for pen manufacturers to tap into the crypto market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Goods:** The exclusive purchase of luxury pens using cryptocurrency suggests disruptive innovations in the luxury goods industry, particularly in how transactions are conducted. - **Collectibles & Memorabilia:** The creation of limited-edition pens with personalized production numbers presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the collectibles and memorabilia industry. - **Writing Instruments:** The introduction of crypto-inspired pens opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the writing instruments industry, allowing companies to cater to the growing interest in cryptocurrencies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Inspired Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flash.md) - [Limited-Edition Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onoto-christmas-carol-fountain-pen.md) - [Luxurious Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-instruments.md) - [Ultra-Premium Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starwalker-blackcosmos.md) - [Miniature Heritage-Inspired Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montblanc-baby-pens.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md) - [Opulent Dragon-Themed Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montblanc-3.md) - [Weighted Luxury Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/channel-point-pen-dot.md) - [Luxe Limited-Edition Fountain Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilema-sp3.md)