Based Trading Cards (BTCTC) has officially opened pre-orders for Orange Pill In A Pack Series 4: The Simulation, the latest release in the premium collectible art series “Bitcoin Trading Cards” that is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about projects in the hobby.
Known for their extreme focus on transparency, scarcity, and premium craftsmanship, BTCTC continues pushing the boundaries of what a trading card release can be. Series 4 introduces groundbreaking printing technologies, innovative collector experiences, and one of the most ambitious chase prizes ever seen in the hobby.
Collectors can now track Orange Pill In A Pack Series 4 set on HoloHoard, including building checklists, planning their chases, and creating wish lists before their first pack even arrives.
What Is Orange Pill In A Pack Series 4: The Simulation?
Orange Pill In A Pack Series 4: The Simulation is the newest release from Based Trading Cards, a California-based premium art collective known for producing high-end limited-print collectible card sets.
This release blends fine art, philosophy, storytelling, and Bitcoin culture into a trading card experience designed to reconnect collectors with physical media in an increasingly digital world.
The entire print run is tightly controlled:
- 21,000 total packs produced
- 875 hobby boxes worldwide
- 420 premium Experience Boxes
This makes Series 4 one of the most strictly limited BTCTC releases to date.
Every pack contains a serialized chase card, meaning even the “lowest” pull in the set is still a numbered collectible.
A Focus on Transparency and Verifiable Scarcity
One thing that sets Based Trading Cards apart from many other modern trading card brands is their strong commitment to verifiable scarcity.
For Series 4:
- Every hobby box is serialized and number-stamped
- The entire supply is publicly disclosed and available for tracking on HoloHoard
- Pack odds and parallel tiers are clearly defined
This transparency has helped BTCTC earn a reputation among collectors as the “Lamborghini of trading cards”, combining premium art with extremely limited print runs.
Even the packaging reflects this philosophy. Series 4 features:
- Four unique box designs
- Four unique pack wrapper designs
- Light-bending foil packaging that creates a glitch-like 3D effect
The result is that even sealed packaging becomes collectible artwork.
New Printing Technology and Card Innovations
Orange Pill In A Pack Series 4 introduces several industry-first card production techniques.
Some of the most notable innovations include:
- Thermal interactive ink that changes with temperature
- Glow-in-the-dark hidden Easter eggs
- Frameless chase card designs
- Advanced foil packaging effects
- Temperature-reactive “Epic Fire” and “Epic Ice” cards
/500 Limited
/50 Limited
View the full checklist (front and back of every card artwork).
The Golden Key Chase: Win a $69,000 Dodge Challenger
This release brings the Golden Key Experience Box, a collector experience unlike anything else in the hobby.
Limited to 420 boxes worldwide, the Experience Box includes a unique mini-game and the chance to pull one of the most valuable redemption prizes ever offered in trading cards.
The grand prize:
A custom 2021 BASED Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody valued at $69,000
Alternatively, the winner may choose to receive $45,000 in Bitcoin instead.
The odds of winning the car are 1 in 420.
Inside the Experience Box collectors will find:
- A handcrafted gold-plated Golden Key artifact
- A miniature Challenger containing the Golden Key Pack
- A 1/1 printing plate from Series 4
- A premium black-and-gold collector binder
- White gloves and precision scissors for pack opening
- Exclusive artwork and collectible prints
Check out HoloHoard’s deep-dive article about the Experience Box and the Golden Key mini-game.
Parallel Structure and Chase Cards
The Base Set consists of 63 cards and each card comes in parallels with clearly defined print runs.
Parallel tiers:
- Purple Parallel — /700
- Silver Parallel — /669
- Gold Parallel — /421
- Orange Parallel — /210
In addition, the set has numerous serialised cards of increasing scarcity, including 21 unique one-of-one cards, the Block Reward cards, that can be used to acquire the original hand-painted artwork used to create the card.
For collectors who appreciate both rarity and artistry, these represent some of the ultimate grails in the set.
Pre-Order Bundles and Availability
Pre-orders are currently available directly through the official Based Trading Cards store.
Available bundles include:
Crab Bundle (50 available): 2 hobby boxes plus exclusive Crab Guild collectibles.
Octopus Bundle (28 available): 4 hobby boxes plus a premium Experience Box.
Shark Bundle (21 available): A full case of hobby boxes plus an Experience Box.
Whale Bundle (3 available): Two sealed cases plus two Experience Boxes and exclusive collectibles.
As with previous series, Bundles come with exclusive limited promo cards, which you can see here.
Collectors can also purchase the Series 4 Experience Box individually, limited to 420 total worldwide.
Track Orange Pill In A Pack Series 4 on HoloHoard
The full Orange Pill In A Pack Series 4 set is now available for tracking on HoloHoard.
Collectors can:
- Track every card in the set
- Mark pulls
- Track parallel variants
- Monitor collection completion
One especially useful feature while this set is in pre-order is HoloHoard Lists. Lists allow collectors to create wishlists or opening plans before they even rip their first pack. You can also share your lists with a link with friends and communities over the internet.
For example, you can create:
- A Series 4 Wishlist
- A Parallel Chase List
- A Grail Targets List
This makes it easier to plan trades and identify which cards you’re still hunting.
Final Thoughts
With limited supply, cutting-edge printing technology, and an ambitious collector experience, Orange Pill In A Pack Series 4: The Simulation may be the most ambitious release yet from Based Trading Cards.
From interactive card designs to the Golden Key Challenger chase, Series 4 continues BTCTC’s mission to transform trading cards into high-end collectible art pieces with verifiable scarcity.
For collectors interested in premium trading card releases, this is definitely a set worth watching.
And if you’re planning to chase the set, make sure to track your collection on HoloHoard from day one.
