Bitstamp Review 2026: Fees, Volume and Safety
Ranked #13 of 30 exchanges. Best for: Long-running, regulated spot exchange.
9TRUST /10
- 24h volume
- $180.4M
- Share of top 30
- 0.9%
- Spot fee (maker / taker)
- —
- Coins listed
- 99+
Bitstamp Trading Volume, Last 30 Days
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Bitstamp at a Glance
| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Luxembourg (registered); offices in London |
| Licences | MiCA via CSSF (Luxembourg), FCA registration (UK), NYDFS BitLicense (US) |
| Spot fee (base) | — |
| Futures trading | — |
| Proof of reserves | — |
| KYC | Mandatory for all users |
| Fiat deposits | SEPA, international wire, debit card |
Strengths and Watch-outs
What stands out
- One of the oldest operating exchanges
- Owned by Robinhood since June 2025
- USD and EUR markets
Keep in mind
- About 19,000 BTC was stolen in a 2015 hot-wallet hack
Bitstamp FAQ
Is Bitstamp safe?
It holds these licences or registrations: MiCA via CSSF (Luxembourg), FCA registration (UK), NYDFS BitLicense (US). Keep in mind: About 19,000 BTC was stolen in a 2015 hot-wallet hack. As with any exchange, use two-factor authentication and keep long-term holdings in your own wallet.
Does Bitstamp require KYC?
Mandatory for all users.
Where is Bitstamp based?
Bitstamp was founded in 2011 and is based in Luxembourg (registered); offices in London.
Compare Bitstamp With
Live data: CoinGecko. Profile compiled by FxDailyInfo from the exchange's own pages. Sources: data.coingecko.com, robinhood.com, www.crowdfundinsider.com. Crypto trading is high risk and not available in every country.