Bitstamp

About Bitstamp

Bitstamp is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011 and headquartered in Luxembourg. It lists 97 coins across 189 trading pairs, spanning the major cryptocurrencies alongside stablecoins and altcoins. CoinGecko assigns Bitstamp a trust score of 9/10, ranking it #7 worldwide on that measure. This profile tracks Bitstamp's regulatory registrations, trading fees, supported assets and deposit requirements, with the full Oracl8 review, scam check and minimum-deposit guide linked throughout.

Bitstamp regulation

Bitstamp operates under 3 registrations across jurisdictions: MiCA CASP (LU, Germany, France, +11 more); FCA cryptoasset register (United Kingdom); FinCEN MSB (United States). Under the EU MiCA framework, a registered crypto-asset service provider (CASP) must meet custody, governance, capital and disclosure requirements, and keep client crypto holdings segregated from its own assets.

Bitstamp fees and minimum deposit

The opening minimum on Bitstamp is zero, with no deposit floor to clear. The standing taker fee runs at 0.4%, tapering as 30-day volume rises and for holders of the venue's native token. Trading runs through Web, iOS, Android, Tradeview, API.

Bitstamp products

Bitstamp offers spot trading and, where a jurisdiction permits, crypto derivatives. Full detail on fees, safety and funding sits in the Bitstamp review, scam check and minimum-deposit guide below.

Bitstamp is the world's longest-running cryptocurrency exchange, providing a secure platform for trading popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum with a focus on transparency and customer service.

Bitstamp by country

The jurisdictions where Bitstamp holds a registration, and how crypto is treated locally.

Popular assets on Bitstamp

Bitstamp lists 97 coins. These are among the most traded on the platform:

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