At a glance
| Type | Exchange |
|---|---|
| Spot maker / taker | 0.10% / 0.30% |
| Deposit / withdrawal | Free (bank) / Network / bank fee |
| Welcome bonus | None standard |
| Supported assets | 80+ |
| Fiat on-ramps | USD, EUR, GBP |
| KYC required | Yes |
| Jurisdiction | Luxembourg / United Kingdom |
| Availability | US, EU, global (most) |
| Editorial rating | 4.4 / 5 |
Pros
- Oldest licensed exchange (2011)
- Strong US/EU regulation (BitLicense, FCA)
- Simple, reliable interface
- Good for beginners & institutions
Cons
- Smaller coin list (80+)
- Higher fees than Binance
- Limited advanced products
Bitstamp launched in 2011 and is among the longest-operating licensed exchanges. It holds a New York BitLicense and FCA registration, making it a conservative choice for US and European traders who prioritise regulation over an exhaustive coin list.
Who Bitstamp is for
If you want a boring, reliable on-ramp with strong compliance, Bitstamp fits. The interface is clean and the fee schedule is transparent and volume-tiered. It is less suited to traders chasing hundreds of altcoins or complex derivatives.
Fees & pricing
Spot taker is roughly 0.30% at entry, dropping with 30-day volume; makers start around 0.10%. EUR/USD deposits via bank transfer are cheap, and card purchases carry a higher convenience fee.
Security & regulation
Bitstamp publishes proof-of-reserves, keeps the majority of assets in cold storage, and is regulated in both the US (NYDFS) and the UK/EU. A long, incident-light history is its strongest selling point.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitstamp available in the US?
Yes. Bitstamp is licensed in multiple US states, including New York via the NYDFS BitLicense.
What are Bitstamp fees?
Spot taker starts near 0.30% with volume-based discounts; makers begin around 0.10%.
Is Bitstamp safe?
It has a long, incident-light history, publishes proof-of-reserves and is regulated in the US and EU.
How we verify
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Verified by the ChainReach editorial team against each platform’s public pages. Figures are promotional and may change — confirm the live number on the offer card before funding an account.