Bitstamp >1B USD vol 30gg
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A custodial exchange with over 15 years of operation and no hacks, regulated by Luxembourg's CSSF (pre-MiCA) and holding a NYDFS BitLicense, backed by Robinhood since 2025. Its limits are uncompetitive spot fees and lower volumes than the Asian Tier 1 venues.
>1B USD vol 30gg
- Cashback currency
- Nessuno
- Required staking
- Nessuno
- Net annual cost
- Free
- Maker fee
- 0%
- Taker fee
- 0.03%
Data & conditions
| Maker / Taker fee | 0.3% / 0.4% |
|---|---|
| Markets | Spot |
| Max leverage | 0× |
| Supported assets | 150+ |
| Trading pairs | 229+ |
| 24h volume | $174.4M |
| Fiat on-ramp | Yes |
| Deposit methods | SEPA, International bank transfer, Credit/debit card, Crypto deposit |
| Geo restrictions | Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria |
| Fund custody | Custodial (platform holds funds) |
| KYC | Full |
| Supported countries | US, EEA, UK · 60+ countries |
| Regulator | CSSF |
| OAM Italy registration | Yes |
| Segment | B2C |
| MiCA / License status | LU PSD2 + MiCA |
Strengths
- 15+ years zero hack; CSSF Lux (before MiCA); NYDFS BitLicense; Robinhood backing 2025.
- No notable sovereignty advantage documented.
Weaknesses
- Fee spot not competitive; volume inferiore.
- Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
- Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
- Geographic restrictions (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria).
Verdict
The S tier is justified by the rarest fact in the sector: over 15 years of operation without a single hack, CSSF regulation in Luxembourg, a NYDFS BitLicense and Robinhood backing since 2025. The only real drag is economic: uncompetitive base spot fees of 0.30%/0.40% (maker/taker) and lower volumes than the Asian Tier 1 venues, an acceptable trade-off for those who put safety before price.
Its excellence lies entirely in regulated protection, which counts for little on this lens: it is custodial with full KYC and a privacy score of 3, so funds and identity remain under a supervised intermediary. Reliability is not sovereignty: here a spotless track record does not substitute for self-custody and the absence of KYC.
Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.
"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.
FAQ
What are Bitstamp's fees?
On Bitstamp, base spot fees are maker 0.30% / taker 0.40%. They drop with 30-day volume (e.g. 0.03%/0.12% at $5M, down to 0.00%/0.03% above $1B).
Is Bitstamp regulated in Europe?
Yes. Bitstamp Europe S.A. is authorized by Luxembourg's CSSF as a payment institution and MiCA CASP, passported across the EEA (including Italy). It was historically also listed in the Italian OAM register, now absorbed into the MiCA regime.
Does Bitstamp publish Proof of Reserves?
Bitstamp publishes Proof of Reserves. No third-party reserve audit is documented. Reserve transparency is a critical factor after the FTX collapse.
Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs from Bitstamp?
No, Bitstamp is an exchange and does not allow transfers to third-party IBANs: fiat withdrawals return to a bank account in your own name.
Does Bitstamp support derivatives and futures?
Bitstamp does not offer derivatives: it focuses on spot trading.
Sources
- Official service page Maker/taker fees · Regulatory framework · Derivatives · Geo restrictions · +1 Data verified on Jul 14, 2026
- blog.bitstamp.net Bug bounty · Staking & Earn · Legal name · Company type Data verified on Jun 15, 2026
- cgaa.org Deposit methods Data verified on Jun 15, 2026
- coindesk.com Valuation · Latest funding round Data verified on Jun 15, 2026
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