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Bitstamp

Bitstamp Europe S.A. · Luxembourg
Key points
Official sourceUnclaimedMiCA-licensed · Luxembourg
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Summary
01OverviewRegulatory status: MiCA-licensed or not, since when→02Services & AccessibilityWhat the app actually offers, as badges→03How much it costsTransfer, card, spread and withdrawal, in euros→04Security & custodyWhere your funds are, what recourse you have→05What to know before you startSpecifics, anomalies and affiliation→06Frequently asked questionsAnswers drawn from our verified data→

01Overview

The company

Headquarters
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
Founding date
2011
Team size
250-4999
Number of customers
≈ 4 000 000
Trustpilot
1,7/5 →

Regulation

Regulatory licences
MiCA licence, notified on 15/05/2025
Licensing authority
Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF)
Registered services
  • Custody
  • Trading platform operation
  • Order execution
  • Reception and transmission of orders
  • Transfer of crypto-assets
  • Crypto/crypto exchange
  • Crypto/fiat exchange
Register consulted
Consult the register → · verified on 03/07/2026

Bitstamp is a crypto exchange founded in 2011 and now part of the Robinhood group. Its European platform caters to both individuals and active traders, with spot buying and selling, an order book, recurring purchases and yield services depending on the country. Bitstamp is also developing a structured offer for businesses and institutions, with API, professional connectivity and liquidity services.

02Services & Accessibility

Concrete product features, distinct from the legal scope of the licence (block 01).

Simple purchase (Simple-Buy)Integrated walletStakingCrypto cardP2P marketFuturesOptionsMargin tradingFrench-language supportInstant verification (KYC) : to be verified

Available cryptos: 107

See the list

Detailed list of cryptos available for purchase: coming soon.

Accessibility

As a marketplace (order book), Bitstamp suits some use cases more than others.

Minimum deposit: €10Mobile appWithdrawal to personal wallet possibleAutomatic DCADedicated pro interface: not disclosed

Minimum deposit of €10. Withdrawal to a personal wallet possible.

Available across the whole European Economic Area.

03How much it costs

Deposit
SEPA transfer0 %
Trading
Maker
0,3 %
Taker
0,4 %
order book
Holding
Commission withheld on staking:15 %
Exit
EUR withdrawal3 €

Blockchain network fees always excluded (identical for everyone, not set by the platform).

Bitstamp distinguishes between funding, instant purchase and order book. SEPA deposit: 0 %. Instant purchase via card/Apple Pay/Google Pay/PayPal: 4 % Instant Service. Standard spot trading: maker/taker schedule decreasing with 30-day volume; retail reference tier <10 000 USD: 0,30 % maker / 0,40 % taker, then 0,20/0,30 % from 10 k$, 0,10/0,20 % from 100 k$, 0,08/0,18 % from 500 k$, 0,06/0,16 % from 1,5 M$, etc. The exact account rates are exposed via the Bitstamp API/fee schedule and may decrease with volume. Staking: Bitstamp takes 15 % of rewards. SEPA withdrawal: 3 € flat. Crypto withdrawals: schedule by asset/network.

Fee source: https://www.bitstamp.net/fee-schedule/ · verified on 26/08/2026
Simulate your own scenario (amount, duration, purchase method) with the fee simulator. Simulate your case →

04Security & custody

BitGo, ~95 % of assets in cold storage, insurance against theft, annual audits by a Big Four firm since 2016.

05What to know before you start

Long-established European exchange, acquired by Robinhood in 2025. Spot retail offer with an order book, DCA, staking/Earn depending on jurisdiction and regulated perpetual futures for eligible clients in the EU. Also has a structured institutional/corporate business: multi-user corporate accounts, O/EMS connectivity, API, institutional liquidity and crypto-as-a-service.

Compensation transparency: affiliate partnership with Bitstamp: À l'étude. A partnership has no influence on ranking or the default sort order (see Methodology).

06Frequently asked questions

Is Bitstamp licensed under MiCA?

Yes. Bitstamp Europe S.A. is licensed as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) under the MiCA regulation. Competent authority: Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg. Notification to the ESMA register: 15/05/2025. A MiCA licence works as a passport: it allows the provider to operate across the entire European Union.

How much does it cost to buy bitcoin on Bitstamp?

For €100 of bitcoin bought by SEPA transfer, the total cost is 0,4 €, spread included and network fees excluded (Uncrypt €100 index). Fees checked on 26/08/2026 against the official fee schedule.

How many cryptos can you buy on Bitstamp?

107 crypto-assets are available on Bitstamp.

What is the minimum deposit on Bitstamp?

The minimum deposit is 10 €.

Can you withdraw your crypto from Bitstamp to your own wallet?

Yes, Bitstamp lets you withdraw your crypto-assets to a personal wallet.

Can you stake crypto on Bitstamp?

Yes, Bitstamp offers staking. The platform keeps a 15 % commission on rewards.

Can you schedule recurring purchases (DCA) on Bitstamp?

Yes, Bitstamp lets you schedule recurring purchases (DCA).