Crypto exchange

Bitstamp

Crypto exchange founded in 2011 and owned by Robinhood since June 2025.

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Facts checked Sep 26, 2026

Bitstamp key facts

CategoryCrypto exchange
US availabilityNot verified
Trading feesNot verified
Simple buy feeNot verified
Debit card purchaseNot verified
Coins available (US)Not verified
Staking (US)Not verified
US licensesNY BitLicense, NMLS 1905429
CustodyCustodial
Self-custody walletNot verified
About

What is Bitstamp?

Bitstamp is a crypto exchange founded in 2011 that serves retail and institutional customers in Europe, the UK, the US and Asia. Robinhood completed its acquisition in June 2025. US services are provided by Bitstamp USA, Inc.

Crypto exchangeCustodialWebiOSAndroid

Bitstamp alternatives

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Gemini

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Crypto.com

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Robinhood Crypto

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Binance.US

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Bitstamp pros and cons

Pros
  • Holds a New York BitLicense
  • Track record since 2011
  • Owned by a US public company
Cons
  • Fees could not be confirmed from its own pages
  • US state coverage not confirmed

Bitstamp FAQ

What is Bitstamp?

Bitstamp is a crypto exchange founded in 2011 that serves retail and institutional customers in Europe, the UK, the US and Asia. Robinhood completed its acquisition in June 2025. US services are provided by Bitstamp USA, Inc.

Does Bitstamp hold my crypto?

Bitstamp is custodial: it holds the keys to your balance. To hold your own keys, withdraw to a self-custody wallet.

Sources

  1. Bitstamp: official site
  2. Bitstamp USA, Inc. legal

How this page works

Sources: Bitstamp: official site, Bitstamp USA, Inc. legal. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

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