Bitstamp

One of the oldest European venues, now owned by a listed broker.

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8.1out of 10

Trading fees: From 0.30%
Cost per €500: €3.50
Supported assets: 85+
Regulation: MiCA (Luxembourg)
Security: 8.8
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: Luxembourg

About Bitstamp

A small, stable listing and a long operating history, with none of the newer product surface.

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Fees

Spot maker: 0.30%
Spot taker: 0.40%
Withdrawals: Network fee
Bitcoin withdrawal: €1.50
Deposits: Free by SEPA
Transparent pricing: Yes — one published fee schedule
Notes: Tiered by 30-day volume.

Assets

Cryptocurrencies: 85+
Trading pairs: 150+

Regulation

MiCA: Licensed in Luxembourg
Licences: MiCA (Luxembourg)
Regulators: CSSF
Available in: Europe, United Kingdom, United States
KYC: Required before trading

Security

Cold storage: Majority of client assets
Two-factor: App
Insurance: On hot wallet balances
Track record: One incident in 2015, client funds covered

Trading

Available: Spot, Staking
Staking: Yes
Savings plan: No

Payments

Methods: SEPA, Bank transfer, Card
Minimum deposit: €10

Provider

Company: Bitstamp Europe S.A.
Country: Luxembourg
Identity check: Video or photo ID

Platform

Apps: Web, iOS, Android
Languages: English, German, Spanish, French
Support: Email and chat

Pros and cons

Pros

Long operating history
Simple, stable product
Regulated in Luxembourg

Cons

Higher fees than newer venues
Short listing
No derivatives

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