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Bitstamp

4.1(1.500 reviews)

One of the oldest crypto exchanges in Europe with EU regulation

CSSF RegulatedSince 2011
82
Trust Score
Very Good
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0 €
Min. Deposit
4
Instruments
CSSF
Regulation
3
Platforms

Key Features

Bitcoin

Bitcoin trading available

Ethereum

Ethereum trading available

Altcoins

Altcoins trading available

Staking

Staking trading available

Bitstamp Web

Trading Platform

Bitstamp App

Trading Platform

Bitstamp Pro

Trading Platform

Advantages

  • Over 13 years of experience and EU-regulated (CSSF)
  • High liquidity on major trading pairs
  • SEPA deposits free of charge
  • Strong security track record with no major hacks since 2015

Disadvantages

  • Fewer coin selections than larger exchanges
  • Fees higher than Binance or Kraken

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About Bitstamp

Bitstamp was founded in 2011 in Slovenia and is one of the oldest still-active cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. The headquarters are now located in Luxembourg, where the platform is regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). This EU regulation makes Bitstamp a particularly trustworthy choice for European investors. The exchange specializes in trading major cryptocurrencies and offers high liquidity on large trading pairs such as BTC/EUR and ETH/USD. Bitstamp enables free SEPA deposits and supports various payment methods. Since a security incident in 2015, the platform has experienced no major hacks and has significantly expanded its security infrastructure. Bitstamp targets investors who prefer a reliable and regulated exchange and are willing to accept slightly higher fees for this security. The platform offers staking opportunities and is particularly suited for purchasing and long-term holding of cryptocurrencies.

Bitstamp FAQ

Is Bitstamp regulated in the EU?
Yes, Bitstamp is based in Luxembourg and regulated by the CSSF. This provides European users with a high degree of regulatory protection and transparency.
How high are the fees at Bitstamp?
Base fees are 0.30% maker and 0.40% taker. From a monthly trading volume of $10,000, fees decrease in tiers. SEPA deposits are free of charge.
Which cryptocurrencies can I trade on Bitstamp?
Bitstamp offers a curated selection of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and selected altcoins. The selection is smaller than larger exchanges, but only vetted projects are listed.
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Long Straddle
TSLA

Long Straddle · Tesla

Tesla Inc.

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Long Straddle
NVDA

Long Straddle · NVIDIA

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SAP

Covered Call · SAP

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AMZN

Cash-Secured Put · Amazon

Amazon.com Inc.

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SPY

Iron Condor · S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

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Iron Condor
QQQ

Iron Condor · Nasdaq-100 ETF

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Bull Call Spread
PLTR

Bull Call Spread · Palantir

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Bull Call Spread
MSTR

Bull Call Spread · MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Inc.

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Bear Put Spread
COIN

Bear Put Spread · Coinbase

Coinbase Global Inc.

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Butterfly Strategy
MSFT

Butterfly Strategy · Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation

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Bull Call Spread
NVDA

Bull Call Spread · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

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