Bitstamp
One of the world's oldest and most trusted crypto exchanges
Platform Overview
Bitstamp is a UK-based cryptocurrency exchange established in 2011, making it one of the longest-operating exchanges in the industry. It is regulated across multiple European jurisdictions and offers trading in major cryptocurrencies with fiat currency pairs. Bitstamp is known for its institutional-grade security, deep liquidity, and conservative approach to listing digital assets.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Bitstamp Ltd
- Brand Name
- Bitstamp
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Year Established
- 2011
- Parent Company
- Ripple Labs Inc. (acquired 2024)
- Publicly Listed
- No
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
No significant concerns identified
Trust Dimension Breakdown
Measures the completeness and verifiability of platform disclosures including regulatory filings, operational transparency, and transparency improvement efforts.
Evaluates regulatory standing, jurisdictional oversight quality, institutional engagement, and regulatory tier classification.
Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.
Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.
Evaluates platform uptime, technical reliability, customer service responsiveness, and operational transparency.
Measures industry contribution through education initiatives, research collaboration, ESG programs, and investor awareness efforts.
Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
FCA
- License Number
- Registered
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- License Type
- Crypto Asset Registration
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- Maker 0.00%-0.30% / Taker 0.00%-0.40% (volume-tiered)
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- Free (SEPA); 5% (credit card)
- Withdrawal Fees
- $5 (bank wire); crypto network fee
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days (fiat)
Platform Infrastructure
Technical
- Server Locations
- LondonLuxembourg
- Average Execution Speed
- < 50ms
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English
- Support Channels
- EmailLive Chat
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferCredit CardSEPAACH
Community Snapshot
Submit a Complaint
Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $10 | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | None (spot only) | Up to 1:200 |
| Spread Type | Maker/Taker | Variable |
| Execution Model | Market Maker | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2011 | 1974 |
| Trading Products | 1 | 10 |
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