Bitstamp
Founded 2011, headquartered in Luxembourg. Accepts US residents. Identity verification is mandatory.
Spot maker / taker0.3% / 0.4%
Futures maker / takerNot offered
24h volume6,152 BTC
CoinGecko trust score10 / 10
Fees
| Spot maker | 0.3% |
| Spot taker | 0.4% |
| Fiat deposit methods | SEPA, Bank transfer, Card |
Base tier, no VIP level, no token discount. Checked 2026-09-14 — verify on the official fee page. Work out what this costs you with the fee calculator.
Is Bitstamp available in your country?
United States Yes
Canada Yes
United Kingdom Yes
Netherlands Yes
India Yes
Australia Yes
Germany Yes
France Yes
Singapore Yes
United Arab Emirates Yes
Japan Yes
Brazil Yes
Turkey Yes
Nigeria Yes
Available in most US states.
Availability changes with local regulation and can differ by product within one country. The exchange's own terms are the authority — this table is a starting point, checked 2026-09-14.
KYC
Bitstamp requires full identity verification before you can deposit or trade.
Exchanges that advertise “no KYC” generally mean “no KYC until you withdraw a meaningful amount”. Assume verification will be required eventually, and do not build a plan around avoiding it.
Strengths
- The oldest continuously operating exchange
- EU-licensed
- Clean regulatory record
Weaknesses
- Higher fees than peers
- Limited coin selection
- No derivatives
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This page is compiled from published fee schedules and public terms. Bitstamp has no input into it, and nothing here is a recommendation to use them. Check anything that matters against Bitstamp's own site before depositing money.