Index
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Bitstamp
134 cryptocurrencies·286 trading instruments·3 fiat currencies
Founded2011
HeadquartersLuxembourg City, LU
Legal EntityBitstamp UK Ltd
Primary RegulatorCssf
CustodyCustodial
KYC RequiredYes
Languages18
Data StatusLIVE
Access
Mobile
Desktop
API (REST/WS)
Bitstamp Pro
Order Types
Market
Limit
Stop-Limit
OCO
Features
Savings
Staking
Lending
Launchpool
Support
Live Chat
Phone
Email
Academy
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Cost Ranking
#11/19
Cost on €1,000
€4.04
or 0.40%
Spread
€0.04
Fee
€4.00
vs. Cheapest
+€3.46vs. Median
+€0.04Assets Under Custody$2.0B
Regulation
Licensing & Compliance
Regulatory status and jurisdictional coverage.
EU Entities
| Country | Entity | Regulator | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| LU ★ | Bitstamp Europe S.A. | CSSF | B196856 |
| SI | Bitstamp Financial Services Ltd. | ATVP | 9776745000 |
| SI | Bitstamp Financial Services d.o.o. | — | — |
Regulated In
LUGBVGSGUSSI
Costs
Roundtrip Cost Calculator
Estimate total costs for deposit, trade, and withdrawal.
Deposit Method
Withdrawal Method
Cost Breakdown
Deposit (SEPA Bank Transfer)Free
Trading Cost€4.04
Withdraw (SEPA Bank Transfer)€3.00
Total Roundtrip€7.04
Based on €1,000 order
Trading Markets
Available Asset Classes
Select a market to view detailed analysis below. Only markets with live data can be selected.
Crypto Spot
exchange orderbookLIVE
#11
of 19 venues
taker_fee
0.4%
maker_fee: 0.3%
Instruments
286
Venue TypeExchange Orderbook
OrdersMarket, Limit
Crypto Futures
USD-M Perpetual FuturesFee Data
soon
taker_fee
—
maker_fee: —
Instruments
—
Max Leverage125x
SettlementUSDT, BTC/ETH/etc
Funding Interval8h
Crypto Margin
Margin TradingFee Data
soon
taker_fee
0.4%
maker_fee: 0.3%
Instruments
—
Margin Typescross, isolated
Max Leverage (Cross)3x
Max Leverage (Isolated)10x
Crypto Options
Crypto OptionsFee Data
soon
taker_fee
—
maker_fee: —
Instruments
—
UnderlyingsBTC, ETH
StyleEuropean
ExpiriesDaily, Weekly, Monthly
Crypto Spot
Real-Time Trading Metrics
Current execution costs for .All figures calculated for a market order.
MarketCRYPTO SPOT
Instrument
Order Size
SpreadLIVE
IQR: 0.0065% – 0.023%
DepthLIVE
IQR: €868.95 – €4.8k
base tier
Limit: 0.30%
Total CostLIVE
Spread€0.045
Fee€4.00
Cost BreakdownLIVE
Spread: €0.045 (1.1%)
Taker Fee: €4.00 (99%)
TAKER
Cost Comparison to Market Leader
€3.46 more expensive than Bitfinex
This Venue
€4.04
→
Cheapest (Bitfinex)
€0.58
=
You Overpay
+597.0%
Historical Analysis
Spread Volatility Over Time
Historical spread behavior showing cost stability and volatility patterns.
Spread✓ Live✓ Historical
Depth✓ Live✓ Historical
median: 0.012%|IQR: 0.0065%–0.023%|4,903,052 pts (7,296/h)
Trading Fees
Crypto Spot Fee Schedule
Fee tiers based on 30-day trading volume.
Trading Fees
CRYPTO | SPOT• Tiers based on 30-day trading volume
| 30-Day Volume (USD) | Maker | Taker | How to Qualify |
|---|---|---|---|
| < $10kDEFAULT | 0.3% | 0.4% | Default tier (no requirements) |
| $10k – $100k | 0.2% | 0.3% | Trade $10k+ in 30 days |
| $100k – $500k | 0.1% | 0.2% | Trade $100k+ in 30 days |
| $500k – $1500k | 0.08% | 0.18% | Trade $500k+ in 30 days |
| $1500k – $5000k | 0.06% | 0.16% | Trade $1500k+ in 30 days |
| $5000k – $20000k | 0.03% | 0.12% | Trade $5000k+ in 30 days |
| $20000k – $50000k | 0.02% | 0.1% | Trade $20000k+ in 30 days |
| $50000k – $100000k | 0.01% | 0.08% | Trade $50000k+ in 30 days |
| $100000k – $250000k | 0% | 0.06% | Trade $100000k+ in 30 days |
| $250000k – $1000000k | 0% | 0.05% | Trade $250000k+ in 30 days |
| $1000000k – $0k | 0% | 0.03% | Trade $1000000k+ in 30 days |
How tiers work: Your fee tier is determined by your total trading volume over the past 30 days. Higher volume = lower fees.
Market Comparison
Cross-Venue Cost Ranking
All 19 venues ranked by total cost for a market order.
| # | Platform | Spread | Fee | Total Cost | vs Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bitfinex | 0.12% | 0% | €0.58 | BEST |
| #2 | Binance | 0.000018% | 0.1% | €1.00 | +€0.42 |
| #3 | Bybit EU | 0.039% | 0.1% | €1.19 | +€0.61 |
| #4 | XTB | 0.33% | 0% | €1.63 | +€1.05 |
| #5 | WhiteBIT | 0.14% | 0.1% | €1.72 | +€1.14 |
| #6 | Kraken Pro | 0.00018% | 0.26% | €2.60 | +€2.02 |
| #7 | Bitvavo | 0.021% | 0.25% | €2.61 | +€2.03 |
| #8 | OKX | 0.00018% | 0.35% | €3.50 | +€2.92 |
| #9 | KuCoin EU | 0.53% | 0.1% | €3.64 | +€3.06 |
| #10 | Kraken | 0.00018% | 0.4% | €4.00 | +€3.42 |
| #11 | BitstampTHIS | 0.0089% | 0.4% | €4.04 | +€3.46 |
| #12 | Gemini ActiveTrader | 0.027% | 0.4% | €4.14 | +€3.56 |
| #13 | BSDEX | 0.14% | 0.35% | €4.22 | +€3.64 |
| #14 | TradeRepublic | 0.80% | 0% | €5.00 | +€4.42 |
| #15 | Robinhood EU | 0.0077% | 0.5% | €5.04 | +€4.46 |
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