Bitstamp

One of the longest-running exchanges in crypto, licensed in the European Union.

They hold the keys
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The listing at a glance

  • They hold the keysCoins you leave with Bitstamp are held by Bitstamp, not by you.
  • bitstamp.netThe address our listing links to.
  • No commercial linkWe earn nothing if you sign up.
  • Founded 2011Luxembourg
  • Updated 13 Oct 2026The last time we edited this listing.

Good for, and what to watch

Good for

  • Trading since 2011, one of the oldest exchanges still running
  • Regulated in the EU, the UK and several US states
  • Order-book fees fall steadily as you trade more
  • Straightforward euro and dollar bank transfers

Watch out for

  • Owned by Robinhood since 2024, so its terms follow a new parent
  • Lost about 19,000 BTC to a hack in 2015; customers were covered
  • Instant card buys cost far more than the order book
  • You do not hold the keys

Before you go

Make sure it is really Bitstamp

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    Go from here, or type itbitstamp.net is the address in our listing. Bookmark it rather than following an ad or a message.
  2. 2
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    Never share your recovery phraseNo real company asks for it: not support, not an update, not a “verification”.

This listing is our own opinion. We are not affiliated with Bitstamp beyond any commercial relationship disclosed above, we never take custody of your assets, and nothing here is financial advice. Verify anything that matters against the company's own site before acting on it.