Plain English
Bitstamp is one of the longest-running crypto exchanges, founded in 2011 in Slovenia and now headquartered in Luxembourg. Acquired by Robinhood in 2024 for $200M. Holds licenses across the EU, UK, and most US states — one of the most regulatorily complete CEX profiles.
How it actually works
Spot trading fees start at 0.4% and drop with volume. Reserves are SOC-2 audited with quarterly attestations. Strong fiat rails to USD, EUR, GBP with SEPA, ACH, wire support. Following the Robinhood acquisition, expect deeper US integration over the 2025–2026 period.
What it means for you
Bitstamp is the conservative European-leaning CEX choice — long track record, broad licensing, no major hacks. For European HNW users in particular, the combination of EU regulatory comfort and decent liquidity makes it a natural primary venue. Post-Robinhood, the platform is expanding into US retail flows.
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