The short version
- Score: 3.3/5, ranked 9 of 16 exchanges we rate
- Strongest: Security and trust (3.8/5)
- Weakest: Fees (2.5/5)
- US users: limited availability
US customers: US residents are served by a separate entity, Bitstamp USA Inc. Bitstamp's FAQ lists its app as available in the 'United States (excluding Hawaii & Nevada)'. Derivatives are not available to US customers, and Bitstamp USA Inc. does not list a number of assets offered elsewhere, with further exclusions in New York (bitstamp.net/faq/unsupported-assets-what-is-available-in-my-region).
This review is generated from public evidence. Every point below links to the fee page, license, audit or report it came from, and the same rules score every exchange we cover. Evidence was last checked on Sep 30, 2026.
Blocklr score: 3.3/5
| Category | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Security and trust | 3.8/5 | 40% |
| Fees | 2.5/5 | 20% |
| Features | 2.9/5 | 15% |
| Access | 3.1/5 | 15% |
| Support | 3.3/5 | 10% |
How Bitstamp earned its score
Security and trust: 3.8/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve assurance | 0 / 3 | No proof of reserves and no audited public financial statements. source |
| Incident record since 2019 | 4 / 4 | No incidents found since 2019. |
| Regulatory record since 2019 | 4 / 4 | No fines, bans or guilty pleas found since 2019. |
| Licensing | 3 / 3 | Licensed in the US or EU: NYDFS BitLicense (Bitstamp USA Inc.), US state money transmitter licenses (Bitstamp USA Inc.), FinCEN Money Services Business registration. source |
| Account protection | 2 / 3 | Offers authenticator 2FA, withdrawal allowlist. source |
Fees: 2.5/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spot taker fee (base tier) | 2 / 4 | 0.4% taker fee at the base tier. source |
| Spot maker fee (base tier) | 1 / 3 | 0.3% maker fee at the base tier. source |
| Free bank deposits | 1 / 1 | Free ACH or SEPA deposits. source |
Features: 2.9/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Coins listed | 1 / 3 | About 117 coins listed. source |
| Products | 3 / 4 | Offers staking, futures, trading API. source |
Access: 3.1/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| US availability | 1.5 / 3 | Limited US availability. source |
| Mobile apps | 1 / 1 | iOS and Android apps. |
Support: 3.3/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Support channels | 2 / 3 | Offers phone, 24/7 coverage. source |
Track record since 2019
We found no hacks, breaches or freezes affecting Bitstamp since 2019.
We found no fines, bans, warnings or court cases involving Bitstamp since 2019.
Who Bitstamp fits
Think twice if
- You live in the US: availability is limited, so check your state first.
- You want proof of reserves: none was found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bitstamp available in the US?
Partly. Bitstamp has limited US availability. US residents are served by a separate entity, Bitstamp USA Inc. Bitstamp's FAQ lists its app as available in the 'United States (excluding Hawaii & Nevada)'. Derivatives are not available to US customers, and Bitstamp USA Inc. does not list a number of assets offered elsewhere, with further exclusions in New York (bitstamp.net/faq/unsupported-assets-what-is-available-in-my-region).
What are Bitstamp's trading fees?
At the base tier, Bitstamp charges 0.3% for maker orders and 0.4% for taker orders on spot trades. Fees fall as your monthly volume rises.
Has Bitstamp been hacked?
We found no hacks of Bitstamp since 2019.
How is Bitstamp's score calculated?
Bitstamp scores 3.3/5. The score is calculated by fixed rules from public evidence, and the same rules apply to every exchange. No company can pay to change it.
About this review
Blocklr has no affiliate, advertising or sponsorship deal with Bitstamp or any other platform, so nothing here was paid for. Scores come from the rules in our review methodology. A fact we could not confirm scores as the lowest tier, which can make a score lower than it deserves. If something is wrong or out of date, tell us and we will check the source and correct it.