Bitstamp Europe
Bitstamp Europe S.A. · LU · 8 countries served
Bitstamp Europe S.A. is the longest-running crypto exchange (founded 2011 in Slovenia, now Luxembourg). Acquired by Robinhood Markets Inc. in 2024 ($200M deal, US NASDAQ:HOOD). Received CSSF MiCA licence in 2025-08.
NorriWire does not maintain an affiliate agreement with this platform.
Fees
| Spot maker | 0.40% |
| Spot taker | 0.40% |
| SEPA deposit | Free |
| Card deposit | 5.00% |
| SEPA withdrawal | €3.00 |
| Crypto withdrawal (avg) | €0.00 |
Features
- ✓SEPA transfers
- −Bank ID support
- ✓Mobile app
- ✓Two-factor authentication
- ✓Cold storage custody
- −Proof of Reserves
- −Derivatives (futures/perp)
- ✓80+ crypto trading pairs
Supported fiat currencies: EUR, USD, GBP
Pros
- ✓CSSF MiCA CASP licence (2025-08)
- ✓Robinhood Markets Inc. parent — strong financial transparency
- ✓14+ years of operation, never hacked at exchange-level
- ✓Real maker/taker fees (0-0.40% Pro tier)
- ✓BTC-focused liquidity, deep order books
- ✓Institutional clients via Bitstamp Pro
Cons
- ✗Only EN interface — no LV/LT/EE
- ✗Smaller coin selection (~80) compared to Bitvavo (400+)
- ✗Standard tier 0.50% fee
- ✗No staking for all coins
- ✗Slow UX modernization
Full review
Bitstamp Europe — Bitstamp Europe S.A.
Bitstamp Europe S.A. is the longest-running active crypto exchange (founded in 2011 in Slovenia, now headquartered in Luxembourg). It was acquired by Robinhood Markets Inc. in 2024 ($200M deal, US NASDAQ:HOOD). In August 2025 it received its CSSF MiCA CASP licence. Around 80 coins are supported, with a focus on spot trading and genuine maker/taker fee tiers.
Licensing
CSSF Luxembourg issued a MiCA CASP licence on 2025-08-01. Registered in LU with EU passport rights across the remaining 30 EEA countries.
Fees
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Spot maker | 0.4% |
| Spot taker | 0.4% |
| SEPA deposit | Free |
| Card deposit | 5% |
| SEPA withdrawal | €3 |
| Instant buy spread | 0.5% |
Features
- Supported coins: 80+
- Fiat currencies: EUR, USD, GBP
- Mobile app: ✓ yes
- 2FA: ✓ yes
- Cold storage: ✓ yes
- Proof of Reserves: ✗ no / not publicly available
- BankID/MitID: ✗ no
- Derivatives: ✗ no
Pros
- CSSF MiCA CASP licence (2025-08)
- Robinhood Markets Inc. parent company — high level of financial transparency
- Genuine maker/taker fees (0.4%/0.4%) — not spread-based
- ~14 years of experience, one of the oldest exchanges in operation
- EUR/USD/GBP support
- High liquidity on BTC/EUR and ETH/EUR pairs
Cons
- English-only interface — no LV/LT/EE language support
- Fewer coins (~80) compared with Bitvavo (400+)
- 5% card deposit fee — among the highest available
- No Proof of Reserves audit
- Mobile app is mediocre in quality
Summary
A solid choice for active BTC/ETH traders who want genuine maker/taker fees and the reassurance of Robinhood backing. Beginners and altcoin enthusiasts would be better served by Bitvavo or Bitpanda.
Review prepared on 2026-05-05 using official regulatory registers and the company's pricing page. Before trading, verify the current fees and terms on the https://www.bitstamp.net website.