How the Bitstamp Reliability Score is built
8.5/10Every part is scored with the same published method. Points are given only for facts confirmed from a public source. How we rate
Pros
- MiCA passport for 30 of 30 EEA countries
- Operating since 2011
- Withdrawal address allow-list
- 170+ crypto-assets
Cons
- Past incident: Hot wallet breach in January 2015
- Euro withdrawal fee around €3
- Proof of reserves not confirmed
MiCA authorisation
Authorised- EU entityBitstamp Europe S.A.
- LEI549300XIBGTJ0PLIEO72
- RegulatorCommission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF)
- Home stateLuxembourg
- Authorised15 May 2025
- Passport30 of 30 EEA countries
Authorised MiCA services (7)
- Custody of crypto-assets
- Trading platform
- Exchange for funds (EUR)
- Crypto-to-crypto exchange
- Order execution
- Reception and transmission of orders
- Transfer services
Source: ESMA interim MiCA register, downloaded 24 October 2026. How to check a licence
Company and track record
- GroupRobinhood
- Founded2011
- Registered address40, Avenue Monterey, L-2163 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Past incidents: Hot wallet breach in January 2015
Fees
Fee schedule ↗Try the fee calculator to see what one purchase costs in total.
Payments
- EUR withdrawalSEPA, €3
Coins and products
- TypeExchange
- Coins170+
Account security
- Two-factor authenticationYes
- Withdrawal address allow-listYes
- Proof of reservesNot confirmed
"Not confirmed" means we could not confirm the feature from a public source; it does not mean the feature is missing.
Identity checks (KYC)
RequiredBitstamp verifies the identity of every customer before trading, as EU anti-money laundering rules require.
Where Bitstamp is available under MiCA
Checking your location…Notified in 30 EEA countries
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia
A MiCA passport means the firm may offer its services in that country; it can still choose not to accept customers from every country.
Bitstamp review: retail and institutional services
Bitstamp is now part of Robinhood and presents itself as "Bitstamp by Robinhood", while EU customers are still served by Bitstamp Europe S.A.
Bitstamp serves both retail customers and institutions, and some features and fee levels apply only to institutional products.
This review counts only features that apply to ordinary retail customers.
The register entry includes the operation of a trading platform (service b), which means Bitstamp runs its own order book.
An order book usually lets you choose between market and limit orders, as the guide to order types explains.
Bitstamp review: fees and euro withdrawals
Bitstamp's fee schedule lists trading fees from 0.40% for takers and 0.30% for makers at the lowest volume tier, falling with higher 30-day volume.
SEPA deposits are free, and a SEPA withdrawal costs €3.00, which earns half of the withdrawal fee point under the published method.
Crypto transfers out of Bitstamp Europe carry no Bitstamp fee, only the network fee.
Bitstamp review: past incident
In January 2015, Bitstamp suspended its service after a hot wallet breach, and under the published method this documented incident deducts 0.5 points from the track record.
A past incident does not mean a provider is unsafe today, but it is part of its record, and it is a good reason to use every security feature available.
Bitstamp review: how the Reliability Score was calculated
The Bitstamp Reliability Score is 8.5 out of 10, rated Excellent, calculated with the same published method as every other exchange.
| Part | Points | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| MiCA licence | 3 / 3 | Authorised by CSSF, passport notified for 30 of 30 EEA countries |
| Track record | 1.5 / 2 | Operating since 2011; past incident: Hot wallet breach in January 2015 |
| Transparency | 0.5 / 1 | Fee schedule published; proof of reserves not confirmed from a public source |
| Identity checks | 1 / 1 | Identity verification (KYC) required before trading |
| Account protection | 1 / 1 | Two-factor authentication available; withdrawal address allow-list available |
| Euro withdrawals | 1.5 / 2 | Euro withdrawals to a bank account: SEPA, €3 |
Points are given only for facts confirmed from a public source; "not confirmed" means we could not confirm a feature, not that it is missing.
Bitstamp review: compared with similar MiCA providers
Comparing Bitstamp with three similar providers shows where it stands on regulator, passport and Reliability Score.
| Exchange | Type | Regulator | EEA countries | Reliability Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitstamp | Exchange | CSSF | 30 | 8.5 |
| Kraken | Exchange | CBI | 30 | 10.0 |
| Coinbase | Exchange | CSSF | 30 | 7.0 |
| Bitvavo | Exchange | AFM | 30 | 9.0 |
Register facts from ESMA; Reliability Scores calculated with the published method.
Use the table to shortlist, then compare the actual cost of your purchase with the fee calculator below.
Bitstamp review: what a purchase would cost
The trading fee for Bitstamp depends on the screen and product you use, so enter the fee you see in the app before you buy.
Bitstamp review: who it may suit
Bitstamp may suit buyers who want an established exchange with its own order book and an EU entity supervised in Luxembourg.
A current proof of reserves could not be confirmed publicly, and the €3 SEPA withdrawal fee is higher than at several rivals.
Bitstamp review: related guides and tools
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitstamp MiCA-authorised?
Yes. Bitstamp Europe S.A. is listed in ESMA's register, authorised by the CSSF, with a passport for all 30 EEA countries.
How old is Bitstamp?
It has operated since 2011.
Does Bitstamp publish proof of reserves?
Only a historical bitcoin reserves check from 2014 was found; a current public proof of reserves could not be confirmed.
How is the Bitstamp Reliability Score calculated?
With six published parts worth ten points in total: MiCA licence, track record, transparency, identity checks, account protection and euro withdrawals. The score block on this page shows the points for each part.
Sources
Every figure on this page is checked against the ESMA register, the exchange's own terms and fee pages or another primary source, and the sources are listed above. Editorial policy · How we rate