Bitstamp

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Bitstamp is one of the oldest and most established Bitcoin exchanges in the world, founded in 2011 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. As one of the first Bitcoin exchanges to receive a regulatory license in Europe, Bitstamp has built a reputation for security, compliance, and reliability. Acquired by Ripple in 2023 and headquartered in Luxembourg, Bitstamp serves both retail and institutional clients and was one of the first exchanges to offer Bitcoin futures and other regulated financial products.

Details

Fees: 0.30% maker, 0.40% taker (tiered)
Type: Retail exchange
Region: Europe / Global
Founded: 2011
Maker Fee: 0.30%
Taker Fee: 0.40%
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2011
Headquarters: Luxembourg
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: 0.30% maker / 0.40% taker (decreasing with volume)
Lightning Support: Yes

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