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what's bitstamp?

Bitstamp is a pioneering cryptocurrency exchange established in 2011, recognized as one of the longest-running platforms in the industry. Headquartered in Luxembourg City with additional operations in Ljubljana, Slovenia, it facilitates secure trading of cryptocurrencies against fiat currencies such as the US dollar, euro, and British pound. The exchange supports a variety of digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, and others, emphasizing user security through measures like cold storage for the majority of funds and regular proof-of-reserves audits. Bitstamp operates as a regulated entity, holding licenses that ensure compliance with financial standards in key jurisdictions. It offers features like spot trading, advanced order types, and API access for institutional and retail users alike. The platform's infrastructure is designed for reliability, with 24/7 customer support and integrations for seamless fiat on-ramps via bank transfers and other payment methods. Over the years, Bitstamp has expanded its services to include staking options for select assets and partnerships with traditional financial institutions, bridging the gap between conventional finance and the crypto ecosystem. Its commitment to transparency and security has earned it high ratings in industry benchmarks, making it a trusted choice for traders worldwide.

Snapshot

Bitstamp obtained BVI VASP registration, listed TAO/PENDLE, and saw a large BTC spot sell order.

2D ago
MARKET ACTIVITY

Added ADA (Cardano) trading on Bitstamp by Robinhood in Singapore.

1W ago
MARKET ACTIVITY

Listed TRX for trading as of February 2026.

2W ago
PARTNERSHIP

Connected with Talos for institutional trading infrastructure integration.

3W ago
REGULATORY

Obtained VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) registration in the British Virgin Islands.

MARKET ACTIVITY

Listed TAO (Bittensor) and PENDLE (Pendle) for trading on the EU platform.

WHALE ACTIVITY

A large spot BTC sell order was executed on the platform on February 5, 2026.

1M ago
ONCHAIN METRICS

Averaged approximately 5 BTC per deposit during BTC's price movement from $80K to $98K.

WHALE ACTIVITY

Received 40,251 ETH ($124 million) in deposits from a whale/institution over a 24-hour period ending January 10, 2026, including a 26,000 ETH ($80.16 million) deposit made one hour before the report.

2M ago

Market maker Wintermute transfers 77 BTC ($6.9M) to the exchange in recent transactions.

Spot trading volume grows from $105B to $134B on the exchange, contributing to record $13.1T total CEX spot volume.

Kaiko Data ranks the exchange among top 3 globally with a fourth consecutive AA rating, noting a 20% business score increase, 94.1 security score, and 88.5 technology score.

Bitstamp buys 1,650 BTC alongside other major exchanges in coordinated buying activity.

3M ago

An Ethereum OG deposits 18,000 ETH ($54.78M) to the exchange, with this whale holding 66,252 ETH ($201M) total and having generated ~$270M in profits since 2017.

A whale withdraws 10.43K ETH (~$28.6M) from the exchange and wraps it into WETH.

Exchange earns CoinDesk's AA rating for the 10th consecutive time, ranking second globally and holding the longest-running AA grade among all rated exchanges.

Robinhood's Q3 crypto revenue reaches $268M (300% year-over-year growth) and transaction-based revenue grows 35% quarter-over-quarter, with Bitstamp now generating $100M+ annually as one of eleven business lines exceeding $100M in revenue.

During Robinhood's earnings call, CEO reveals Phase 2 roadmap to make tokenized equities tradable on the exchange, followed by Phase 3 DeFi integration on Arbitrum.

Robinhood's acquisition of Bitstamp valued the exchange at $200M.

4M ago

During Friday's market crash, Bitcoin maintained $108k price levels on the exchange while Binance experienced a drop to $102k, demonstrating relative order book stability during extreme market volatility.

TON token is now available for trading on the platform, expanding the exchange's cryptocurrency offerings.

Large withdrawal of 800 BTC ($97.4M) moved off exchange to unknown destination.

5M ago

Bitstamp is now part of Robinhood and serves as platinum sponsor for TOKEN2049 Singapore conference.

Forms partnership with Dogecoin Foundation's House of Doge to provide custody services for their $DOGE treasury assets.

Receives official MiCA license as authorized Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) in EU, joining select group of compliant exchanges.

6M ago

Massive withdrawal event: $384.7M in crypto assets (2,700 BTC and 20,000 ETH) transferred to unknown wallets within hours.

527 BTC ($59M) moves to exchange, indicating potential selling pressure.

Large whale moves 59.3M ADA ($50.2M) from exchange to unknown wallet.

25M XRP ($72.69M) moves from exchange to unknown wallet, indicating significant whale accumulation.

600 BTC ($68.5M) moves from exchange to unknown wallet, indicating significant whale activity.

Acquired by Robinhood in 2025.

7M ago

Transaction volume reaches $7 billion following June acquisition completion, contributing to 32% YoY growth in crypto trading activity.

BBVA partnership launches, enabling direct crypto trading access for Spanish retail banking customers through BBVA app integration.

8,975 BTC enters exchange as part of larger 80,202 BTC whale distribution coordinated through Galaxy Digital.

Robinhood explores Bitstamp acquisition with Galaxy Digital as advisor.

Receives official MiCA license as crypto service provider (CASP), enabling passport rights to operate across 30 EEA countries under new EU regulatory framework.

Receives Monetary Authority of Singapore license, expanding regulated trading services to APAC market.

221 BTC ($24.21M) withdrawn from exchange within 9-hour period alongside larger withdrawals from other exchanges.

US equities (SPY, VO, Apple) now tradable 24/5 on Arbitrum with zero commissions, enabling global DeFi integration for borrowing, staking, and LP activities, backed by Bitstamp liquidity.

8M ago

New partnership with Bitstamp enables perpetual futures trading and 24/7 trading integration, launching in coming months.

New self-custody wallet launches with multi-chain support and MetaMask API integration, reaching 25M funded accounts and 14M monthly active users across 140 countries.

SEC investigation concludes favorably while new 1-2% crypto deposit match program launches, signaling aggressive US market expansion strategy.

Acquisition brings 500K crypto users, 50 global licenses, and new lending/staking infrastructure.

Development of perpetual futures DEX on XRP Ledger in progress, targeting mass market accessibility.

Robinhood finalizes Bitstamp acquisition, marking official change in ownership.

9M ago

Obtains comprehensive triple-license stack (MiCA, MiFID II MTF, EU payments) enabling full-service crypto operations across EEA.

Robinhood acquires Bitstamp for $200M to expand crypto business operations.

New USDC and EURC trading pairs added in partnership with Circle under MiCA regulations in EU.

Expanding USDC and EURC access to 5M+ users globally, enhancing stablecoin trading capabilities.

Platform receives EU MiCA CASP license approval, enabling regulated crypto trading and custody services.

Institutional-focused event series launches with Ripple and Galaxy participation, exploring crypto-TradFi merger landscape.

10M ago

EUR SEPA payments pause on May 1 for Labour Day; alternative payment methods remain operational.

Robinhood acquires crypto exchange, bridging traditional finance and crypto markets

Large whale transfers 758 BTC ($70M) from exchange to unknown wallet.