Overview
Bitstamp is one of the oldest crypto exchanges (2011), owned by Robinhood since 2024. Active in the EU with perpetuals via Slovenia (MiFID II) and a strong reliability track record.
Licences and regulation
- MiCA: Luxembourg (CSSF) · MiFID II: Slovenia (ATVP) — Bitstamp Financial Services · Payment Institution: Luxembourg · DNB fine: none
Products
| Product | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Spot crypto | Live | Under MiCA |
| Crypto perpetuals | Live | 13 pairs, USD-settled |
| Real stocks | No | Not offered |
Perpetuals specifics
13 pairs (incl. BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, PAXG), USD-settled, 10x leverage for retail and professional alike, 8-hour funding, and a unique 15-minute periodic settlement cycle.
Yield
No yield on collateral; cross collateral limited to USD/EUR/BTC.
Pros / cons
Pros: oldest surviving exchange; MiCA + MiFID II; Robinhood backing; licensed EU perpetuals; clean DNB record.
Cons: no pro-leverage advantage (10x = 10x); no real stocks; no collateral yield; 15-minute settlement can feel restrictive; narrower asset range; no unified wallet.
Best suited for
Traders valuing legacy reliability, perpetuals on a MiFID II-licensed venue, compliance-first users.
Frequently asked questions
What does 15-minute periodic settlement mean?
Positions settle every 15 minutes rather than continuously — unique to Bitstamp and relevant for some strategies.