BTC 81,526.70 USD ETH 2,416.18 USD USDT 0.9994 USD USDC 1.0006 USD Binance liveKraken liveCoinbase liveBitstamp liveKanga Global liveBybit EU liveOKX liveRevolut X liveBitvavo liveCrypto.com liveMarket rate: exchange medianBTC 81,526.70 USD ETH 2,416.18 USD USDT 0.9994 USD USDC 1.0006 USD Binance liveKraken liveCoinbase liveBitstamp liveKanga Global liveBybit EU liveOKX liveRevolut X liveBitvavo liveCrypto.com liveMarket rate: exchange median
18 live markets

Bitstamp: fees, deposits and withdrawals

The oldest operating European crypto exchange, popular with institutional clients. Solid liquidity on EUR and USD pairs.

Available in the EUMiCA licence (Luxembourg) passported to Poland.

The exchange description, payment methods and fees are indicative and may differ from the exchange’s current offer. Market data is pulled live.

Taker fee
0.40%
Maker fee
0.30%
Spot markets on the exchange
254
Markets in our comparison
18
Fiat markets
USD, EUR, GBP
Data freshness
10 s
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Luxembourg (part of the Robinhood group)
Token calculator

How much can you buy on Bitstamp?

The 10 most popular tokens on Bitstamp by 24 h volume. For tokens also listed on other exchanges we show a ranking: where the same amount gets you the most.

The chosen level applies to this exchange only; other exchanges are calculated at level 0.

#TokenYou get hereEffective rateExchange ranking›

For tokens other than BTC, ETH, USDT and USDC we do not have withdrawal fee data yet, so it is not included.

Fees

Fee tiers

The higher your volume or exchange-token balance, the lower the fee. The calculator on the home page uses level 0, the first row. 30-day volume (USD); FX/stable pairs count 20%, USDT/USD and USDT/EUR 10%

LevelRequirementMakerTakerTaker: stable/FX pairs
1 level 0 below the first threshold0.30%0.40% 0.08% (USDT 0.04%)
2 ≥ USD 10k volume0.20%0.30% 0.06% (USDT 0.03%)
3 ≥ USD 100k volume0.10%0.20% 0.04% (USDT 0.02%)
4 ≥ USD 500k volume0.08%0.18% 0.036% (USDT 0.018%)
5 ≥ USD 1.5M volume0.06%0.16% 0.032% (USDT 0.016%)
6 ≥ USD 5M volume0.03%0.12% 0.024% (USDT 0.012%)
7 ≥ USD 20M volume0.02%0.10% 0.02% (USDT 0.01%)
8 ≥ USD 50M volume0.01%0.08% 0.016% (USDT 0.008%)
9 ≥ USD 100M volume0%0.06% 0.012% (USDT 0.006%)
10 ≥ USD 250M volume0%0.05% 0.01% (USDT 0.005%)
11 ≥ USD 1B volume0%0.03% 0.006% (USDT 0.003%)

Schedule valid from 15 Oct 2026. FX/stablecoin pairs and USDT pairs have separate, much lower rates. Source: Bitstamp — fee schedule · checked 15 Oct 2026

Live

How does it rank today?

The exchange’s position in our calculator for typical amounts, with all costs included. Updated live.

TradeRankYou getGap to the best
250 USD → BTC #10/10 0.00276422 BTC −20.89 USD
2,500 USD → BTC #8/10 0.03026769 BTC −28.17 USD
25,000 USD → BTC #3/10 0.30530241 BTC −103.25 USD
2,500 USD → ETH #7/10 1.025161 ETH −22.07 USD
2,500 USD → USDT #4/7 2,488.54 USDT −11.33 USD
2,500 USD → USDC #4/9 2,484.63 USDC −12.38 USD
Order book

Live markets

Best offers, spread and liquidity within 1% of the mid price for the pairs we compare.

PairBest bidBest askSpreadAsk liquidity to +1%Data age
BTC/GBP 61,110.33 GBP 61,138.64 GBP 0.046% 67.4k GBP 10 s
ETH/GBP 1,810.90 GBP 1,811.62 GBP 0.040% 34.2k GBP 9 s
BTC/EUR 72,533.00 EUR 72,533.01 EUR <0.001% 1.1m EUR 10 s
ETH/EUR 2,148.93 EUR 2,149.03 EUR 0.005% 894.6k EUR 9 s
USDC/EUR 0.890280 EUR 0.890350 EUR 0.008% 517.2k EUR 9 s
USDT/EUR 0.889220 EUR 0.889300 EUR 0.009% 734.3k EUR 8 s
BTC/USD 81,439.87 USD 81,439.88 USD <0.001% 4.8m USD 10 s
ETH/USD 2,413.29 USD 2,413.30 USD <0.001% 1.9m USD 9 s
EUR/USD 1.1230 USD 1.1231 USD 0.009% 707.7k USD 10 s
GBP/USD 1.3324 USD 1.3326 USD 0.015% 36.7k USD 10 s
USDC/USD 0.999820 USD 0.999850 USD 0.003% 786k USD 9 s
USDT/USD 0.998670 USD 0.998680 USD 0.001% 4m USD 8 s
BTC/USDT 81,537.05 USDT 81,558.63 USDT 0.026% 107.7k USDT 8 s
ETH/USDT 2,416.13 USDT 2,417.19 USDT 0.044% 271.7k USDT 8 s
USDC/USDT 1.0011 USDT 1.0012 USDT 0.014% 156.7k USDT 8 s
BTC/USDC 81,437.15 USDC 81,478.29 USDC 0.051% 46.3k USDC 9 s
ETH/USDC 2,413.05 USDC 2,414.41 USDC 0.056% 56k USDC 9 s
ETH/BTC 0.029623 BTC 0.029634 BTC 0.038% 0.3 BTC 9 s
On / off-ramp

Deposit methods · Withdrawal methods

Every way in and out of the exchange, including side services and third-party providers.

↓Deposit methods

MethodCurrenciesCostTime
BankSEPA transfer EURfreeup to 1 business day
BankSWIFT wire USD0.05%, min. fee1–3 business days
CardCard / Apple Pay / Google Pay EUR, USDapprox. 5%instant
CryptoCrypto deposit BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC…freeper network confirmations

↑Withdrawal methods

MethodCurrenciesCostTime
BankSEPA transfer EURsmall fixed feeup to 1 business day
BankSWIFT wire USD0.1%, min. fee1–3 business days
CryptoCrypto withdrawal many networkssee table belowminutes

Crypto withdrawal fees used in the calculator

AssetNetworkFee
BTCBitcoin0.0002 BTC
ETHERC200.003 ETH
USDTERC205 USDT
USDCERC205 USDC

Rates for 30-day volume up to USD 10k.

Ecosystem

Side services

Products that help you get in, get out or put your funds to use.

Bitstamp Earn

Staking of selected assets.

Institutional services

API, settlement and large-client service.

Regulation and verification

Regulation

Bitstamp Europe S.A. holds a CASP licence from the CSSF since 15 May 2025, covering operation of a trading platform, passported to Poland (ESMA register).

Identity verification (KYC)

Full identity verification before depositing.

Sources

Pros

  • Long history in Europe
  • Transparent pricing

Cons

  • No PLN
  • Very expensive card purchases
  • High crypto withdrawal fees
FAQ

Bitstamp: frequently asked questions

What are the fees on Bitstamp?

The base taker fee on Bitstamp is 0.40% and the maker fee is 0.30%. Schedule valid from 15 Oct 2026. FX/stablecoin pairs and USDT pairs have separate, much lower rates. Deposit and withdrawal costs described above come on top.

How do I buy crypto with Polish złoty on Bitstamp?

Bitstamp has no PLN markets. You first need to convert złoty to EUR/USD/GBP, e.g. at an online currency exchange, and then deposit. The calculator includes this cost.

How many markets does Bitstamp have?

Bitstamp currently has 254 active spot markets. We track 18 of them live: BTC, ETH, USDT and USDC pairs with PLN, EUR and USD.

Is Bitstamp the cheapest exchange?

It depends on the amount and currency. For buying BTC with 2,500 USD, Bitstamp currently ranks 8 out of 10 exchanges. Check the calculator for your exact amount.

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