Bitstamp by Robinhood: review, MiCA, reserves and score (2026)
Bitstamp by Robinhood is a crypto exchange. It is based in Luxembourg and was founded in 2011. It holds a full MiCA licence for the EU (LU). Its charliedesk score is 91 out of 100.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2011
- HQ
- Luxembourg
- MiCA / CASP
- Licensed · LU · 7/3/2026
- Ranking (CoinGecko)
- #7
- 24h volume
- $670M
- Reserves
- –
- Fees (spot maker/taker)
- 0.3% / 0.4%(base tier)
- KYC
- Required
- Fiat deposit
- SEPA, Card
Fees, KYC and fiat curated by charliedesk (base tier, verified 7/3/2026). Check current rates on the exchange.
Objective composite: trust (35%), liquidity (25%), MiCA/regulation (25%) and age (15%). Unknown factors (e.g. unverified MiCA) are dropped and weights renormalised. No community votes, no paid placement.
This exchange holds a full MiCA/CASP authorisation for the EU. A licence from one member state passports across the whole EU and EEA.
- Authorized entity
- Bitstamp Europe S.A.
- Regulator
- CSSF · LU
- Authorized since
- 5/15/2025
Security & incidents
Curated by charliedesk from public sources. Amounts are the value at the time of the incident. Each entry links to its source.
About the exchange
Bitstamp is the world's longest-running cryptocurrency exchange, providing a secure platform for trading popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum with a focus on transparency and customer service.
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FAQ
Is Bitstamp by Robinhood licensed in the EU (MiCA)?
Yes. Bitstamp by Robinhood holds a full MiCA/CASP authorisation via Bitstamp Europe S.A., regulator CSSF (LU). The licence passports across the whole EU.
Is Bitstamp by Robinhood safe and trustworthy?
Bitstamp by Robinhood's charliedesk score is 91/100 (trust, liquidity, MiCA and age). We show verifiable facts with sources and never advise what to buy, the decision is yours.
Has Bitstamp by Robinhood ever been hacked?
Yes, Bitstamp by Robinhood has a security incident on our record (2015, Hack). Details and the source are in the Security & incidents section.
Where is Bitstamp by Robinhood based and when was it founded?
Bitstamp by Robinhood is based in Luxembourg and was founded in 2011.
What are Bitstamp by Robinhood's fees?
Bitstamp by Robinhood's base spot fees: maker 0.3%, taker 0.4%. Check current rates and discounts on the exchange.
Does Bitstamp by Robinhood require verification (KYC)?
Yes, Bitstamp by Robinhood requires identity verification (KYC).