Bitstamp by Robinhood

What Bitstamp by Robinhood does

Bitstamp by Robinhood is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2011 and acquired by Robinhood Markets for approximately $200 million in June 2025, now operating as a subsidiary under the 'Bitstamp by Robinhood' brand. The platform serves both individual retail traders and institutional clients (banks, hedge funds, family offices, fintechs) with spot trading across 163+ assets, perpetual futures with up to 10x leverage (EU-regulated under MiFID II MTF), crypto staking and lending (Bitstamp Earn, with yields up to 4.40% APY), and a white-label 'Bitstamp as a Service' offering for banking partners. Technically, the platform is built on high-performance FIX v2, HTTP, and WebSocket APIs supporting algorithmic and institutional trading, with 95% of assets held in cold storage and multichain USDC support across 7 networks.

Bitstamp operates through licensed entities across 50+ jurisdictions globally, including Luxembourg (CSSF/CASP), the UK (FCA), Singapore (MAS as major payment institution), the US (NYSDFS), Slovenia (MiFID II MTF via ATVP), and the British Virgin Islands (FSC), making it one of the most widely regulated crypto exchanges. The go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer via self-serve web and mobile app (iOS/Android) for retail, supplemented by an enterprise field sales motion with dedicated account managers for institutional and partner clients. Revenue is generated primarily through a maker-taker transaction fee model with volume-based tiers (0.09%-0.45% standard; 1/1bp or 3/3bp via the FastPass high-volume program), supplemented by staking reward spreads, lending interest, and derivatives trading fees.

Post-acquisition, Bitstamp has accelerated product launches (perpetual futures powered by Nasdaq technology, USDG stablecoin via the Global Dollar Network, ETF index inclusions) and geographic expansion (Singapore APAC headquarters, MiCA-ready EU positioning ahead of the July 2026 grandfathering deadline). Named institutional customers include Dukascopy and Swissquote as channel partners. Forbes ranked Bitstamp #3 among 'World's Most Trustworthy Crypto Exchanges' in 2025. The company is headquartered in London (5 New Street Square) with regional offices in Luxembourg, Singapore, Menlo Park (US), Tortola (BVI), and Ljubljana (Slovenia).

Name

Bitstamp by Robinhood

Legal name

Bitstamp Ltd.

Website

https://bitstamp.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bitstamp by Robinhood is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011 and acquired by Robinhood for $200 million in June 2025, serving retail traders and institutional clients with spot trading, perpetual futures, staking, lending, and white-label crypto-as-a-service across 50+ jurisdictions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cryptocurrency Exchange

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Exchanges (52321), Securities and Commodity Exchanges (523210), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Spot Crypto Exchanges (Order-Book & Matching Engine) (FSADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Margin Trading & Collateralized Borrowing (Exchange-Operated) (FSADAAAL), Crypto-Digital Asset Market Making (Spot & Derivatives) (FSACANAJ), Portfolio Management Systems (PMS), Rebalancing & Analytics (Crypto) (FSADAHAE), Crypto Borrowing & Margin Credit Facilities (FSADAFAC)

Keywords

• Cryptocurrency exchange
• Spot trading
• Perpetual futures
• Crypto staking
• Institutional trading

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Trading Fees: Transaction-based fees from spot trading and perpetual futures. Maker-taker fee model with volume-based tiers ranging from 0.09% to 0.45% for spot trading.
2. Crypto Lending: Interest earned on crypto lending through Bitstamp Earn product. Users lend crypto to earn yields up to 4.40% APY.
3. Crypto Staking: Staking rewards for holding proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies on the platform.
4. Perpetual Futures: Fees from trading perpetual futures contracts with up to 10x leverage. EU-regulated under MiFID II.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bitstamp by Robinhood operates a global cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2011, offering spot trading for over 200 cryptocurrencies, perpetual futures with up to 10x leverage under MiFID II, crypto staking and lending with yields up to 4.40% APY, and institutional-grade services including a white-label 'Bitstamp as a Service' offering. The platform is regulated across 50+ jurisdictions (CSSF, FCA, MAS, NYDFS, ATVP) and combines retail self-serve trading with dedicated institutional infrastructure including FIX, HTTP, and WebSocket APIs.

Product overview

Bitstamp by Robinhood is a diversified cryptocurrency exchange platform acquired by Robinhood for approximately $200 million in June 2025. The offering spans a unified core exchange (supporting 200+ cryptocurrencies with 95% cold storage security) supplemented by specialized modules including: a mobile app with Basic and Pro trading modes, Pro platform with advanced tools and APIs, Earn products for staking and lending with yields up to 4.40% APY, Perpetual Futures (EU-regulated, Nasdaq-powered, up to 10x leverage), institutional trading services, and white-label 'Bitstamp as a Service' for banking partners. The platform operates across global regulatory jurisdictions and offers Lightning Network support for fast BTC transactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bitstamp Earn: Crypto staking and lending product offering competitive yields on various cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, XRP, SOL, and others with APY rates up to 4.40%.
• Bitstamp Pro
• Bitstamp Perpetual Futures

Products and services

• Bitstamp by Robinhood (Core Exchange)
• Bitstamp Mobile App

Quantifiable outcome

• FastPass program offers 1/1bp or 3/3bp maker/taker fees for high-volume traders
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• DukascopycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDukascopy, a Swiss online banking and financial services company, uses Bitstamp as its cryptocurrency trading infrastructure and liquidity provider for institutional clients.
• SwissquotecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwissquote, a Swiss online bank, partners with Bitstamp for cryptocurrency trading services and liquidity, offering crypto exposure to its banking customers.
• RobinhoodflagshipOthersRobinhood acquired Bitstamp for $200 million in June 2025, integrating it as 'Bitstamp by Robinhood' to expand into institutional crypto markets and international markets. Bitstamp operates as a subsidiary with operational autonomy while leveraging Robinhood's resources and distribution.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Bitstamp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Bitstamp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bitstamp
• Instagraminstagram.com/bitstamp
• Facebookfacebook.com/Bitstamp

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments3 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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