What is Bitstamp & how does it work?

Bitstamp is a European cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011. It is the world’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchange. It allows trading between fiat currency, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, such as USD, EUR, GBP, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, Algorand, Stellar, and USD Coin.

Is Bitstamp available in UK & USA?

Choose between the Bitstamp app, the easiest way to buy and sell crypto, or the Bitstamp Pro app, built for pro traders and crypto experts. Not yet available in UK & USA but coming soon. We provide premium access to crypto trading for both individuals and institutions through high liquidity, reliable order execution and constant uptime.

Why is Bitstamp audited?

This ensures that our control environment, along with all our procedures, is validated and continuously improved upon. Each year since 2016 Bitstamp has been audited by a big four global accounting firm. Find out more on The Bitstamp Way .

Is Bitstamp a good crypto exchange?

As part of improved security, Bitstamp reports that it keeps most of its digital assets offline in cold storage and all assets are insured against many crime-related cases. That said, Bitstamp still ranks on the lower side of crypto exchanges in our review regarding security as determined by crypto exchange security evaluator CER.