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BingX vs Bitstamp
Copy Trading Specialist with 150x Leverage and VIP Discounts up to 45% — EU-focused legacy exchange with MiCA spot and regulated perpetual futures
Updated: September 2026
Bitstamp has been operating since 2011 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. BingX, founded in 2018, is 7 years younger and positions itself as "Copy Trading Specialist with 150x Leverage and VIP Discounts up to 45%". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, BingX has the edge: 0.10% spot taker fee compared to 0.40% at Bitstamp. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $30 per transaction. For futures trading, Bitstamp offers the better rates. Additional perk at BingX: 10% futures fee rebate via CryptoExchangePicks.com + up to 45% VIP discount.
Regulatory scope: BingX: No EU MiCA license; operates via non-EU registrations. Bitstamp: Spot/CASP through Bitstamp Europe S.A. in Luxembourg (CSSF); derivatives through Bitstamp Financial Services Ltd in Slovenia under MiFID. Protection and reserve disclosures: BingX: Separate protection fund; Bitstamp: Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund.
BingX stands out with Copy Trading, Grid Trading, Bots, while Bitstamp differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Perpetual Futures, Staking. In terms of coin selection, BingX leads with 500+ trading pairs compared to Bitstamp's 250+ active markets.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
BingX wins the head-to-head comparison in 7 out of 11 categories (3x Bitstamp, 1x tie). BingX offers lower fees.
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Bitstamp offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center.
BingX charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus 10% futures fee rebate via CryptoExchangePicks.com + up to 45% VIP discount.
Bitstamp: Spot/CASP through Bitstamp Europe S.A. in Luxembourg (CSSF); derivatives through Bitstamp Financial Services Ltd in Slovenia under MiFID. Protection/reserve disclosure: Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund.
BingX lists 500+ trading pairs — 250+ more than Bitstamp.
Only BingX offers copy trading. Bitstamp does not have this feature.
Only BingX offers grid bots (Spot Grid, Futures Grid, DCA Bot).
Comparison Table
| Criteria | BingX | Bitstamp | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.10% | 0.30% | BingX |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.40% | BingX |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | -0.01% | Bitstamp |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.05% | 0.01% | Bitstamp |
| Max Leverage | 150x | 10x | BingX |
| Trading Pairs | 500+ | 250+ active markets | BingX |
| Copy Trading | Yes (Score 9) | No | BingX |
| Grid Bots | Yes (3 Types) | No | BingX |
| Insurance Fund | Separate protection fund | Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund | Bitstamp |
| KYC | Optional up to 50k USDT/24h | Required | BingX |
| Editorial Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 | — |
Bonus via CryptoExchangePicks
BingX via CryptoExchangePicks
10% Futures Fee-Back + 7,700 USDT
10% futures fee rebate + up to 7,700 USDT bonus
Bitstamp via CryptoExchangePicks
No bonus available
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