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Bitpanda vs Bitstamp
The Austrian Broker for Beginners with a BaFin MiCAR License — EU-focused legacy exchange with a CSSF MiCA license
Updated: May 2026
Bitstamp has been operating since 2011 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Bitpanda, founded in 2014, is 3 years younger and positions itself as "The Austrian Broker for Beginners with a BaFin MiCAR License". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Bitstamp has the edge: 0.40% spot taker fee compared to 1.49% at Bitpanda. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $109 per transaction. Additional perk at Bitstamp: Volume-based fee tiers with lower fees at higher 30-day volume.
On the security front, Bitpanda offers EU/MiCA-regulated: MiCAR license issued by BaFin with EU-wide passporting with an insurance fund of Regulated Austrian provider with segregated custody structures; no quantified public insurance fund. Bitstamp provides EU/MiCA-regulated as a CASP via Bitstamp Europe S.A. in Luxembourg (CSSF) and backs it with Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund. Both platforms feature industry-standard security measures including 2FA, cold storage, and regular audits.
Bitpanda stands out with Broker Services, Crypto Cards, while Bitstamp differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Bitstamp Earn, Mobile App.
Bitstamp wins the head-to-head comparison in 4 out of 11 categories (0x Bitpanda, 7x tie). Bitstamp offers lower fees.
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Bitpanda offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Email/Phone Support.
Bitstamp charges 0.40% spot taker fee plus Volume-based fee tiers with lower fees at higher 30-day volume.
Bitstamp with EU/MiCA-regulated as a CASP via Bitstamp Europe S.A. in Luxembourg (CSSF) and Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund insurance fund.
Both exchanges offer a comparable coin selection with 100+ trading pairs each.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitpanda | Bitstamp | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 1.49% | 0.30% | Bitstamp |
| Spot Taker Fee | 1.49% | 0.40% | Bitstamp |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Max Leverage | N/A | N/A | — |
| Trading Pairs | 100+ | 100+ | — |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | Regulated Austrian provider with segregated custody structures; no quantified public insurance fund | Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund | Bitstamp |
| KYC | Yes | Required | — |
| Rating | 3.8/5 | 4.1/5 | Bitstamp |
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