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Bitpanda vs Bitstamp
Austrian broker and Fusion venue with three MiCAR licenses — 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. Bitpanda, founded in 2014, is 3 years younger and positions itself as "Austrian broker and Fusion venue with three MiCAR licenses". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Bitpanda has the edge: 0.25% spot taker fee compared to 0.40% at Bitstamp. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $15 per transaction. Additional perk at Bitpanda: 20% discount when paying with VSN; Fusion entry tier is one 0.25% fee.
Regulatory scope: Bitpanda: MiCA-regulated with licenses in Germany, Austria and Malta. 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: Bitpanda: No quantified public insurance fund or comparable current proof-of-reserves total was publicly verified; Bitstamp: Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund.
Bitpanda stands out with Broker Services, Bitpanda Fusion, Spot Margin, while Bitstamp differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Perpetual Futures, Staking. In terms of coin selection, Bitstamp leads with 250+ active markets trading pairs compared to Bitpanda's 2,000+ Fusion pairs across 12+ venues.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
Bitstamp wins the head-to-head comparison in 5 out of 11 categories (2x Bitpanda, 4x tie).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Bitpanda offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center.
Bitpanda charges 0.25% spot taker fee plus 20% discount when paying with VSN; Fusion entry tier is one 0.25% fee.
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.
Bitstamp lists 250+ active markets trading pairs — 248+ more than Bitpanda.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitpanda | Bitstamp | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.25% | 0.30% | Bitpanda |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.25% | 0.40% | Bitpanda |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | -0.01% | Bitstamp |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | 0.01% | Bitstamp |
| Max Leverage | 10x spot margin | 10x | — |
| Trading Pairs | 2,000+ Fusion pairs across 12+ venues | 250+ active markets | Bitstamp |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | No quantified public insurance fund or comparable current proof-of-reserves total was publicly verified | Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund | Bitstamp |
| KYC | Yes | Required | — |
| Editorial Rating | 3.8/5 | 4.1/5 | Bitstamp |
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