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Bitstamp vs Bitunix
EU-focused legacy exchange with MiCA spot and regulated perpetual futures — Rising Derivatives Exchange with Copy Trading and Campaign Bonuses
Updated: September 2026
Bitstamp has been operating since 2011 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Bitunix, founded in 2021, is 10 years younger and positions itself as "Rising Derivatives Exchange with Copy Trading and Campaign Bonuses". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Bitunix 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 Bitunix: 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com.
Regulatory scope: Bitstamp: Spot/CASP through Bitstamp Europe S.A. in Luxembourg (CSSF); derivatives through Bitstamp Financial Services Ltd in Slovenia under MiFID. Bitunix: Registered in Saint Vincent/not EU-regulated. Protection and reserve disclosures: Bitstamp: Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund; Bitunix: $5M USD.
Bitstamp stands out with Spot Trading, Perpetual Futures, Staking, while Bitunix differentiates itself through Copy Trading, Launchpad, Campaign Bonuses. In terms of coin selection, Bitunix leads with 700+ trading pairs compared to Bitstamp's 250+ active markets.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
Bitunix wins the head-to-head comparison in 6 out of 11 categories (4x Bitstamp, 1x tie). Bitunix offers lower fees. However, Bitstamp has a higher overall rating (4.1 vs. 3.6).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Bitstamp offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center.
Bitunix charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com.
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.
Bitunix lists 700+ trading pairs — 450+ more than Bitstamp.
Only Bitunix offers copy trading. Bitstamp does not have this feature.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitstamp | Bitunix | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.30% | 0.08% | Bitunix |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.40% | 0.10% | Bitunix |
| Futures Maker Fee | -0.01% | 0.02% | Bitstamp |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.01% | 0.06% | Bitstamp |
| Max Leverage | 10x | 200x | Bitunix |
| Trading Pairs | 250+ active markets | 700+ | Bitunix |
| Copy Trading | No | Yes (Score 6) | Bitunix |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund | $5M USD | Bitstamp |
| KYC | Required | Optional up to 2 BTC/24h | Bitunix |
| Editorial Rating | 4.1/5 | 3.6/5 | Bitstamp |
Bonus via CryptoExchangePicks
Bitstamp via CryptoExchangePicks
No bonus available
Bitunix via CryptoExchangePicks
10% Fee-Back + 5,500 USDT
10% fee rebate + up to 5,500 USDT bonus
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