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Bitstamp vs BloFin
EU-focused legacy exchange with a CSSF MiCA license — Derivatives Specialist with 150x Leverage, VIP Program, and Copy Trading
Updated: May 2026
Bitstamp has been operating since 2011 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. BloFin, founded in 2019, is 8 years younger and positions itself as "Derivatives Specialist with 150x Leverage, VIP Program, and Copy Trading". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, BloFin 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. Additional perk at BloFin: 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + VIP program.
On the security front, Bitstamp offers EU/MiCA-regulated as a CASP via Bitstamp Europe S.A. in Luxembourg (CSSF) with an insurance fund of Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund. BloFin provides MSB License USA/VASP License South Korea and backs it with Separate protection fund. Both platforms feature industry-standard security measures including 2FA, cold storage, and regular audits.
Bitstamp stands out with Spot Trading, Bitstamp Earn, Mobile App, while BloFin differentiates itself through Copy Trading, Demo Trading, Trading Bots. In terms of coin selection, BloFin leads with 700+ trading pairs compared to Bitstamp's 100+.
BloFin wins the head-to-head comparison in 9 out of 11 categories (1x Bitstamp, 1x tie). BloFin offers lower fees.
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Bitstamp offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center/Email/Ticket.
BloFin charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + VIP program.
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.
BloFin lists 700+ trading pairs — 600+ more than Bitstamp.
Only BloFin offers copy trading. Bitstamp does not have this feature.
Only BloFin offers grid bots (Spot Grid, Futures Grid, DCA Bot).
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitstamp | BloFin | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.30% | 0.10% | BloFin |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.40% | 0.10% | BloFin |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | 0.02% | BloFin |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | 0.06% | BloFin |
| Max Leverage | N/A | 150x | BloFin |
| Trading Pairs | 100+ | 700+ | BloFin |
| Copy Trading | No | Yes (Score 8) | BloFin |
| Grid Bots | No | Yes (3 Types) | BloFin |
| Insurance Fund | Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund | Separate protection fund | Bitstamp |
| KYC | Required | Optional up to 20k USDT/24h | BloFin |
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 | — |
Bonus via CryptoExchangePicks
Bitstamp via CryptoExchangePicks
No bonus available
BloFin via CryptoExchangePicks
10% Fee-Back + 5,000 USDT
10% fee rebate + up to 5,000 USDT welcome bonus
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