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Bitstamp vs BloFin
EU-focused legacy exchange with MiCA spot and regulated perpetual futures — Derivatives Specialist with 150x Leverage, VIP Program, and Copy Trading
Updated: September 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. For futures trading, Bitstamp offers the better rates. Additional perk at BloFin: 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + VIP program.
Regulatory scope: Bitstamp: Spot/CASP through Bitstamp Europe S.A. in Luxembourg (CSSF); derivatives through Bitstamp Financial Services Ltd in Slovenia under MiFID. BloFin: MSB License USA/VASP License South Korea. Protection and reserve disclosures: Bitstamp: Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund; BloFin: Separate protection fund.
Bitstamp stands out with Spot Trading, Perpetual Futures, Staking, 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 250+ active markets.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
BloFin wins the head-to-head comparison in 7 out of 11 categories (3x 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.
BloFin charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + VIP program.
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.
BloFin lists 700+ trading pairs — 450+ 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 | -0.01% | 0.02% | Bitstamp |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.01% | 0.06% | Bitstamp |
| Max Leverage | 10x | 150x | BloFin |
| Trading Pairs | 250+ active markets | 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 |
| Editorial 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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