VS
Bitstamp vs Bybit Europe
EU-focused legacy exchange with a CSSF MiCA license — MiCA-regulated Bybit EU platform with spot, margin, Earn and card
Updated: June 2026
Bitstamp has been operating since 2011 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Bybit Europe, founded in 2025, is 14 years younger and positions itself as "MiCA-regulated Bybit EU platform with spot, margin, Earn and card". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Bybit Europe 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 Bybit Europe: Spot fees from 0.1% maker/taker; futures fees are not part of the EU offer.
On the security front, Bitstamp offers 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. Bybit Europe provides MiCA-regulated via Bybit EU GmbH in Austria (FMA) and backs it with MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; the global derivatives insurance fund is not part of the EU futures offer. Both platforms feature industry-standard security measures including 2FA, cold storage, and regular audits.
Bitstamp stands out with Bitstamp Earn, Mobile App, Institutional API, while Bybit Europe differentiates itself through Margin, Earn, Bybit Card.
Bybit Europe wins the head-to-head comparison in 3 out of 11 categories (2x Bitstamp, 6x tie). Bybit Europe offers lower fees.
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Bitstamp offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center/Email/Ticket.
Bybit Europe charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus Spot fees from 0.1% maker/taker; futures fees are not part of the EU offer.
Bitstamp with 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.
Bitstamp lists 100+ trading pairs — 100+ more than Bybit Europe.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitstamp | Bybit Europe | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.30% | 0.10% | Bybit Europe |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.40% | 0.10% | Bybit Europe |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Max Leverage | N/A | N/A | — |
| Trading Pairs | 100+ | EU spot/margin offer | Bitstamp |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; the global derivatives insurance fund is not part of the EU futures offer | Bitstamp |
| KYC | Required | Required | — |
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.3/5 | Bybit Europe |
Bonus via CryptoExchangePicks
Bitstamp via CryptoExchangePicks
No bonus available
Bybit Europe via CryptoExchangePicks
No bonus available
Fees in Detail
Bitstamp
Bybit Europe
Bitstamp or Bybit Europe — which exchange is better?
How much can I save at Bybit Europe compared to Bitstamp on fees?
Which exchange is safer — Bitstamp or Bybit Europe?
Bitstamp or Bybit Europe — which has more cryptocurrencies?
Which exchange is easier to use — Bitstamp or Bybit Europe?
Not sure which exchange?
Check out our category rankings