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Bitstamp vs Crypto.com
EU-focused legacy exchange with MiCA spot and regulated perpetual futures — MiCA-regulated everyday crypto platform with card, Earn and 400+ cryptocurrencies
Updated: September 2026
Bitstamp has been operating since 2011 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Crypto.com, founded in 2016, is 5 years younger and positions itself as "MiCA-regulated everyday crypto platform with card, Earn and 400+ cryptocurrencies". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Bitstamp has the edge: 0.40% spot taker fee compared to 0.50% at Crypto.com. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $10 per transaction. Additional perk at Bitstamp: Spot entry tier below $10,000: 0.30% maker / 0.40% taker; perpetuals: -0.005% maker rebate / 0.015% taker.
Regulatory scope: Bitstamp: Spot/CASP through Bitstamp Europe S.A. in Luxembourg (CSSF); derivatives through Bitstamp Financial Services Ltd in Slovenia under MiFID. Crypto.com: MiCA-regulated via Foris DAX MT Ltd in Malta (MFSA), passported across the EEA since February 2025. Protection and reserve disclosures: Bitstamp: Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund; Crypto.com: 1:1 reserve accounts, independently verified Proof of Reserves and safeguarded fiat accounts at EU institutions; no separately quantified EEA insurance fund.
Bitstamp stands out with Spot Trading, Perpetual Futures, Institutional API, while Crypto.com differentiates itself through Earn, Visa Card, Baskets. In terms of coin selection, Crypto.com leads with 400+ cryptocurrencies with EUR trading pairs compared to Bitstamp's 250+ active markets.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
Bitstamp wins the head-to-head comparison in 6 out of 11 categories (2x Crypto.com, 3x tie). Bitstamp offers lower fees.
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Crypto.com offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and 24/7 Live Chat.
Bitstamp charges 0.40% spot taker fee plus Spot entry tier below $10,000: 0.30% maker / 0.40% taker; perpetuals: -0.005% maker rebate / 0.015% taker.
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.
Crypto.com lists 400+ cryptocurrencies with EUR trading pairs — 150+ more than Bitstamp.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitstamp | Crypto.com | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.30% | 0.25% | Crypto.com |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.40% | 0.50% | Bitstamp |
| Futures Maker Fee | -0.01% | N/A | Bitstamp |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.01% | N/A | Bitstamp |
| Max Leverage | 10x | N/A | Bitstamp |
| Trading Pairs | 250+ active markets | 400+ cryptocurrencies with EUR | Crypto.com |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | Around 95% of crypto assets in cold storage; no quantified public insurance fund | 1:1 reserve accounts, independently verified Proof of Reserves and safeguarded fiat accounts at EU institutions; no separately quantified EEA insurance fund | Bitstamp |
| KYC | Required | Yes | — |
| Editorial Rating | 4.1/5 | 4/5 | Bitstamp |
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