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Bitstamp vs Crypto.com
EU-focused legacy exchange with a CSSF MiCA license — The Everyday Crypto Platform with Cashback Card, Earn, and Derivatives
Updated: May 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 "The Everyday Crypto Platform with Cashback Card, Earn, and Derivatives". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Crypto.com 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 Crypto.com: 10% discount when staking CRO.
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. Crypto.com provides EU/MiCA-regulated via Foris DAX MT (Malta/MFSA); also Singapore and backs it with Separate 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 Crypto.com differentiates itself through Earn, Cashback on Payments, Derivatives. In terms of coin selection, Crypto.com leads with 600+ trading pairs compared to Bitstamp's 100+.
Crypto.com wins the head-to-head comparison in 6 out of 11 categories (2x Bitstamp, 3x tie). Crypto.com offers lower fees. However, Bitstamp has a higher overall rating (4.1 vs. 4).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Crypto.com offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and 24/7 Live Chat.
Crypto.com charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus 10% discount when staking CRO.
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.
Crypto.com lists 600+ trading pairs — 500+ more than Bitstamp.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitstamp | Crypto.com | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.30% | 0.07% | Crypto.com |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.40% | 0.10% | Crypto.com |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | 0.02% | Crypto.com |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | 0.05% | Crypto.com |
| Max Leverage | N/A | 100x | Crypto.com |
| Trading Pairs | 100+ | 600+ | 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 | Separate fund | Bitstamp |
| KYC | Required | Yes | — |
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 4/5 | Bitstamp |
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