Bitstamp by Robinhood

What Is Bitstamp by Robinhood?

Bitstamp by Robinhood is one of the world’s longest-running crypto exchanges, established in 2011 and trusted by customers across the globe. Robinhood’s acquisition of Bitstamp in June 2025 combines Bitstamp’s regulatory-first approach with Robinhood’s mission to democratize finance for all, uniting security, accessibility, and innovation across global crypto offering.

The platform is built on trust, prioritizing customer protection and market integrity without shortcuts, underpinned by a strong global regulatory framework. Bitstamp by Robinhood holds key licenses and registrations, including MiCA, PI, and MiFID authorizations in the EU; MLR registration with the FCA in the UK; a robust portfolio of U.S. approvals such as a NYDFS BitLicense, registration as a Money Services Business (MSB) with FinCEN, and multiple state-level money transmitter licenses; as well as a Major Payment Institution license in Singapore. It is grounded in audited operations, a rigorous asset listing framework with 115+ carefully selected digital assets, and strong governance across all entities. This approach has earned a top AA rating in CoinDesk’s Exchange Benchmark nine times in a row.

The platform is accessible via web, mobile app, or APIs, with funding options that include debit and credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, or international bank transfers. It offers two modes: a Basic mode for beginners and a Pro mode for advanced traders. Customers can also earn rewards through staking and lending, with 24/7 live support available anytime.

In addition to serving retail customers with crypto trading, staking, lending, and 24/7 support, Bitstamp by Robinhood also offers a robust institutional offering. Institutional clients can trade directly via high-performance APIs or UI, access deep liquidity, and integrate regulated crypto services. For partners seeking turnkey infrastructure, Bitstamp as a Service provides custom-branded, scalable exchange technology bundled with global liquidity, compliance, and 24/7 operations.