Bitstamp review

Bitstamp is a straightforward order-book exchange, now marketed as Bitstamp by Robinhood. Its fee schedule, valid from October 21, 2026, charges 0.30% maker and 0.40% taker under $10,000 of monthly volume, dropping to 0.20% and 0.30% above $10,000 and to 0.00% maker at very high volume. Stablecoin and FX pairs cost much less, starting at 0.060% maker and 0.080% taker. ACH deposits and withdrawals are free. The expensive routes are Basic Trading, which builds a fixed 1.8% spread into the price of most crypto plus up to 0.5% when markets are volatile, and Instant Purchase by card at 4%. Staking commissions are published per asset, such as 15% for ETH and 25% for ADA. Bitstamp has announced an updated fee schedule from November 24, 2026, so check the page before trading.

Who it is for

Traders who want a plain order-book exchange

Price

Free account; taker fees 0.03% to 0.40% and maker fees 0.00% to 0.30% by 30-day volume.

Placing an order that is filled instantly at the market price makes you a taker and a fee between 0.03% and 0.40% applies.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Maker 0.30% and taker 0.40% under $10,000 of 30-day volume
• Stablecoin pairs from 0.060% maker and 0.080% taker at the entry tier
• Free ACH deposits and withdrawals
• Basic Trading with a fixed 1.8% spread on most crypto
• Staking with published commissions, such as 15% on ETH

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Entry taker fee of 0.40% is one-third of Gemini's 1.20%
• Strength: Free ACH in both directions
• Strength: Fee schedule lists every tier and spread in one page
• Weakness: Basic Trading carries a 1.8% fixed spread plus up to 0.5% in volatile markets
• Weakness: Card purchases through Instant Purchase cost 4%
• Weakness: Bitstamp has announced fee schedule changes taking effect on November 24, 2026

Key facts

• Entry fees: 0.30% maker, 0.40% taker
• Basic Trading spread: 1.8% on most crypto
• ACH: Free deposits and withdrawals
• Card purchase: 4%
• ETH staking commission: 15%

Where it ranks

Bitstamp is No. 6 in our Best Crypto Exchanges verdict.