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Bitstamp
US-AVAILABLE
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Is Bitstamp available in the US?
Yes — Bitstamp is licensed for US customers (US state money-transmitter licenses; one of the oldest exchanges (2011)). It is one of the exchanges we can legally reference and monetize for a US audience. Availability can vary by state, so confirm your state before signing up.
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Affiliate / referral program
Bitstamp Referral / Affiliate
Referral rewards for new users; affiliate revenue-share on referred activity
Bitstamp at a glance
| Status | us licensed |
|---|---|
| Regulator / license | US state money-transmitter licenses; one of the oldest exchanges (2011) |
| Markets | US, International |
| Supported countries | US + ~50 countries |
| Affiliate program | Bitstamp Referral / Affiliate |
| Affiliate commission | Referral rewards; affiliate revenue-share per program |
Fees
| Trading | Maker 0.30% / Taker 0.40% at lowest volume band (drops with volume) |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal | Network fee only |
| Deposit | Free |
| Notes | Higher base fees than some, but a very conservative, long-standing platform. |
What a $1,000 trade actually costs
At 0.40% taker rate, a $1,000 trade costs roughly $4. Lowest-volume-band taker fee on a $1,000 trade; drops with volume. Estimate your own monthly cost with our fee estimator.
Ratings breakdown
| Overall | 4.3 |
|---|---|
| Usability | 4.4 |
| Fees | 3.6 |
| Security | 4.7 |
| Support | 4.1 |
Strengths
- One of the oldest, most conservative exchanges (since 2011)
- Clean, beginner-friendly interface
- Strong security and regulatory posture
- Broad US availability
Weaknesses
- Higher base fees than Coinbase/Kraken at entry tier
- Smaller altcoin selection
- Fewer flashy rewards