Bitbuy vs Bitstamp

How Bitbuy vs Bitstamp compare on our ratings, exchange specs, funding, pros and cons.

Bitbuy4.0/5
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Feature
Ratings
Our score4.0/53.4/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Fees3.53.0
Security & trust4.53.5
Asset selection3.53.5
Ease of use4.03.5
Support4.03.5
Specs
MarketsSpot, OTCSpot, Futures, OTC
Maker feeNot disclosed0.3%
Taker feeNot disclosed0.4%
Coins listed45115
Fiat deposit methodsBank transferNot disclosed
KYC required YesNot disclosed
Accepts US customers No Yes
Proof of reservesNot disclosed Yes
Staking / earn Yes Yes
Mobile app Yes Yes
Licenses & registrationsOSC Marketplace & Restricted Dealer, CSA Marketplace & Restricted Dealer, CIRO Member Dealer, FINTRAC MSBNYDFS BitLicense, CSSF Luxembourg authorization, FCA UK authorization, MAS Singapore authorization, EU MiCA CASP authorization
Security featuresCold Storage, Custodial Insurance, CIPF Protection1:1 customer funds custody, Annual audits, Proof of reserves
Futures & perpetuals No Yes
Copy trading NoNot disclosed
P2P market NoNot disclosed
Earn / savings products Yes Yes
User protection fund YesNot disclosed
Referral program YesNot disclosed
Company
Founded20162011
HeadquartersCanadaLuxembourg
InvestorsNot disclosedRobinhood Markets, Pantera Capital
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Operates under CIRO member dealer status registered with the OSC and CSA
  • Cash balances covered up to $1M CAD per account by CIPF
  • Digital assets stored 1:1 in cold storage with insured custodians
  • Instant CAD deposits and withdrawals supported through Interac e-Transfer
  • Operating history dating to 2011
  • Robinhood ownership since June 2025
  • More than 50 licenses and registrations
  • EU-regulated perpetual futures launched in 2026
Cons
  • Services are restricted entirely to residents of Canada
  • Mandatory identity verification (KYC) required before any trading
  • No derivatives, perpetuals, or margin trading available
  • Custodial model exposes users to exchange counterparty risk
  • Card purchases carry a 4% fee
  • KYC and regional rules restrict account availability
  • 2015 hot-wallet hack stole fewer than 19,000 BTC
Best forCanadian retail crypto buyers, Canadian high-net-worth OTC traders, Businesses holding crypto balance sheetsEU perpetual futures traders, Institutional trading desks, High-volume spot traders

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