Bitstamp vs SimpleSwap

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

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Feature
Ratings
Our score3.4/54.1/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Fees3.03.0
Security & trust3.54.0
Asset selection3.55.0
Ease of use3.54.5
Support3.54.0
Specs
MarketsSpot, Futures, OTCSpot
Maker fee0.3%Not disclosed
Taker fee0.4%Not disclosed
Coins listed1152,800
Fiat deposit methodsNot disclosedCard
KYC requiredNot disclosed No
Accepts US customers YesNot disclosed
Proof of reserves YesNot disclosed
Staking / earn YesNot disclosed
Mobile app Yes Yes
Licenses & registrationsNYDFS BitLicense, CSSF Luxembourg authorization, FCA UK authorization, MAS Singapore authorization, EU MiCA CASP authorizationNot disclosed
Security features1:1 customer funds custody, Annual audits, Proof of reservesNon-custodial architecture, Direct wallet settlements
Futures & perpetuals Yes No
Copy tradingNot disclosed No
P2P marketNot disclosed No
Earn / savings products YesNot disclosed
Referral programNot disclosed Yes
Company
Founded20112018
HeadquartersLuxembourg—
InvestorsRobinhood Markets, Pantera CapitalNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Operating history dating to 2011
  • Robinhood ownership since June 2025
  • More than 50 licenses and registrations
  • EU-regulated perpetual futures launched in 2026
  • No account registration required for standard crypto-to-crypto swaps
  • Non-custodial model delivers converted assets directly to personal wallets
  • Extensive catalog covering more than 2,800 cryptocurrencies
  • Choice between fixed guaranteed rates and floating market rates
Cons
  • 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
  • Built-in exchange spreads can exceed traditional spot order-book trading fees
  • Transactions flagged by automated AML risk scoring trigger sudden KYC holds
  • No order books, limit orders, futures, or margin trading
  • Fiat purchases rely on third-party processors with separate fees and verification
Best forEU perpetual futures traders, Institutional trading desks, High-volume spot tradersRegistration-free crypto-to-crypto swaps, Non-custodial cross-chain transfers, Trading rare altcoins without CEX balances

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