BitstampBitstamp offers Ethereum (ETH) staking for a limited number of users, since April 2021. Staking allows users to use ETH to earn more crypto by locking assets on the Ethereum blockchain for a period of time.
The platform allows users to deposit funds through SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transfers, which are available in thirty-six countries, as well Instant SEPA; International Wire Transfers; ACH (Automated Clearing House) payments, which are available to US residents; and credit/debit card.
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Bitstamp is a cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in London, England that was founded by Nejc Kodrič and Damijan Marlak in 2011. Bitstamp also has offices in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg and New York City, New York.
Bitstamp is the world’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchange, continuously supporting the crypto economy since 2011. With a proven track record and mature approach to the industry, Bitstamp provides a secure and transparent trading venue to over four million individuals and enables a range of institutional partners to enter crypto markets through their time-proven infrastructure. Whether it’s through their intuitive web and mobile apps or arsenal of industry-leading APIs, Bitstamp is where crypto enters the world of finance.
The Bitstamp platform supports the conversion of multiple currencies (both fiat and cryptocurrencies) including USD, EUR, Ripple, Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum. Bitstamp provides secure and transparent instant fiat and cryptocurrency trading accessible by users through their web browser and mobile applications available for IOS and Android. The platform allows users to deposit funds through SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transfer, international wire transfer, and credit card.
The Bitstamp platform supports the conversion of multiple currencies (both fiat and cryptocurrencies) including USD, EUR, GBP, Ripple, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and 20+ others.
The platform allows users to deposit funds through SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transfer, International Wire Transfer, ACH (Automated Clearing House) and credit/debit card.
There are several deposit methods for funding the Bitstamp account. Both crypto and fiat.
Users can deposit funds to their accounts using different deposit options, such as SEPA transfer, which is available for 36 European countries, ACH deposits available for residents of the US, International Wire Transfer, credit/debit card.
Card purchases are available for all EU member states, as well for US states. List of other supported countries can be found here. Bank deposit and withdrawals are available only for personal bank accounts.
Users may also deposit cryptocurrencies under Deposit page, while withdrawals are available under Withdrawal page.
Bitstamp offers Ethereum (ETH) staking since April 2021, for limited number of users.
Staking allows users to use ETH to earn more crypto, by locking assets on the Ethereum blockchain for a period of time.
Additional information regarding ETH staking can be found here.
API (application programming interface) allows its customers to access and control their accounts, using custom written software. Available APIs:
Updated fee schedule can be found here.
Bitstamp launched new referral program. Users are able to invite new people to join Bitstamp, using referral link available on their accounts. Both user and new user receive $20 reward.
You can learn more about referral program here.
Bitstamp was rated as one of the leading exchanges according to CryptoCompare Exchange Benchmark Report February 2021, as the AA graded exchange.