Bitstamp
Bitstamp is a cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011 and headquartered in Luxembourg. The business is one of the oldest and most established in the industry and is known for its reliability, security, and ease of use
The platform offers a range of trading tools and charting options, including limit orders, stop-loss orders, and other advanced trading features. Bitstamp is also known for its low fees, with trading fees starting at just 0.5% for both makers and takers. The exchange offers a range of deposit and withdrawal options, including bank transfers, credit cards, and various other payment methods.
The exchange has implemented measures to protect user funds and personal information, including two-factor authentication (2FA), SSL encryption, and cold storage of funds.
The platform offers many cryptocurrency trading pairs, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, and more. Bitstamp also provides a range of trading options, including spot trading, margin trading, and trading on its institutional-grade exchange, Bitstamp Pro.
Bitstamp is also known for its fast and reliable trading engine, which can process up to 1,250,000 orders per second. This makes the platform ideal for traders who require fast execution times and minimal latency.
The exchange has obtained licenses and regulatory approvals from multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, the European Union, and Japan. This makes Bitstamp one of the world's most trusted and compliant cryptocurrency exchanges.
In 2015, the platform suffered a hack that resulted in the loss of over 19,000 Bitcoin, worth approximately $5 million at the time. Bitstamp responded quickly to the hack and reimbursed affected users, but the incident highlighted the need for more robust security measures in the cryptocurrency industry.