Bitstamp exchange review: a 0.40 percent taker fee and a MiCA licence from Luxembourg

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry a high degree of risk. Always conduct your own research.Bitstamp has belonged to Robinhood since June 2025 and has held a MiCA licence from Luxembourg since May 2025, which also applies in Germany. This profile covers order book fees, the more expensive ways to buy, SEPA costs, custody and what matters for tax.Bitstamp serves EU customers through a company based in Luxembourg.Add as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsBitstamp is a crypto exchange whose EU company is based in Luxembourg and which has belonged to US broker Robinhood since June 2025. In the order book, entry-level fees are 0.30 percent as a maker and 0.40 percent as a taker; a SEPA deposit is free and a SEPA withdrawal costs €3. Luxembourg's financial regulator CSSF granted Bitstamp Europe S.A. authorisation under the EU's MiCA regulation on May 15, 2025, which also applies in Germany. This profile explains who is behind the exchange, how fees differ depending on the way you trade, which services the MiCA licence covers and what investors in Germany should...