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Choosing between Bitstamp and CIMB Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Bitstamp is headquartered in Luxembourg, while CIMB Securities operates from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. CIMB Securities has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to Bitstamp which was founded in 2011. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Bitstamp
CIMB Securities
Bitstamp (3.3/5) and CIMB Securities (3.3/5) are closely matched. CIMB Securities has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Bitstamp
3.3 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
CIMB Securities
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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Lower feesBitstamp holds licences from FCA, SEC. CIMB Securities is regulated by MAS, SC.
Bitstamp additionally covers Crypto. CIMB Securities adds Stocks, Etf, Indices, Forex.
On spreads, CIMB Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Bitstamp.
Bitstamp supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. CIMB Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iTrade. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Bitstamp requires no minimum deposit, while CIMB Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes Bitstamp accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Bitstamp at 3.30/5 and CIMB Securities at 3.29/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Bitstamp leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Bitstamp (3.3/5) and CIMB Securities (3.3/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Bitstamp offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while CIMB Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Bitstamp requires a minimum deposit of $0. CIMB Securities requires $0.
Bitstamp is regulated by FCA, SEC, while CIMB Securities holds licences from SC, MAS.
Bitstamp supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. CIMB Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iTrade.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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