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Choosing between EasyMarkets and Bitstamp depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. EasyMarkets is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Bitstamp operates from Luxembourg. EasyMarkets has the longer track record, established in 2001, 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.
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EasyMarkets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Bitstamp offers lower spreads (0.5 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
EasyMarkets
3.6 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Bitstamp
0.7 vs 0.5 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Bitstamp
$25 vs $0
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EasyMarkets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. Bitstamp is regulated by FCA, SEC.
EasyMarkets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices, Commodities. Bitstamp adds Crypto.
On spreads, Bitstamp is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.5 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at EasyMarkets.
EasyMarkets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Bitstamp offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
EasyMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $25, while Bitstamp sets no minimum deposit. This makes Bitstamp accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores EasyMarkets at 3.61/5 and Bitstamp at 3.30/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. EasyMarkets leads overall with a clear advantage.
EasyMarkets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. EasyMarkets holds a 3.6/5 rating vs Bitstamp's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
EasyMarkets offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while Bitstamp starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
EasyMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $25. Bitstamp requires $0.
EasyMarkets is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, while Bitstamp holds licences from FCA, SEC.
EasyMarkets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Bitstamp supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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