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Choosing between OANDA and Bitstamp depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. OANDA is headquartered in New York, USA, while Bitstamp operates from Luxembourg. OANDA has the longer track record, established in 1996, 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.
OANDA
Bitstamp
OANDA is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 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
OANDA
4.1 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Bitstamp
0.6 vs 0.5 pips
Regulation
OANDA
4 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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OANDA
Bitstamp
OANDA holds licences from FCA, CFTC, ASIC. Bitstamp is regulated by FCA, SEC.
OANDA additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Bitstamp adds Crypto.
On spreads, Bitstamp is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.5 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at OANDA.
OANDA supports MT4, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Bitstamp offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
OANDA requires no minimum deposit, while Bitstamp sets no minimum deposit. This makes OANDA accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores OANDA at 4.09/5 and Bitstamp at 3.30/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. OANDA leads overall with a clear advantage.
OANDA scores higher overall on our independent rating system. OANDA holds a 4.1/5 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.
OANDA offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Bitstamp starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
OANDA requires a minimum deposit of $0. Bitstamp requires $0.
OANDA is regulated by FCA, CFTC, ASIC, MAS, while Bitstamp holds licences from FCA, SEC.
OANDA supports MT4, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. 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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