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Choosing between SoFi Invest and Bitstamp depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. SoFi Invest is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, while Bitstamp operates from Luxembourg. Bitstamp has the longer track record, established in 2011, compared to SoFi Invest which was founded in 2012. 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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SoFi Invest (3.3/5) and Bitstamp (3.3/5) are closely matched. SoFi Invest has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
SoFi Invest
3.3 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
SoFi Invest
0 vs 0.5 pips
Regulation
Bitstamp
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Bitstamp
$1 vs $0
SoFi Invest
Bitstamp
SoFi Invest
Lower feesBitstamp
SoFi Invest holds licences from SEC. Bitstamp is regulated by FCA, SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. SoFi Invest additionally covers Stocks, Indices.
On spreads, SoFi Invest is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Bitstamp.
SoFi Invest supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Bitstamp offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
SoFi Invest requires a minimum deposit of $1, while Bitstamp sets no minimum deposit. This makes Bitstamp accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores SoFi Invest at 3.33/5 and Bitstamp at 3.30/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. SoFi Invest leads overall with a marginal advantage.
SoFi Invest (3.3/5) and Bitstamp (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.
SoFi Invest offers spreads from 0 pips, while Bitstamp starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
SoFi Invest requires a minimum deposit of $1. Bitstamp requires $0.
SoFi Invest is regulated by SEC, while Bitstamp holds licences from FCA, SEC.
SoFi Invest supports 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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