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Choosing between Stash and Bitstamp depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Stash is headquartered in New York, USA, while Bitstamp operates from Luxembourg. Bitstamp has the longer track record, established in 2011, compared to Stash which was founded in 2015. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Stash
Bitstamp
Stash (3.3/5) and Bitstamp (3.3/5) are closely matched. Stash has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Stash
3.3 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Stash
0 vs 0.5 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
Stash
WinnerBitstamp
Stash
Lower feesBitstamp
Stash holds licences from SEC, FINRA. Bitstamp is regulated by FCA, SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Stash additionally covers Stocks, Etf.
On spreads, Stash is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Bitstamp.
Stash supports Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Bitstamp offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web.
Stash requires no minimum deposit, while Bitstamp sets no minimum deposit. This makes Stash accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Stash at 3.32/5 and Bitstamp at 3.30/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Stash leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Stash (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.
Stash offers spreads from 0 pips, while Bitstamp starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Stash requires a minimum deposit of $0. Bitstamp requires $0.
Stash is regulated by SEC, FINRA, while Bitstamp holds licences from FCA, SEC.
Stash supports Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. 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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