Bitstamp by Robinhood provides a fully regulated cryptocurrency exchange that offers deep liquidity across 130+ assets with low maker/taker fees and sub‑millisecond order matching. The platform supports algorithmic trading through FIX, REST and WebSocket APIs and includes integrated staking and lending to earn yields on supported tokens. Security is ensured by offline cold‑storage of 95 % of assets and multi‑factor authentication, meeting FCA, MiFID‑II, MAS and NYDFS standards.
Funding
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Product
Problem
Retail and institutional participants often face fragmented access to cryptocurrency markets, with many platforms lacking regulatory oversight, deep liquidity, or integrated financial services such as staking and lending. This creates operational risk, higher transaction costs, and limited ability to execute algorithmic or high‑frequency strategies.
Solution
Bitstamp by Robinhood operates a fully regulated crypto exchange that combines institutional‑grade compliance with a user‑friendly interface for both individual traders and professional firms. The platform delivers deep order‑book liquidity across more than 130 assets, while offering low‑cost maker/taker pricing and fast settlement on multiple blockchain networks. Advanced trading capabilities—including FIX, HTTP, and WebSocket APIs, as well as a Pro mode with customizable order types—enable algorithmic and high‑frequency strategies. Integrated staking and lending products let users earn yields on supported tokens without leaving the exchange. All services are secured with offline cold‑storage of 95 % of assets, end‑to‑end encryption, and multi‑factor authentication, meeting standards set by FCA, MiFID‑II, MAS, and other regulators. A native mobile app provides both a basic “Buy‑Sell” experience and a professional “Pro” workflow, ensuring continuous market access. Compliance, liquidity, and a unified suite of financial tools together create a single gateway for regulated crypto participation.
Target Audience
The service targets retail cryptocurrency investors seeking a regulated, low‑fee trading experience and institutional clients—such as banks, asset managers, and fintech platforms—that require high liquidity, API access, and compliance guarantees.
Features
- Licensed under FCA (UK), MiFID‑II (EU), MAS (Singapore), and NYDFS (USA), providing cross‑jurisdictional regulatory coverage.
- Deep liquidity engine with sub‑millisecond order matching and maker/taker fees as low as 0.1 % for high‑volume traders.
- FIX, HTTP REST, and WebSocket v2 APIs delivering real‑time market data, order routing, and account management for algorithmic trading.
- Integrated crypto‑staking and crypto‑lending services that automatically allocate user balances to earn network‑validated yields.
- Mobile application offering dual modes: a streamlined “Basic” interface for casual buying/selling and a feature‑rich “Pro” UI with advanced order types and charting.
- Multi‑chain USDC support on seven networks (Ethereum, Solana, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Stellar) for faster, lower‑cost transfers.
- Institutional‑grade security: 95 % of assets stored offline, hardware security modules, PGP‑signed communications, and role‑based access controls.
- Real‑time compliance monitoring and KYC/AML verification pipelines integrated into onboarding and transaction flows.