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Data refreshed 6 Nov 2026 · Compiled by Charlie Williams
Trust score 8 / 10 · Trust rank #28 · Founded 2016
Bitbank is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that provides a secure and user-friendly environment for trading digital assets. It offers competitive trading fees and supports a variety of cryptocurrencies, making it suitable for…
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Trust score 9 / 10 · Trust rank #7 · Founded 2011
Bitstamp is a well-established cryptocurrency exchange known for its user-friendly interface and robust security measures. It provides a range of trading options with competitive fees, making it suitable for both beginners and…
Read the Bitstamp reviewBitbank and Bitstamp are both centralized exchanges. Bitbank (founded 2016, headquartered in Japan) ranks #28 on our trust rank, reports $32.6M in 24-hour trading volume and lists 43 coins across 43 trading pairs. Bitstamp (founded 2011, headquartered in Luxembourg) ranks #7 on our trust rank, reports $395.9M in 24-hour trading volume and lists 95 coins across 192 trading pairs. The two overlap in 1 countries; Bitbank is available in 0 countries where Bitstamp is not, and Bitstamp in 242 where Bitbank is not.
Scored on 7 measurable dimensions where both exchanges have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.
| Criteria | Bitbank | Bitstamp |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #28 | #7 |
| 24h trading volume | $32.6M | $395.9M |
| Coins listed | 43 | 95 |
| Trading pairs | 43 | 192 |
| Founded | 2016 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Japan | Luxembourg |
| Exchange type | Centralized (CEX) | Centralized (CEX) |
| Countries available | 1 countries | 243 countries |
| Licences / registrations | Financial Services Agency (JFSA) - Japan | Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), MiCA licence - Luxembourg, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), cryptoasset registration - United Kingdom, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) - Singapore |
| Trading types | Spot | Spot |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that exchange — we never fill gaps with estimates.
Available at both (1): Japan.
Only Bitstamp (242): Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba and 217 more.
Availability reflects the countries each exchange declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the exchange's own site before signing up.
Bitstamp reports the higher 24-hour trading volume ($32.6M vs $395.9M), based on the latest market data in our catalogue.
Bitstamp lists more coins: 43 at Bitbank versus 95 at Bitstamp.
Bitstamp has the higher trust score (8 / 10 vs 9 / 10). The score reflects liquidity, scale of operations and cyber-security signals as tracked in our catalogue.
Bitstamp is the older of the two, founded in 2011; Bitbank was founded in 2016.
They overlap in 1 countries. Bitbank is additionally available in 0 countries () and Bitstamp in 242 countries (Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla and 236 more).
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