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Data refreshed 5 Nov 2026 · Compiled by Charlie Williams
Trust score 10 / 10 · Trust rank #5 · Founded 2018
Bitget is a cryptocurrency exchange that offers a user-friendly platform for trading a variety of digital assets. It provides competitive trading fees and advanced security features, making it suitable for both novice…
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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 reviewBitget and Bitstamp are both centralized exchanges. Bitget (founded 2018, headquartered in Seychelles) ranks #5 on our trust rank, reports $1.17B in 24-hour trading volume and lists 859 coins across 924 trading pairs. Bitstamp (founded 2011, headquartered in Luxembourg) ranks #7 on our trust rank, reports $370.3M in 24-hour trading volume and lists 96 coins across 186 trading pairs. The two overlap in 16 countries; Bitget is available in 0 countries where Bitstamp is not, and Bitstamp in 227 where Bitget is not.
Scored on 6 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 | Bitget | Bitstamp |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 10 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #5 | #7 |
| 24h trading volume | $1.17B | $370.3M |
| Coins listed | 859 | 96 |
| Trading pairs | 924 | 186 |
| Founded | 2018 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Seychelles | Luxembourg |
| Exchange type | Centralized (CEX) | Centralized (CEX) |
| Countries available | 16 countries | 243 countries |
| Licences / registrations | Not verified | 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 | Derivatives, Spot | Spot |
| Best-for use cases | Beginner-Friendly, Copy Trading, High Liquidity, Low-Fee, Margin trading, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) | — |
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 (16): Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
Only Bitstamp (227): Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina and 202 more.
Availability reflects the countries each exchange declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the exchange's own site before signing up.
Bitget reports the higher 24-hour trading volume ($1.17B vs $370.3M), based on the latest market data in our catalogue.
Bitget lists more coins: 859 at Bitget versus 96 at Bitstamp.
Bitget has the higher trust score (10 / 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; Bitget was founded in 2018.
They overlap in 16 countries. Bitget is additionally available in 0 countries () and Bitstamp in 227 countries (Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla and 221 more).
Risk warning: cryptoassets are highly volatile and largely unregulated in many jurisdictions. You may lose the entire amount you deposit. Nothing on this page is financial advice; check availability and terms with the exchange before opening an account. Full risk disclosure.