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Data refreshed 5 Nov 2026 · Compiled by Charlie Williams
Trust score 8 / 10 · Trust rank #31 · Founded 2014
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange that provides a user-friendly platform for trading a variety of digital currencies. It is known for its secure and efficient services, catering to both beginners and experienced…
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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 reviewBitso and Bitstamp are both centralized exchanges. Bitso (founded 2014, headquartered in Gibraltar) ranks #31 on our trust rank, reports $24.3M in 24-hour trading volume and lists 29 coins across 45 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 4 countries; Bitso is available in 0 countries where Bitstamp is not, and Bitstamp in 239 where Bitso 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 | Bitso | Bitstamp |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #31 | #7 |
| 24h trading volume | $24.3M | $370.3M |
| Coins listed | 29 | 96 |
| Trading pairs | 45 | 186 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Gibraltar | Luxembourg |
| Exchange type | Centralized (CEX) | Centralized (CEX) |
| Countries available | 4 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 |
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 (4): Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico.
Only Bitstamp (239): Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina and 214 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 ($24.3M vs $370.3M), based on the latest market data in our catalogue.
Bitstamp lists more coins: 29 at Bitso versus 96 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; Bitso was founded in 2014.
They overlap in 4 countries. Bitso is additionally available in 0 countries () and Bitstamp in 239 countries (Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla and 233 more).
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