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Data refreshed 5 Nov 2026 · Compiled by Charlie Williams
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…
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Trust score 8 / 10 · Trust rank #27 · Founded 2017
Upbit is a cryptocurrency exchange known for its user-friendly interface and comprehensive range of digital assets. It provides you with access to a wide variety of cryptocurrencies and offers competitive trading fees.…
Read the Upbit reviewBitstamp and Upbit are both centralized exchanges. 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. Upbit (founded 2017, headquartered in South Korea) ranks #27 on our trust rank, reports $963.0M in 24-hour trading volume and lists 349 coins across 493 trading pairs. The two overlap in 1 countries; Bitstamp is available in 242 countries where Upbit is not, and Upbit in 0 where Bitstamp 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 | Bitstamp | Upbit |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 9 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #7 | #27 |
| 24h trading volume | $370.3M | $963.0M |
| Coins listed | 96 | 349 |
| Trading pairs | 186 | 493 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Luxembourg | South Korea |
| Exchange type | Centralized (CEX) | Centralized (CEX) |
| Countries available | 243 countries | 1 countries |
| Licences / registrations | Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), MiCA licence - Luxembourg, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), cryptoasset registration - United Kingdom, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) - Singapore | Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU), VASP registration - South Korea, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Thailand) - Thailand (through Upbit Exchange), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) - Singapore (through Upbit Singapore Pte. Ltd.) |
| 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): South Korea.
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.
Upbit reports the higher 24-hour trading volume ($370.3M vs $963.0M), based on the latest market data in our catalogue.
Upbit lists more coins: 96 at Bitstamp versus 349 at Upbit.
Bitstamp has the higher trust score (9 / 10 vs 8 / 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; Upbit was founded in 2017.
They overlap in 1 countries. Bitstamp is additionally available in 242 countries (Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla and 236 more) and Upbit in 0 countries ().
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