Updated September 29, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Bitstamp vs HTX
Bitstamp
Higher score in this comparison
HTX
Where Bitstamp and HTX differ
| Compare | BitstampReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | HTXReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Taker fee | 0.4% | 0.2%Lower |
| Coins listed | 98 | 700Higher |
| Regulators | MiCA CASP authorisation (EU), Payment institution (PI) authorisation (EU), MiFID authorisation (EU), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) MLR registration, New York State Department of Financial Services (BitLicense), FinCEN Money Services Business (MSB) registration, Monetary Authority of Singapore Major Payment Institution licence, Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) | Australia (VASP registration) |
| Fiat deposit methods | Card, ACH, Apple pay, BankCovers more | Card |
| Maker fee | 0.3% | 0.2%Lower |
| Derivatives | No | YesHas it |
| Withdrawal fee | 0.09% international wire transfer (minimum 15.00 USD/EUR); BTC free or 0.1% via BitGo Instant | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Proof of reserves (Yes), Exchange type (Cex).
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Key differences
- Bitstamp scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only Bitstamp offers MiCA CASP authorisation (EU), Payment institution (PI) authorisation (EU), MiFID authorisation (EU).
- Regulators: only HTX offers Australia (VASP registration).
- Founded is lower at Bitstamp: 2011 vs 2013.
- Bitstamp is licensed in 3 more countries.
- Taker fee is lower at HTX: 0.2% vs 0.4%.
- Maker fee is lower at HTX: 0.2% vs 0.3%.
- Coins listed is higher at HTX: 700 vs 98.
- Fiat deposit methods: only Bitstamp offers ACH, Apple pay, Bank.
- Derivatives: only HTX.
Our verdict on each
Bitstamp
Bitstamp suits crypto buyers who prefer a custodial exchange with proof of reserves, several fiat deposit routes and regulation in the EU, UK, US and Singapore. The trade-off is cost: a taker fee of 0.4% sits above the buy-crypto median of 0.25%, so frequent traders should weigh it.
HTX
HTX suits traders who want a long coin list and built-in derivatives rather than the tightest spread. With 700 coins listed and taker fees of 0.2%, it is a broad custodial exchange, but its taker fee ranking of 56 out of 118 shows where the cost edge sits.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bitstamp | HTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4The custodial account charges a taker fee of 0.4% and a maker fee of 0.3% on spot trading. | 8.7HigherTaker and maker fees both sit at 0.2%, and the cost part of the score is 4. |
| Offer | 9.2The exchange lists 98 coins, adds staking to its custodial features and funds accounts through card, ach and apple pay. | 9.2Listings reach 700 coins, derivatives are offered, and staking sits alongside the custodial account. |
| Trust | 9.7Higher | 9.1 |
Which one suits you
Pick Bitstamp if trust and fiat deposit methods matter most.
Pick HTX if cost, taker fee, coins listed, and maker fee matter most.
Side by side, item by item
| Fiat deposit methods | Bitstamp | HTX |
|---|---|---|
| Card | Yes | Yes |
| Bank | Yes | No |
| ACH | Yes | No |
| Apple pay | Yes | No |
What it costs in practice
Buy 1,000 of crypto and sell it again
Bitstamp
8
0.4% of 2,000
HTX
4
0.2% of 2,000
HTX comes out 4 lower in this example.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Availability and regulation
| Country | Bitstamp | HTX |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Not confirmed | |
| Luxembourg | Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) MiCA CASP 549300XIBGTJ0PLIEO72 | Not confirmed |
| Singapore | Not confirmed | |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed | |
| United States | Not confirmed |
Also worth a look
Kraken has coins listed at 728, against 98 for Bitstamp and 700 for HTX.
Kraken reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Bitstamp | HTX |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto exchanges | 76 of 297 | 109 of 297 |
| Where to buy crypto | 58 of 177 | 84 of 177 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bitstamp | HTX |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Custodial, Staking | Custodial, Staking |
| Legal entity | Bitstamp Europe S.A. | Huobi Global S.A. |
| Headquarters | Luxembourg | Seychelles |
| Founded | 2011Lower | 2013 |
| Support channels | Chat, Email, CommunityCovers more | Email, Community |
Crypto earn
| Fact | Bitstamp | HTX |
|---|---|---|
| Supported assets | Not confirmed | BTC, ETH, XRP |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bitstamp | HTX | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taker fee | 0.4%above the median | 0.2%above the median | 0.15% |
| Coins listed | 98above the median | 700highest quarter | 76 |
| Maker fee | 0.3%highest quarter | 0.2%above the median | 0.1% |
Median across 219 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Bitstamp
Pros
- Proof of reserves: yes, so listed holdings can be set against published balances.
- The regulatory record spans the EU, UK, US and Singapore: MiCA CASP authorisation (EU), Payment institution (PI) authorisation (EU) and MiFID authorisation (EU).
- Fiat deposits run through card, ach and apple pay, giving several funding routes.
Cons
- The taker fee of 0.4% is above the buy-crypto median of 0.25%.
- Derivatives: no.
- Support runs on chat, email and community only, with no phone line listed.
HTX
Pros
- A long list of 700 coins, well above the 62 median across the site.
- Derivatives are available, so spot and leveraged trading sit on the same account.
- Fees of 0.2% on taker trades and 0.2% on maker trades, level with the site median of 0.2%.
Cons
- Taker fees of 0.2% sit at the 0.2% site median and rank 56 out of 118, so the cost case is mid-table.
- Fiat deposits run on card only, with no bank transfer or SEPA in the listed deposit methods.
- Support runs on email and community only, with no live chat or phone line listed.
Who each suits
Bitstamp
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a range of fiat deposit routes, card, ach and apple pay.
- Traders who put regulated status and proof of reserves ahead of the lowest possible fee.
- Holders comfortable letting a custodial exchange hold the coins, one of the features in custodial and staking.
Who should look elsewhere
- ActivTrades, where a taker fee of 0% suits traders focused on cost alone.
- bunq, whose taker fees run 0.25% to 1.99% for a different fee band.
- Bitpanda, if a coin list of from 650 matters more than an exchange with staking.
HTX
Who it suits
- Traders who want a wide coin list and derivatives on a custodial account
- Readers comfortable with the regulatory setup, Australia (VASP registration), and a custodian based in Seychelles
- Staking users who want rewards alongside spot trading
Who should look elsewhere
- Not ActivTrades if trading cost comes first, since its taker fee is 0%
- Not bunq, whose taker fee runs 0.25% to 1.99%
- Not Bitpanda, which lists from 650 coins
Current offers
HTX
Current offer
Bonus
Sign up, trade, and earn up to $1,500: up to $1,500
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Bitstamp
What are Bitstamp's trading fees?+
On the standard custodial account, the taker fee is 0.4% and the maker fee is 0.3% on spot trading. That taker fee is above the buy-crypto median of 0.25%, so regular trading costs more here than at the cheaper end of the market.
How many coins are listed on Bitstamp?+
Bitstamp lists 98 coins, which sits above the buy-crypto median of 60 but well under the category maximum of 20,000. Buyers chasing long-tail tokens will find a shorter list than the largest venues on the comparison.
HTX
What are the trading fees on HTX?+
Trading fees are 0.2% for taker trades and 0.2% for maker trades on spot. The site median taker fee is 0.2%, so HTX sits near the middle of the market, and above the 0% at ActivTrades.
How many coins can I trade on HTX?+
HTX lists 700 coins, with BTC, ETH and XRP among the assets it promotes. That puts it well above the 62 median across the brands on the site and ranks it 17 out of 172 on listings.
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