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Bitstamp by Robinhood operates as a global cryptocurrency exchange providing retail and institutional trading services, with offices across Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Slovenia, Singapore, and the United States. The platform facilitates digital asset transactions with deep order books, API connectivity, and crypto-as-a-service offerings, supported by a regulatory footprint of over 50 active licenses globally. The exchange generates revenue through trading fees, lending, and staking, serving hedge funds, fintech firms, and investment advisors across nearly 30 countries within the European Economic Area as well as various Asian markets. Robinhood, led in its crypto division by Johann Kerbrat, completed a $200 million acquisition of the exchange from previous backers NXMH and Ripple in June 2025. Currently managed by Chief Executive Officer JB Graftieaux, the organization was originally founded in 2011 by Nejc Kodrič and Damijan Merlak.
Bitstamp by Robinhood has raised $10.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Bitstamp by Robinhood.
Bitstamp by Robinhood was founded in 2011 by Nejc Kodric (Co-Founder & CEO).
Bitstamp by Robinhood has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Bitstamp by Robinhood is the rebranded global cryptocurrency exchange following Robinhood's acquisition of Bitstamp, a technology company specializing in crypto trading infrastructure for retail and institutional users.[1][2] Originally founded in 2011, it now operates under Robinhood, serving customers across the EU, UK, US, and Asia with over 50 active licenses, robust spot exchange products, deep order books, API connectivity, and services like institutional lending and staking.[1][3] It solves key problems in crypto accessibility, liquidity, and regulatory compliance by providing secure, reliable trading execution amid growing mainstream adoption, evidenced by partnerships like liquidity provision for BBVA's Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in Spain and treasury custody for House of Doge.[2][4]
Post-acquisition, Bitstamp enhances Robinhood's crypto offerings with global scale and institutional trust, driving expansion outside the US while maintaining high service standards.[1] Growth momentum includes Robinhood's 106% year-over-year platform asset increase to $298 billion by July 2025, 7% monthly growth, 160,000 new customers, and $6.4 billion net deposits, bolstered by Bitstamp's nine consecutive AA ratings in exchange benchmarks.[4][5]
Bitstamp was founded in 2011 as one of the world's longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges, establishing offices in Luxembourg, the UK, Slovenia, Singapore, and the US.[1][3] It built a reputation over 14 years for resilience through market cycles, earning trust from retail and institutional clients via reliable execution and regulatory compliance, including over 50 global licenses.[1]
Robinhood announced its $200 million acquisition in early 2025, closing the deal later that year, which integrated Bitstamp's team and operations to accelerate Robinhood Crypto's worldwide expansion and introduce institutional services.[1][3][6] This pivotal moment, advised by Latham & Watkins, marked Robinhood's strategic entry into global and institutional crypto, fostering cross-continental collaboration.[1][3] Early post-acquisition traction includes 2025 partnerships with BBVA for EU retail trading and House of Doge for treasury custody.[2][4]
Bitstamp by Robinhood rides the wave of crypto mainstreaming and regulatory clarity, such as EU's MiCA framework, which strengthens consumer protection and enables banks like BBVA to integrate crypto trading.[2] Timing aligns with 2025's crypto momentum—Robinhood's 214% stock surge, 59% revenue growth, and tokenized asset trends—positioning it to capitalize on rising institutional adoption and retail demand amid market cycles.[1][4][5]
Market forces like tokenized real-world assets and Layer 2 blockchains (e.g., Robinhood Chain on Arbitrum) favor its infrastructure, influencing the ecosystem by onboarding traditional finance, expanding Dogecoin utility via partnerships, and driving transparency in trading.[4][5][7] It accelerates non-US growth for platforms like Robinhood, fostering innovation in a $104 billion market cap environment.[1][4]
Bitstamp by Robinhood is poised for accelerated growth through 2026, with expansions in advanced trading tools, tokenized assets via Robinhood Chain, and deeper institutional partnerships amid crypto's onchain finance shift.[5] Trends like regulatory harmonization, bank-crypto integrations, and prediction markets will shape its path, potentially evolving its influence from exchange to foundational infrastructure for global digital assets.[2][4][5]
This builds on its post-acquisition resilience, turning a trusted 2011-founded exchange into Robinhood's global crypto powerhouse, ready to redefine accessible, secure trading.[1]
Key people at Bitstamp by Robinhood.
Bitstamp by Robinhood has raised $10.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Series U in March 2014.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2014 | $10M Series U | — | Pantera Capital | Announced |
Bitstamp by Robinhood was founded in 2011 by Nejc Kodric (Co-Founder & CEO).
Bitstamp by Robinhood has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Bitstamp by Robinhood's investors include Pantera Capital.