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Bitstamp vs Kraken
Same kind of product, two profiles. Affiliate status is not how this page is ordered.
On the published entry rate this comparison sorts by, Bitstamp is lower (0.30% maker / 0.40% taker).
Bitstamp
Bitstamp, now branded Bitstamp by Robinhood, publishes a unified spot schedule valid from 9 July 2026. Under $10,000 of 30-day volume the standard pair fee is 0.30% maker and 0.40% taker. Stablecoin and FX pairs are cheaper. This is a different document from Robinhood Crypto's US fee PDF.
0.30% maker / 0.40% taker
Kraken
Kraken Pro uses a maker/taker schedule. From 9 July 2026 the tier is the better of 30-day spot volume or assets held on the platform. Instant Buy volume does not count toward that volume, and Instant Buy is a quoted price rather than the Pro schedule.
0.40% maker / 0.80% taker
Facts
| Fact | Bitstamp | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Entry spot fee | Under $10,000 of 30-day USD volume: 0.30% maker and 0.40% taker on standard pairs. Schedule valid from 9 July 2026. Verified 2026-10-18 | — |
| Stablecoin entry fee | FX and stablecoin pairs excluding USDT: 0.060% maker and 0.080% taker under $10,000. USDT pairs: 0.030% maker and 0.040% taker. Verified 2026-10-18 | — |
| Custody model | Custodial exchange. Crypto deposits and withdrawals are a separate section of the same fee schedule. Verified 2026-10-18 | Custodial while assets sit on Kraken. You can withdraw to an address you control; network fees still apply. Verified 2026-10-18 |
| US availability | The state list was not verified. Do not assume the Robinhood Crypto US license covers Bitstamp accounts. Unverified | — |
| Pro entry fee | — | Tier 1 is 0.40% maker and 0.80% taker from $0 of 30-day spot volume. Verified 2026-10-18 |
| How the tier is chosen | — | From 9 July 2026 the tier is the better of 30-day spot volume or assets on platform. Instant Buy volume is excluded. Verified 2026-10-18 |
| US state availability | — | Kraken serves many US customers, but the current state-by-state list was not verified on this date. Unverified |
Bitstamp sources
- Entry spot fee
Verified 2026-10-18
Under $10,000 of 30-day USD volume: 0.30% maker and 0.40% taker on standard pairs. Schedule valid from 9 July 2026.
- Stablecoin entry fee
Verified 2026-10-18
FX and stablecoin pairs excluding USDT: 0.060% maker and 0.080% taker under $10,000. USDT pairs: 0.030% maker and 0.040% taker.
- Custody model
Verified 2026-10-18
Custodial exchange. Crypto deposits and withdrawals are a separate section of the same fee schedule.
- US availability
Unverified
The state list was not verified. Do not assume the Robinhood Crypto US license covers Bitstamp accounts.
Kraken sources
- Pro entry fee
Verified 2026-10-18
Tier 1 is 0.40% maker and 0.80% taker from $0 of 30-day spot volume.
- How the tier is chosen
Verified 2026-10-18
From 9 July 2026 the tier is the better of 30-day spot volume or assets on platform. Instant Buy volume is excluded.
- Custody model
Verified 2026-10-18
Custodial while assets sit on Kraken. You can withdraw to an address you control; network fees still apply.
- US state availability
Unverified
Kraken serves many US customers, but the current state-by-state list was not verified on this date.
Order on this site follows published fees. An Affiliate tag does not change it.