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An currency exchange which operates a BTC/USD market with support for various currencies for deposit and withdrawal.
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A "Big Four" bitcoin exchange<ref>https://www.coindesk.com/price/ Coindesk BPI</ref> in the world, which operates a BTC/USD market with support for various currencies for deposit and withdrawal.
  
 
==Trading==
 
==Trading==
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===BTC===
 
===BTC===
There are no fees incurred when when transferring bitcoins for deposit. Funds are available once confirmed (3 confirms), a process that can take roughly 30minutes.  A Bitstamp [[Redeemable code]] (coupon) denominated in BTC or BTC and USD can be deposited.  The bitcoins using these coupons are instantly credited.
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There are no fees incurred when transferring bitcoins for deposit. Funds are available once confirmed (3 confirms), a process that can take roughly 30 minutes.
  
 
===EUR===
 
===EUR===
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===GBP===
 
===GBP===
 
Exchange accepts wire transfers in GBP, then converts them to USD and credits them to online account.<br/>
 
Exchange accepts wire transfers in GBP, then converts them to USD and credits them to online account.<br/>
Charging 0.1% deposit fee(minimum fee = $15)
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Charging 0.1% deposit fee (minimum fee: $15).
  
 
===USD===
 
===USD===
Exchange accepts international wire transfers in USD, charging 0.1% deposit fee(minimum fee = $15)<br/>
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Exchange accepts international wire transfers in USD, charging 0.1% deposit fee (minimum fee: $15).
Exchange accepts a Bitstamp redeemable code (coupon) in USD denomination or combination of USD and BTC<br/>
 
Exchange supports transfers between Dwolla, MtGox, Cash Bank Deposits, BTC-E and VirWox via '''Bitinstant'''.
 
  
 
===CHF===
 
===CHF===
 
Exchange accepts wire transfers in CHF, then converts them to USD and credits them to online account.<br/>
 
Exchange accepts wire transfers in CHF, then converts them to USD and credits them to online account.<br/>
Charging 0.1% deposit fee(minimum fee = $15)
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Charging 0.1% deposit fee (minimum fee: $15).
  
 
==Withdrawing funds==
 
==Withdrawing funds==
 
===BTC===
 
Bitcoins may be withdrawn at no charge.  Withdrawals can be sent to a bitcoin address or they can be made using a [[Redeemable code]] (coupon).
 
  
 
===EUR===
 
===EUR===
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==Fees==
 
==Fees==
 
Bitstamp charges a trading fee from each party of successful trades made through the market. The amount of the fee will vary based on a 30 day trading history.  The rate for new accounts and those with the lowest volume is 0.5%.  Refer to the [https://www.bitstamp.net/fee_schedule fee schedule] to determine discount levels.  The fee that was charged appears in the account history next to each trade.
 
Bitstamp charges a trading fee from each party of successful trades made through the market. The amount of the fee will vary based on a 30 day trading history.  The rate for new accounts and those with the lowest volume is 0.5%.  Refer to the [https://www.bitstamp.net/fee_schedule fee schedule] to determine discount levels.  The fee that was charged appears in the account history next to each trade.
 
==Internal transfers==
 
Bitstamp allows internal transfer of funds to other users using Bitstamp codes. One party withdraws funds by creating a code and then sending (in a secure manner) the code to a trusted user who then redeems that code by using deposit Bitstamp code option.  The code denominations can be in BTCs, USDs, or combination of those two.
 
 
==Instant transfers via other services==
 
'''BitInstant'''
 
*Dwolla
 
*Liberty Reserve
 
*MtGox
 
*Cash Bank Deposits
 
*BTC-E
 
*VirWox
 
  
 
==Localization==
 
==Localization==
Bitstamp is localizing website with online collaborative online translating tool. Feel free to join and help with translation to your native language.
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Bitstamp is localizing its website with an online collaborative online translating tool. Feel free to join and help with translation to your native language.
  
Link: http://crowdin.net/project/bitstamp  
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Link: https://crowdin.net/project/bitstamp
  
 
==Account Security==
 
==Account Security==
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API is available https://www.bitstamp.net/api/
 
API is available https://www.bitstamp.net/api/
  
==Data Services==
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==History==
  
===Linux===
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The exchange was announced on August 22, 2011<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=38711.0 www.BITSTAMP.net Bitcoin exchange site for USD/BTC]</ref>.  Bitstamp.net is owned and operated by Bitstamp Ltd and based in United Kingdom.
* [https://github.com/3M3RY/tulpenmanie tulpenmanie] graphical trading platform
 
 
 
==History==
 
  
The exchange was announced on August 22, 2011<ref>[http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=38711.0 www.BITSTAMP.net Bitcoin exchange site for USD/BTC]</ref>.  Bitstamp.net is owned by Bitstamp d.o.o. and based in Slovenia.
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On May 12, 2012 the exchange began offering volume discounts for trading fees<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=81519.0 Bitstamp introduces volume discount program]</ref>.
  
On May 12, 2012 the exchange began offering volume discounts for trading fees<ref>[http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=81519.0 Bitstamp introduces volume discount program]</ref>.
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Bitstamp is one of the four exchanges that determine [https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/CoinDesk#CoinDesk_Bitcoin_Price_Index CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index] BPI.
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
  
* [[Buying bitcoins]]
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* [[Trading bitcoins]]
* [[Selling bitcoins]]
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* [[Full Reserve Banking]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
  
* [http://www.bitstamp.net Bitstamp] web site
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* [https://www.bitstamp.net/ Bitstamp] web site
* [http://twitter.com/#!/BitStamp @Bitstamp] Twitter
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* [https://twitter.com/BitStamp @Bitstamp] Twitter
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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[[Category:Exchanges]]
 
[[Category:Exchanges]]
 
[[Category:EWallets]]
 
[[Category:EWallets]]
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[[ru:Bitstamp]]
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Latest revision as of 13:08, 27 January 2018

A "Big Four" bitcoin exchange[1] in the world, which operates a BTC/USD market with support for various currencies for deposit and withdrawal.

Trading

  • Buying/selling

A buy/sell order is executed partially or in full when the price bid can be matched against a sell/buy order that is at or below the bid amount.

Adding funds

BTC

There are no fees incurred when transferring bitcoins for deposit. Funds are available once confirmed (3 confirms), a process that can take roughly 30 minutes.

EUR

Exchange accepts EUR deposits via SEPA transfers, then converts them to USD and credits them to online account. No deposit fees!

GBP

Exchange accepts wire transfers in GBP, then converts them to USD and credits them to online account.
Charging 0.1% deposit fee (minimum fee: $15).

USD

Exchange accepts international wire transfers in USD, charging 0.1% deposit fee (minimum fee: $15).

CHF

Exchange accepts wire transfers in CHF, then converts them to USD and credits them to online account.
Charging 0.1% deposit fee (minimum fee: $15).

Withdrawing funds

EUR

SEPA withdrawals are charged with fixed 0.90€ fee once your funds are converted to EUR. Minimum amount for SEPA withdrawal is $10,00.

GBP

GBP wire deposits and withdrawals in GBP are supported.

USD

International wire withdrawals in USD will be charged with 0.09% fee, minimum fee is $15,00. Minimum amount for international withdrawal is $50,00.

CHF

International wire withdrawals in CHF will be charged with 0.09% fee, minimum fee is $15,00. Minimum amount for international withdrawal is $50,00.

Fees

Bitstamp charges a trading fee from each party of successful trades made through the market. The amount of the fee will vary based on a 30 day trading history. The rate for new accounts and those with the lowest volume is 0.5%. Refer to the fee schedule to determine discount levels. The fee that was charged appears in the account history next to each trade.

Localization

Bitstamp is localizing its website with an online collaborative online translating tool. Feel free to join and help with translation to your native language.

Link: https://crowdin.net/project/bitstamp

Account Security

Access to an account may be protected with the optional Google Authenticator utility.

Language Support

The site has support for various languages:

  • English
  • Dutch
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Slovenian
  • Finnish
  • Czech
  • Russian

API

API is available https://www.bitstamp.net/api/

History

The exchange was announced on August 22, 2011[2]. Bitstamp.net is owned and operated by Bitstamp Ltd and based in United Kingdom.

On May 12, 2012 the exchange began offering volume discounts for trading fees[3].

Bitstamp is one of the four exchanges that determine CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index BPI.

See Also

External Links

References