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Robinhood has finalized its $200M acquisition of Bitstamp.
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The deal brings Robinhood into the institutional crypto space.
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Bitstamp retains its brand as “Bitstamp by Robinhood.”
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Move expands Robinhood’s global reach and crypto services.
Bitstamp Joins the Robinhood Ecosystem
Robinhood has completed its $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp, a move that marks its first step into institutional crypto trading. The deal brings Bitstamp’s global operations and licenses under Robinhood, expanding access to EU, UK, U.S., and Asian markets.
Institutional Capabilities and Global Reach
Founded in 2011, Bitstamp is the world’s longest-running crypto exchange with 85+ listed assets and a reputation for regulatory compliance. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev called the acquisition a major step toward creating a 24/7 global financial trading platform.
Brand Retained, Teams Integrated
While Bitstamp will retain its brand identity, it will now operate as “Bitstamp by Robinhood.” The combined teams aim to deliver expanded product offerings with a continued focus on liquidity, compliance, and customer service.
Part of Larger Crypto Expansion Strategy
The acquisition comes amid a surge in crypto M&A activity. Robinhood is also acquiring WonderFi in Canada, and joins a wave of deals including Coinbase–Deribit and Kraken–NinjaTrader. Robinhood aims to offer a unified platform across crypto, equities, and tokenized assets.
