James Richardson
Robinhood has officially acquired Bitstamp in a landmark $200 million deal, marking a bold step in its mission to become a global crypto powerhouse beyond U.S. borders.
The acquisition, which was first announced in June 2024, has now been completed as planned in the first half of 2025, following the required regulatory clearances and closing procedures.
Founded in 2011, Bitstamp is the world’s oldest active cryptocurrency exchange, with a footprint in Europe, the UK, the U.S., and Asia. Known for its deep liquidity, secure infrastructure, and institutional-grade services, Bitstamp supports over 85 tradable digital assets and holds more than 50 regulatory licenses worldwide.
By acquiring Bitstamp, Robinhood instantly expands its crypto operations internationally and gains institutional exposure for the very first time โ a move that significantly widens its customer base and product offering.
โBitstamp is now part of Robinhood, adding a globally-scaled crypto exchange and our first-ever institutional crypto business,โ said Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev in a post on X.
A New Era of 24/7, Deep-Liquidity Crypto Trading
Robinhood Crypto General Manager Johann Kerbrat called the acquisition a โpivotal milestoneโ in Robinhood’s broader crypto roadmap.
โCombining our extensive retail presence with Bitstampโs institutional infrastructure will deliver a seamless 24/7 trading experience that offers greater liquidity and broader market access,โ Kerbrat shared.
The acquisition also incorporates Bitstampโs advanced offerings โ including staking, API access, and crypto lending โ into the Robinhood ecosystem, further strengthening its competitive edge.
โBitstamp by Robinhoodโ: Branding and Team Integration
While Bitstamp will retain its own brand identity, it will now be known as “Bitstamp by Robinhood”. Its team will fully integrate with Robinhoodโs to enhance innovation and product synergy.
โBitstamp has earned a global reputation for trust and transparency,โ said Bitstamp CEO JB Graftieaux. โJoining forces with Robinhood allows us to maintain our commitment to security and compliance while providing users with an upgraded experience.โ
Barclays Capital Inc. served as Robinhoodโs exclusive financial advisor, while Galaxy Digital Partners LLC advised Bitstamp throughout the transaction.
Crypto M&A Accelerates in 2025
This move is part of a wider wave of consolidation sweeping through the digital asset industry. With crypto revenues growing as a core part of Robinhoodโs business, the company is aggressively building a multi-asset financial platform that spans stocks, crypto, stablecoins, tokenized assets, and even prediction markets.
Just last month, Robinhood announced its $179 million acquisition of WonderFi, a Canadian crypto firm backed by Kevin O’Leary, to further its expansion into North America.
The crypto space is witnessing record M&A activity in 2025, driven by friendlier U.S. regulations, market maturity, and infrastructure scaling. Notable deals include:
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Coinbaseโs $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit
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Krakenโs $1.5 billion buyout of NinjaTrader
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Rippleโs $1.25 billion purchase of Hidden Road
