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Bitstamp vs SushiSwap

Bitstamp logo

Bitstamp

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

The original crypto exchange since 2011

From
Free
Rated
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SushiSwap logo

SushiSwap

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Be a DeFi chef with Sushi

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bitstamp trading fees are higher than some competitors; SushiSwap sushiSwap routes a portion of every trading fee to SUSHI stakers rather than to liquidity providers alone; users who stake SUSHI receive xSUSHI, which entitles them to a share of protocol fees, per the vendor's own documentation.
  • They diverge on capability: Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, SushiSwap covers Token Swaps.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitstamp and SushiSwap actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitstamp and SushiSwap differ
AttributeBitstampSushiSwap
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb
Founded20112020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cryptocurrency & Blockchain).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bitstamp

  • Spot Trading
  • Staking
  • Instant Orders
  • API Trading
  • SEPA
  • SWIFT
  • Credit Card
  • Ios support

Only in SushiSwap

  • Token Swaps
  • Liquidity Mining
  • Kashi Lending
  • BentoBox
  • SUSHI Token
  • Multi-chain

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bitstamp

  • Exchangesnot SushiSwap
  • Tradingnot SushiSwap
  • Compliancenot SushiSwap

SushiSwap

  • Definot Bitstamp
  • Dexnot Bitstamp
  • Yield Farmingnot Bitstamp

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bitstamp

  • Trading fees are higher than some competitors
  • Limited selection of newer or smaller altcoins compared to larger exchanges
  • Customer service response times can be slow during high-volume periods

SushiSwap

  • SushiSwap routes a portion of every trading fee to SUSHI stakers rather than to liquidity providers alone; users who stake SUSHI receive xSUSHI, which entitles them to a share of protocol fees, per the vendor's own documentation.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bitstamp

Free
  • StandardFree
    • Spot trading
    • Staking
    • Instant orders

SushiSwap

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Token swaps
    • Yield farming
    • Lending

Which should you pick?

Choose Bitstamp if

  • You need spot trading.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want staking.

Choose SushiSwap if

  • You need token swaps.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want liquidity mining.

Questions people ask

Is Bitstamp or SushiSwap better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitstamp starts at Free and SushiSwap at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitstamp or SushiSwap?
Bitstamp starts at Free and SushiSwap at Free.
Does Bitstamp or SushiSwap run on more platforms?
Bitstamp runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. SushiSwap runs on Web.
Can I use Bitstamp for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Bitstamp best used for?
Bitstamp is most often used for exchanges, trading, compliance. Of those, exchanges and trading are not what SushiSwap is typically brought in for.
What can Bitstamp do that SushiSwap cannot?
Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, Staking, Instant Orders, API Trading. SushiSwap covers Token Swaps, Liquidity Mining, Kashi Lending, BentoBox. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bitstamp: When was Bitstamp founded?

Bitstamp was founded in August 2011 in Slovenia by Nejc Kodrič and Damjan Merlak.

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Bitstamp: Where is Bitstamp registered?

Bitstamp is registered in Luxembourg and was recognized by Luxembourg as a virtual currency exchange in 2016.

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Bitstamp: How many cryptocurrencies does Bitstamp list?

Bitstamp lists approximately 107 cryptocurrencies with close to 230 spot trading pairs including USD, EUR, GBP, and stablecoin base currencies.

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Bitstamp: Who owns Bitstamp?

Bitstamp is owned by Robinhood, which acquired the exchange to expand its cryptocurrency trading capabilities.

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Bitstamp: How many customers does Bitstamp have?

Bitstamp is trusted by more than 5 million customers worldwide.

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Bitstamp: How does Bitstamp store customer cryptocurrencies?

Bitstamp keeps most client crypto in cold storage for security and offers additional security features including 2FA and withdrawal-address whitelisting.

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