Robinhood Expands Global Crypto Reach with Bitstamp Acquisition

Highlights:

• Robinhood has finally sealed Bitstamp’s acquisition after months of initiating the $200 million deal.
• Both trading platforms will harmonize their experiences to boost users’ trading experiences.
• The sealed acquisition deal will aid Robinhood’s expansion into the EU and other Asian nations.

American crypto exchange Robinhood has completed the acquisition of Bitstamp, another trading platform based in Luxembourg. The acquisition deal was announced in a joint press release on June 2, sparking widespread reactions among crypto enthusiasts.

The press release stated:

“Robinhood has closed its acquisition of Bitstamp, a global cryptocurrency exchange. Bitstamp was founded in 2011 and has offices in Luxembourg, the UK, Slovenia, Singapore, and the US.”

Before closing the acquisition deal, Robinhood had initially indicated interest in expanding into Singapore. In February, Crypto2Community reported that the American exchange plans to expand into the Asian nation by the end of this year. According to the publication, Robinhood hopes to seal the acquisition deal around mid-2025 before pursuing the expansion.

Bitstamp is now part of @RobinhoodApp

Together, we’re combining 14 years of trusted crypto expertise with Robinhood’s global vision – expanding access and building the future of crypto, together.

More here 👇https://t.co/Po2NxE971C

— Bitstamp by Robinhood (@Bitstamp) June 2, 2025

Acquisition Implications

With the sealed deal, Robinhood has integrated Bitstamp’s globally scaled exchange on its platform. It has also brought Bitstamp’s retail and institutional traders across several regions of the world to continue trading on Robinhood. In its over ten years of offering crypto services, Bitstamp has secured over 50 active licenses, boosting Robinhood’s chances of expanding outside the US, especially in the European Union (EU) and Asia.

As a result of the acquisition, Robinhood will also mark its first entry into the institutional crypto market. “Bitstamp has been trusted for 14 years by institutions for its reliable trade execution, deep order books and industry-leading API connectivity and offerings like crypto-as-a-service, institutional lending, and staking,” the press release noted. Bitstamp’s success in the institutional crypto market means that Robinhood will enter the space with an active and highly trusted global customer base.

Overall, the acquisition implies that Bitstamp and Robinhood will harmonize their experiences to improve their offerings and services. Hence, both trading platforms’ customers should expect similar levels of trust and transparency from each of the exchanges.

Robinhood and Bitstamp’s Top Executives React to the Acquisition Deal

As expected, top executives from both trading platforms have shared their thoughts on how the acquisition would impact the exchanges’ operations. Johann Kerbrat, General Manager of Robinhood, praised Bitstamp’s resilience amid market uncertainties and regulatory constraints. He added that the acquisition marks a significant step for Robinhood as it seeks to expand its crypto business.

Kerbrat also reacted to the acquisition via a series of tweets on his verified handle. In one of the X posts, the General Manager noted that Robinhood’s broad retail presence and Bitstamp’s global institutional infrastructure will guarantee a 24/7 seamless experience with deep liquidity and expanded market access. In a follow-up tweet, he expressed eagerness to work with the Bitstamp team to deliver the next-generation crypto products for customers.

I’m thrilled to share that Robinhood has completed its acquisition of Bitstamp—a major milestone in growing Robinhood Crypto. This partnership brings a globally scaled crypto exchange to Robinhood with customers across the EU, UK, US and Asia.

— Johann Kerbrat (@JohannKerbrat) June 2, 2025

JB Graftieaux, Bitstamp’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), also spoke on the acquisition. According to the CEO, Bitstamp remains one of the oldest trading platforms, renowned for transparency and trust. The CEO added that the acquisition will significantly enhance users’ trading experiences.

In related news, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closed its investigations into Robinhood in February. According to a court filing, the US watchdog said it will no longer pursue any enforcement actions against the trading platform. Meanwhile, in March, Massachusetts regulators announced that they had opened investigations into Robinhood’s newly launched prediction markets.