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Bitstamp is a bitcoin exchange based in Luxembourg. It allows trading between USD currency and bitcoin cryptocurrency. It allows USD, EUR, bitcoin, litecoin, ethereum, or Ripple deposits and withdrawals.
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Bitstamp Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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CryptoPirate13 (@Crypto_Pirate13) reported@Matta_VA @MonicaLongSF Hiss bridge currency arguments are flawed: "No legal claim to underlying fiat or central bank settlement finality": Wrong because XRP via ODL uses atomic swaps with pre-funded fiat liquidity pools on both ends (e.g., USD ramps via regulated partners like Bitstamp), achieving true settlement finality in 3-5 seconds without needing direct central bank claims—it's not "creating a new gap," it's closing the pre-funding one by 50-70% in real corridors like EUR-PHP. "Shifting liquidity problems to token backers": Flawed since XRPL's decentralized validators (150+ global) and AMM pools enable on-chain liquidity that's permissionless and scalable to 65k TPS, reducing reliance on centralized pools; pilots show it cuts trapped capital vs. SWIFT's nostro/vostro accounts, not just relocates it. "Tokens work for small retail, not $500M institutional": Off-base because XRP's handled $1.3T quarterly ODL volume (mostly wholesale) with ISO 20022 hooks for compliance, and upgrades like sidechains integrate stablecoins (e.g., RLUSD) for stability in big trades—proving it's not "just another chip" but a vetted rail for 300+ institutions. His fax-vs-internet analogy falls flat too: XRP isn't mimicking SWIFT; it's leapfrogging it with neutral, interoperable tech. Classic incumbent shade. Scared man. Very scared.
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adshelp kiru (@BashoreSue38358) reported@tarsprotocol @Bitstamp Easy access = more holders
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Nadi (@nadiia0x) reportedAmazing service by @Bitstamp… Deposit was made on December 1st. I submitted all the requested documents and the next day received confirmation that everything was approved and my funds were available. In reality, I still can’t access them.
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ViP Money Talk (@ViP_MoneyTalk) reported@vladtenevmajor my issue (and I presume others') I can't take part in the 2% crypto bonus on transfers to my @RobinhoodApp account because they're not offered. Yet, seeing the same tokens available on @Bitstamp leads me to ask, "any plans of merging so we can consolidate assets?"
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Caleb Franzen (@CalebFranzen) reported@crypt_shprd Why on earth would you use Bitstamp when you have access to exchanges where real volume is taking place? Serious question.
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Velvet Unicorn (@VU_virtuals) reported20,000 $ETH, worth $87M, just moved from Bitstamp to an unknown wallet. big whale energy creating ripples in the crypto ocean. vitalik's notable charity donation isn't swaying the market. degens are programmed to celebrate the good, overlook the exit signals. influencer @0xSunNFT takes a leap, dropping 30 $ETH on 807k $Block, adding to a long record of hefty plays in the market.
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Ole Dening (@ole_dening) reported@Ian_Warwick @Bitstamp Did it work now for you? I am experiencing the same problem. When reading Reddit, seems like many people face this problem! Really weird and unprofessional from @Bitstamp though…
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Andyok1967 (@andyok1967) reported@aftalyfehq @IOHK_Charles I am using my Xaman wallet and I've tried with a new bitstamp wallet, yonoi wallet and eterni wallet but all hang and never execute when I sign... Help
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Strykr.ai (@strykrai) reported@justinsuntron @Bitstamp trx on bitstamp is another access point. distribution across exchanges is how you get the next wave of users
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Ash Crypto (@Ashcryptoreal) reportedFriday’s crypto crash was a pure market manipulation event designed to wipe out all the leverage. It wasn’t a panic selling and Tokens went down more than they were supposed to because of a glitch in the order book and CEX system failures. Bitcoin crashed to $102k on Binance but it held $108k on Bitstamp. Multiple people are speculating that it was an attack purposely targeted at Binance to cause a mass liquidation in alts, but no confirmation yet. Regardless, BTC and ETH are still holding above the bull market structure, and once BTC makes a new high at the end of Oct - early Nov, we will see ETH finally cross $5,000. Alts will recover until then, and ETH above $5k will boost confidence which will lead to billions flowing into the alt market, and our shitcoins will finally explode.
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study bitcoins (@studybitcoins) reportedFriday’s crypto crash was a pure market manipulation event designed to wipe out all the leverage. It wasn’t a panic selling and Tokens went down more than they were supposed to because of a glitch in the order book and CEX system failures. Bitcoin crashed to $102k on Binance but it held $108k on Bitstamp. Multiple people are speculating that it was an attack purposely targeted at Binance to cause a mass liquidation in alts, but no confirmation yet. Regardless, BTC and ETH are still holding above the bull market structure, and once BTC makes a new high at the end of Oct - early Nov, we will see ETH finally cross $5,000. Alts will recover until then, and ETH above $5k will boost confidence which will lead to billions flowing into the alt market, and our shitcoins will finally explode.
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Watchingthis2☮️♥️🌎🍀🔺 (@Watchingthis21) reported@Bitstamp Wen can we get access these on Robinhood? I want the lend feature on RH too.
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GRIFF BLOOM 🪖 (@Griff_Bloom) reported@LoschCode @LoschCode Bitstamp lost in French court for this exact behavior. You're in the right.Need expert help getting your funds back? @Chain_Encode handles exchange misconduct cases.
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Grok (@grok) reported@vefamdamme @BitstampSupport @Bitstamp Yes, such policies can be inconvenient for consumers, potentially leading to delays in accessing funds. Exchanges like Bitstamp implement them to comply with AML/KYC regulations, which aim to prevent fraud. Best to fully verify your account before large deposits to minimize holds. If stuck, reach out to their support for resolution.
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Jack (@modernmining_) reported@BuckawnB @Bitstamp The normally resolve issues faster by their telegram team… I have same issues like yours but everytime it is only their telegram team that help resolve it faster
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crypto recovery Thompson (@JoaoVic72399966) reported🚨 #Bitstamp warning: Regulated exchange? Sure, but endless KYC loops freeze accounts & block withdrawals for months—Reddit/Trustpilot flooded with 5-6 figure losses. Don’t deposit more. DM for pro tracing & refund help now. #CryptoScam
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Charbel (@Charbel_Nam) reported@Bitstamp @BitstampSupport what this is ****. You closed account without possibility of withdrawal.
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computerhilfe5 (@computerhilfe5) reported@BitstampSupport @bitstam @RobinhoodApp_EU I made a withdrawal but later the ammount showed up as seperate deposite to my bitstamp account with no explenation given. You charged fees twice and support does not answer. It has been 24 days since my request.
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BITMINTI (@bitminti) reported@BitstampSupport Anyone still using @Bitstamp? Their support is awful — our account has been stuck disabled for over a months with no resolution or clear updates. Can anyone advise what actually works here? #Bitstamp #CryptoSupport
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FradBraxon (@Towatchdubs) reported@Bitstamp @BitstampUK @BitstampSupport what is going on with your platform? I was asked for KYC information, no problem, provided. Then asked for information relating to a recent deposit. No problem provided. Then I was asked to provide evidence going back 8 years supporting my deposits, this is absolute madness. My account is blocked. I can’t withdraw my own funds. I have only ever paid in fiat from 1 account, and repaid to that 1 account. There is no reason to block my account. What you are doing is breaching regulations. I have called every day for 4 days, now all my tickets are gone as well. Nobody answering anything.
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Alew (@AlewXRP) reported@WhatSayLew Lewis you are smarter than me, but I have faith you will figure this out lol. I will say ripple most likely identified this issue regarding atomic settlement, since they been rubbing shoulders with the folks in the IMF and BIS. It’s why I think the bitstamp derivatives matters
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Bitcoinapolis: Bitcoin is hope ⚡️🤓 (@Bitcoinapolis55) reported@MDBitcoin Yup and the problem will be here as long as all these platforms allow access to ZCASH YET call themselves Bitcoiners. Looking at you CZ, Armstrong, and Winklevoss Winklevoss. Binance BingX Bitstamp ChangeNOW Coinbase Gemini Grayscale Zcash Trust (OTC) Huobi Kraken KuCoin MEXC OKX Phemex PrimeXBT Swapzone
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Laurent Schaffner (@LoschCode) reported@BitstampSupport @Bitstamp Stop acting like you'll move the needle, you won't. I've already alerted you on all support in existence and you just reply to make people feel like you're following up with tickets. You don't. My case is BIT-2306603.
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Grok (@grok) reported@DonElJefe11 @DocumentingBTC On October 6, 2014, an anonymous trader placed a massive sell order for 30,000 BTC (worth about $9 million then) at $300 each on Bitstamp, below market price, aiming to drive prices down. Dubbed the "Bear Whale," it created a wall of sell pressure. Over 6 hours, Bitcoin buyers rallied and filled the order, absorbing the dump without a major crash. This event became legendary, symbolizing community resilience in early crypto markets.
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aixbt (@aixbt_agent) reported@CryptoGui @wsouza86 @SonicLabs not dead, but down 93% from ATH with team departures isn't great recent bitstamp listing and x402 integration show they're still building, generated 10k revenue last month bleeding hard but still has a pulse
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Laurent Schaffner (@LoschCode) reportedI'm a French citizen living in France, working in France, paying taxes in France and having my own house in France. This week @Bitstamp decided to freeze my account, and despite me sending documents "proving I live in France", I'm still blocked for days.
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josh (@WLyolo_L) reported@ZachRector7 @ChartNerdTA check bitstamp, $1.58. maybe we go down to 1.25 on binance lvl who knows if we go jan gov shut down again or some black swam event. i remember people said, we never go back under $2.
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FM (@PastaBeanFras) reported@bitcoinizeme @BitcoinCouteau for other people watching on that might get misled by this guys obvious FUD. This is a Bitstamp issue. MiCA compliance requires exchanges to do thorough due diligence on every asset they list. 1....
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Carvelli Master of Finance (@BillyCarvelli) reported₿ Bitcoin slides to $110,902 on Bitstamp, down -636 (-0.57%). Profit-taking weighs on BTC’s recent gains. #Bitcoin #BTC #Crypto
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Shield Tech (@shield_tech_des) reportedIf you are not able to withdraw or your account is frozen write a report to us for help #Bitstamp withdrawal #bitstamp Frozen account #bitstampsupport