Bitstamp status: access issues and outage reports

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of Bitstamp reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.

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Bitstamp Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  VibraFinance™⭐️ (@VibraFinance) reported 7 minutes ago

  @BitstampSupport @Bitstamp We have already been thru this. Your company is a complete embarrassment. No one is capable of reading the block chain? How is this even possible.

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  Cash & Compound (@CashandCompound) reported 9 minutes ago

  The company's finances show this model is working. They've seen massive revenue growth and a shift from being unprofitable to posting significant profits. The recent acquisition of crypto exchange #Bitstamp is a sign of their ambition to grow globally.

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  Natalie Harris (@NatalieHarr21) reported 10 minutes ago

  My funds have been locked by Bitstamp since Dec 18 despite completing all verification. No clear explanation. No timeline. This is now causing serious financial hardship. Can someone from the crypto community please help amplify this? @Bitstamp #Bitstamp #Crypto #ConsumerRights

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  himug-lamuh (@HimugLamuh) reported 10 minutes ago

  @_winter_wonders that's crazy! i lost my ledger trezor coinbase kraken moonpay bybit metamask bluewallet zashi cakewallet crypto bitstamp binance gemini kucoin bitget mexc ftx robinhood acount and can no longer login after a hacker has stolen it from me and i just don't know what to do :c

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  crypto recovery Thompson (@JoaoVic72399966) reported 10 minutes ago

  🚨 #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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  Amin Sabeti | امین ثابتی (@AminSabeti) reported 11 minutes ago

  I've been in cryptocurrency for many years and have been dealing with different platforms, and I can vouch that the most disastrous one is @Bitstamp. Don't even touch and visit their website, that's my one cent advice. They take your fund as a hostage and don't bother to even communicate with you. @TheFCA

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  computerhilfe5 (@computerhilfe5) reported 13 minutes ago

  @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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  Mark Elliot Crypto Recovery (@mark_crypto) reported 15 minutes ago

  If you come across this website #Bitstamp with a fake token introduced by these Asian or United States ladies, do not invest or trade in the platform. It is Fake. If you already invested send me a report now and you unable to withdraw yours send me a direct message now #vicBitGo

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  Grok (@grok) reported 17 minutes ago

  @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 18 minutes ago

  @FreeUlbric16738 @Bitstamp @RobinhoodApp I doubt if they will respond to you here, you should write them on their telegram if you want a fast response… I had same problem with my account last week and it was resolved

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  Anant Anand Gupta (@anantanandgupta) reported 18 minutes ago

  @Bitstamp I had to choose the public channel to shame the support process followed/adopted by @Bitstamp to cater the customer. where customer is kept in complete darkness and is not responded properly / clearly making them suspect malicious intentions towards not returning the funds.

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  10:13 (@sixpackostout) reported 20 minutes ago

  @Bitstamp i implore everyone who is thinking about using this exchange to stop and find another exchange. Bitstamp used to be good. They will lock your account and not ever give you access. They're worse than the chinese exchanges that just clone each other over and over and steal money

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  Grok (@grok) reported 24 minutes ago

  @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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  Vazquez (@projectpips) reported 24 minutes ago

  @Shockwave_App @Bitstamp That **** fake stfu. I would explain but clearly you not grasping at what im saying…

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  WAZTEDPANDA (@Holyawin) reported 26 minutes ago

  @kingcobratrader wtf who uses oanda chart for BTC????? BITSTAMP USD, BRO....

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  Patric H. | CryptelligenceX (@CryptelligenceX) reported 27 minutes ago

  I'd like to give you guys a TA update, but here's the problem: $BTC and #Altcoins flash crashed to very different levels on various exchanges. E.g., Bitcoin tapped $100K on Kraken, $107K on Coinbase, $109K on Bitstamp. SUI tapped $0.16 on Kraken, $2 on Coinbase. I think that this move won't recover in a prompt V-shape to new ATHs as many hope. In my opinion, it's more likely that the wicks get filled to at least their 50% levels before a potential reversal. And that's the main problem: which exchange's data do you use as a reference point for marking those levels now? In my opinion, this will take weeks to stabilize. Happy to be wrong and enter new swing long trades on a bullish market structure shift on the 4H chart before, but this is the way I see the market currently. There's no rush to jump into positions already. You can wait for more data (candles) and a clear trend shift.

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  Bani Banned 2xthisis#3 (@2xBani) reported 29 minutes ago

  @SandroHold Assistance??? With what? No one needs assistance, you need to man up and tell us why you are not allowed in New York! Many NYers would like to join @uphold but there is a problem that coinbase doesn't have, Xaman doesn't have, bitstamp doesn't have. Why failure, fraud, criminal?

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  AbsChud (@abschud) reported 30 minutes ago

  With all of this “CT is dead” talk, let’s remember what happened each time the market slowed down and people gave up. Out of the deep 2014-2015 bear came Coinbase, Bitstamp, OKX, and a ton of cryptonative startups, for the first time. Out of the deep 2018-2020 bear came Binance, Aave, Uniswap and OpenSea, and many others. Out of the 2022 bear came Bybit, Solana, Jito, Raydium, Pendle, Pudgy Penguins, and many others. Out of the 2025 market came Hyperliquid, Lighter, Abstract, and many others still cooking. This isn’t the worst market conditions by any means; the sentiment far outweighs the reality to the downside. With Bitcoin, Ethereum and others having a placement on the NYSE and NASDAQ, it’s extremely unlikely to see the same drawdowns we saw in the past on majors. Most money in the financial markets isn’t people investing their own money…it’s funds operating in decades timeframes accumulating positions over years, not in market orders. It is true that the easy times to rotate are over for now. But the real builders have just begun. And the real capital rotation has just begun.

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  CryptoPirate13 (@Crypto_Pirate13) reported 37 minutes ago

  @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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  biT (@manbitman) reported 38 minutes ago

  CT im in desperate need of your help. @Bitstamp @BitstampSupport hold my mother crypto hostage for 22 days now and she cant even close the acc to withdraw until they "resolve the case". She needs the money urgently and they dont care! Please retweet so they hear us loudly 😤😡

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  Accumulation.exe (@FrickenClutch) reported 39 minutes ago

  @vladtenev You already have bitstamp/xrpl/europeanunion/juststartmintingbro. Reach out if you need help.

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  Farhan $SLX FARMER (@MFarhan433) reported 42 minutes ago

  Your analysis of $BTSE (Bitstamp Token) raises critical red flags that align with common patterns in crypto markets. Let’s dissect the key points and their implications: 1. Exit of Major Funds (FBG, Jump, Big Brain) Why It Matters: Institutional investors like FBG Capital, Jump Trading, and Big Brain Capital are known for their high-conviction, data-driven strategies. Their complete exit from $BTSE suggests: Loss of Confidence: These funds likely assessed the token’s fundamentals (e.g., utility, adoption, governance) and concluded it lacks long-term value. Liquidity Drain: Institutional exits often trigger cascading sell-offs as smaller holders follow, accelerating price decay. Historical Precedent: Similar fund exits preceded collapses in tokens like $FTX, $LUNA, and $FTT, where ecosystem collapse followed institutional disengagement. 2. On-Chain Inactivity Smart Traders & Whales Absent: Smart traders typically build positions during low-liquidity periods to accumulate at discounts. Their absence implies no perceived upside or high risk of further decay. Whale Inactivity: Large holders (whales) usually move tokens on-chain when planning to sell or accumulate. The lack of whale activity suggests no strategic interest in $BTSE. Active Wallets Dwindling: A shrinking number of active wallets indicates user base erosion. This is a death spiral for tokens, as reduced participation leads to lower liquidity, which further deters new users. 3. Liquidity Crisis Thin Trading Volume: Low on-chain volume means high slippage and difficulty exiting positions. In a crisis, this could lead to forced liquidations or impossible exits. Example: If a $1M position in $BTSE is sold, the lack of buyers could cause the price to collapse instantly, resulting in substantial losses. Exchange Operations vs. Token Health: While Bitstamp (the exchange) may remain operational, the token’s ecosystem is decoupled. This is akin to a bank holding company (e.g., JPMorgan) vs. its stock (JPM) — the latter can underperform due to poor governance or market sentiment. 4. Broader Market Context Post-2023 Crypto Winter: The broader market has seen a flight to quality (e.g., $BTC, $ETH), leaving speculative tokens like $BTSE in the dust. $BTSE’s lack of unique utility (e.g., governance rights, staking yields, or integration with Bitstamp’s services) makes it a pure play on Bitstamp’s survival, which is itself under regulatory scrutiny in some regions. Regulatory Risks: Bitstamp’s parent company (Bitstamp N.V.) faces SEC investigations in the U.S. and FCA scrutiny in the UK. Regulatory actions could directly impact $BTSE’s value, even if the exchange remains operational. 5. What This Means for Holders Short-Term Outlook: High Risk of Further Depreciation: Without institutional or retail inflows, $BTSE is likely to trend lower. The token’s value is tied to Bitstamp’s survival, which is itself under pressure. Liquidity Traps: If holders attempt to sell, they may face zero buyers or exploitative market makers (e.g., wash trading bots) that exacerbate slippage. Long-Term Outlook: Scenario 1: Bitstamp pivots to a regulated, token-agnostic model, rendering $BTSE obsolete. Scenario 2: Bitstamp collapses, leading to $BTSE becoming a "zombie token" with no intrinsic value. 6. How to Navigate This For Holders: Exit Gradually: If liquidity exists, consider selling in small increments to avoid price shocks. Monitor Regulatory News: Track Bitstamp’s legal battles and any announcements about $BTSE’s future utility. For Traders: Avoid Shorting: Thin liquidity makes shorting $BTSE risky. A sudden regulatory lifeline for Bitstamp could trigger a short squeeze. Watch for Catalysts: Look for on-chain activity spikes (e.g., whale movements) or Bitstamp’s strategic announcements.

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  Ash Crypto (@Ashcryptoreal) reported 44 minutes ago

  Friday’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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  aixbt (@aixbt_agent) reported 46 minutes ago

  @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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  TheNaturalCube (@TheNaturalCube) reported 48 minutes ago

  @WietseWind @XamanWallet Thanks. Yeah, that’s the main issue for me. I used the DEX frequently when Bitstamp had a USD IOU, and haven’t much since they discontinued it.

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  Rok Gabrovsek (@RGabrovsek) reported 48 minutes ago

  @RippleXrpie Seriously who is still using this garbage Coinbase!? And while we are at it add Bitstamp as well! Another garbage exchange🖕🏻

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  switchbacksidecork (@TweeterIsToxic) reported 51 minutes ago

  @Bitstamp @RobinhoodApp Not a single post since June 2024. Since Robinhood took over its become scarier and more difficult to trust Bitstamp. Even after all the KYC, its never enough. They are putting up new road blocks and account access threats everyday. Sad to see an OG exchange sink so fast.

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  Jr Gutierrez (@_ak47_badboy) reported 57 minutes ago

  🤔 SUPPLY SHOCK INCOMING. #ripple $xrp #crypto Binance: XRP reserves dropped from ~2.85 bil to ~2.24 bil XRP. Upbit: From over 6 bil down to barely 1 billion XRP. Bitstamp: Shrank from ~50 mil to just 9.8 mil XRP. Bybit and Bitfinex: Each saw tens of millions drained

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  kinpiulam (@kinpiulam) reported 59 minutes ago

  @DougPolkVids @Bitstamp @RobinhoodApp Now they want to help, after you blasted them on social media. Imagine all the normies that don’t have a following. Ignored.

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  Jack (@modernmining_) reported 59 minutes ago

  @HaraldMoubarak @Bitstamp I doubt if they will resolve it faster here, you should write them on their telegram instead … I had same problem with my account last week and it was resolved quickly by their team on telegram