Robinhood Acquired Bitstamp to Expand Crypto Services Globally

Robinhood Acquired Bitstamp to Expand into UK, EU, and Asia Markets

Robinhood has acquired Bitstamp, one of the oldest and well-known cryptocurrency exchanges, for a worth of $200 million. Through this acquisition, it aims to go global and become a big player in the global cryptocurrency sector.

Robinhood is now able to provide crypto trading to customers in Europe, the UK and Asia due to the acquisition. It also gains thousands of institutional clients and a strong trading platform as part of its digital assets activities.

Source: Robinhood

Bitstamp Ensures Users Feel Trusted and Can Trade Globally

In 2011, Bitstamp was launched and it is well respected in the digital currency industry. It currently serves over 5,000 institutional clients and more than 50,000 retail users. Several traders prefer this exchange for its reliable trading infrastructure, deep order books, and clear emphasis on security and compliance.

The exchange operates out of Luxembourg, the UK, Slovenia, Singapore, and the U.S., giving Robinhood an easy way to enter many important markets. Until now, they focused mainly on retail customers in the U.S., but with Bitstamp, the company can now serve bigger, more serious investors around the world.

Aims for Global Crypto Leadership

Johann Kerbrat, Firm’s General Manager of digital assets, said Bitstamp’s long history, safety-first mindset, and strong infrastructure were key reasons for the deal. He believes that bringing Bitstamp into Robinhood will not only expand their reach but also improve the quality of services.

“Bitstamp isn’t just another exchange,” said Kerbrat. “It comes with proven systems, experience, and a brand that people trust.”

The management also plans to offer platform’s extra services such as staking, lending, and crypto-as-a-service to its own customers. This will make the digital currency platform more complete and competitive in the market.

Focus on Tokenization and the Future

This isn’t organisation’s only recent cryptocurrency move. The company also agreed to buy Canadian crypto platform WonderFi for about $179 million last month. These back-to-back deals show that organisation is serious about expanding its presence in the global crypto market.

Organisation’s CEO, Vladimir Tenev, also stated that the next focus is on tokenization, specifically of real-world assets like private company shares. He considers tokenizing private shares could transfer how investors trade shares in companies like OpenAI or SpaceX.

“It’s a huge unlock for the industry,” Tenev said. “It will allow people to invest in big-name private companies quickly and easily.”

What’s Next?

The company expects to spend about $65 million on Bitstamp-related costs during the rest of 2025. Having Bitstamp connect through Smart Exchange Routing, it expects to reap positive results for the long run.

After the news came out, Australians who held company's (HOOD) shares saw an almost 3% increase, reflecting their belief in the step taken.

This purchase goes beyond the business side, it demonstrates that Robinhood is entirely focused on crypto and wants to be a top player globally.