Robinhood has completed its acquisition of one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, Bitstamp, for a sum of $200 million, allowing the company to broaden its cryptocurrency services in international markets.
Discussion of the Acquisition
The deal, announced in June 2024, was finalized on June 2, 2025. Robinhood confirmed that the total amount of $200 million was paid entirely in cash. Bitstamp, founded in 2011 and operating in several countries, has long established itself as one of the most reliable cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide.
Benefits for Robinhood
Through this acquisition, Robinhood gained over 50 active licenses and registrations across key jurisdictions. This will enable the company to serve clients worldwide, including not only retail but also institutional clients. Bitstamp already has over 5,000 institutional clients and around 50,000 retail users, making it strategically important for Robinhood's future plans in the crypto space.
Next Steps and Growth
Robinhood has begun integrating Bitstamp's platform with its offerings such as Robinhood Legend and Smart Exchange Routing. It is expected that over the remaining seven months of 2025, Robinhood will incur approximately $65 million in costs related to Bitstamp. The acquisition also signifies that Robinhood is actively entering the institutional cryptocurrency market, providing services like crypto lending and staking.
The acquisition of Bitstamp enables Robinhood to significantly expand its capabilities in the cryptocurrency sector, transitioning from a retail application to a more serious player in the global market.
