Robinhood-Owned Bitstamp Partners With BBVA to Offer BTC and ETH Trading in Spain

Bitstamp by Robinhood has partnered with Spanish banking giant BBVA to introduce Bitcoin and Ethereum trading directly within BBVA’s mobile app. The latest collaboration brings regulated crypto trading infrastructure to one of Spain’s most prominent financial institutions. This enables retail clients to buy, sell, and hold digital assets with ease.

The duo revealed the move marks a significant step in BBVA’s ongoing digital transformation and reflects the growing demand for integrated crypto services within traditional banking platforms. By integrating crypto directly into its ecosystem, BBVA positions itself at the forefront of European banking innovation.

BBVA Taps into Europe’s Growing Crypto Demand

Through this partnership, BBVA users in Spain can now seamlessly access two of the most widely used crypto assets—BTC and ETH, without needing to leave their bank’s app. Bitstamp by Robinhood will provide the underlying trading infrastructure and liquidity. This will ensure a secure and compliant environment for users to interact with digital assets.

Commenting on the latest development, Luis Martins, Head of Global Macro Trading at BBVA, said:

“As the digital asset market gains momentum across Europe, BBVA is proud to expand our offering to meet the evolving needs of our clients. With the launch of our centralized crypto-asset trading desk,  supported by Bitstamp by Robinhood and integrated with our existing Foreign Exchange technology.”

The collaboration also underscores Robinhood’s strategy of expanding Bitstamp’s reach through institutional partnerships. Robinhood acquired Bitstamp, one of the world’s oldest crypto exchanges, some weeks ago. Following the acquisition, Bitstamp will serve as a regulated bridge between the traditional financial system and the crypto market.

Enabling BBVA’s Crypto Expansion

The firm operates under a robust regulatory framework, maintaining authorization across major regions. This includes a BitLicense from New York State, a virtual currency permit from Louisiana, and a Major Payment Institution license in Singapore. It also features recognition as the first exchange registered through Luxembourg under the EU’s MiCA regulations.

According to CCData’s Exchange Benchmark assessment, Bitstamp stands out as the only platform to consistently receive an AA rating across nine consecutive evaluations.

“We’re proud to support BBVA’s foray into crypto by providing the liquidity and security that retail customers demand. This launch marks another step towards bringing crypto services into traditional banking, and reflects our ongoing commitment to helping trusted financial institutions offer crypto to their customers with confidence,” Žiga Kraševec, Head of Business Development EMEA at Bitstamp by Robinhood, added.

As the global crypto industry matures, integrations like this suggest a future where digital assets become a standard offering in mainstream banking apps. Regulatory framework and trusted infrastructure will make it easier for retail investors to gain exposure.

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