Robinhood Finalizes $200M Acquisition of Crypto Exchange Bitstamp

American financial services company Robinhood has recently finalized its acquisition of Bitstamp, one of the world’s leading and oldest crypto exchanges. The latest purchase marked a significant milestone for the financial firm as it continues to expand its reach.

According to an official announcement, Robinhood made approximately $200 million in an all-cash transaction for the crypto platform. However, the transaction is subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The crypto giant exchange holds over 50 active licenses and registrations worldwide, including in the EU, the US, the UK, and Singapore.  

Furthermore, Robinhood noted that the integration would have a neutral impact on short-term EBITDA. This implies no material effect on pre-interest, tax, and depreciation earnings. However, Robinhood expects to record roughly $65 million of the crypto giant’s related cost for the remaining 7 months of the year. 

Notably, these expenditures fall under Adjusted Operating Expenses, primarily reflecting ongoing business operations. Additional components include projected integration and transaction costs. There is also some cost tied to spreading out the purchase price over time. 

Robinhood Expands Its Presence 

While Robinhood is working to connect and integrate with Bitstamp fully, the company is already linked to Robinhood Legend and its Smart Exchange Routing system. The integration aims to secure approvals and customers globally, including those in the EU, US, Singapore, and the UK.

Earlier this year, the firm planned to launch crypto product services in Singapore. It seeks to capitalize on the growing demand for accessible and regulated crypto trading platforms in the region.

Robinhood’s entry into Singapore demonstrates its momentum in international markets, building on its recent expansion into the EU. With Robinhood Crypto EU now available in Spain, the company is executing a bold global strategy to grow its crypto presence.

Meanwhile, under the umbrella of Robinhood, the company is stepping into the big leagues. It targets institutional clients, opens up new markets, and rolls out tools for hedge funds, liquidity providers, and global financial firms. 

Founded in 2021, Bitstamp is a global exchange built to support advanced traders and institutions. It is known for its deep liquidity. As of April 30, 2025, Bitstamp maintained a funded user base of over 500,000 retail and 5,000 institutional clients. Institutional participants accounted for the majority of exchange volume. In the past year, Bitstamp reported about $95 million in revenue.