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Bitstamp

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connectorType: "bitstamp"

One of the longest-running crypto exchanges

Connection Architecture

Bitstamp
WebSocket / REST
Connector
libs/exchange-bitstamp
Provider
:8081/api
Detector
Advisor
Studio

The connector receives data from the exchange and feeds it to Provider (port 8081). From there — to Detector, Advisor, and Studio.

Technologies

Transport
WebSocketREST
Authentication
API Key + Secret
Data Format
JSON

Best for

  • Institutions and regulated funds that must route execution through licensed EU-compliant venues.
  • Multi-exchange arbitrage strategies that benefit from Bitstamp's distinct liquidity profile and EU client base.
  • Compliance-driven algorithmic trading operations requiring a full audit trail and regulated exchange counterparty.
  • European retail and professional traders adding a second regulated spot venue alongside Coinbase or Kraken.

Connect via code

1Environment variables (.env)

BITSTAMP_API_KEY=your_key_here
BITSTAMP_API_SECRET=your_secret_here

2Connector configuration

// config/config.provider.json
{
  "provider": {
    "connectors": [
      {
        "connectorType": "bitstamp",
        "enabled": true,
        "key": "${BITSTAMP_API_KEY}",
        "secret": "${BITSTAMP_API_SECRET}",
        "markets": [
          { "marketType": "spot", "symbols": [{ "name": "BTCUSDT" }] }
        ],
        "subscriptions": [
          { "type": "PROVIDER_MARKETDATA_CANDLE", "symbols": ["BTCUSDT"], "intervals": ["min1", "h1"], "active": true },
          { "type": "PROVIDER_MARKETDATA_TRADE", "symbols": ["BTCUSDT"], "active": true },
          { "type": "PROVIDER_MARKETDATA_ORDERBOOK", "symbols": ["BTCUSDT"], "active": true }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

3Verify and query data

# Verify connection
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $PROVIDER_API_TOKEN" \
  https://localhost:8081/api/exchanges/runtime-proof

# Candles (last 7 days)
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $PROVIDER_API_TOKEN" \
  "https://localhost:8081/api/candles/bitstamp/spot/BTCUSDT/h1?days=7"

Available via Barfinex API

/api/candles/bitstamp/...
/api/trades/bitstamp/...
/api/orderbook/bitstamp/...
/api/account/bitstamp/...
/api/symbols/bitstamp/...
/api/assets/bitstamp/...

Studio graphical setup — in development, coming in the next release.

Important

Bitstamp supports spot trading only — futures and margin trading are not available on this exchange.
API keys are tied to a specific sub-account; if you use Bitstamp's sub-account feature, create a dedicated key for each sub-account you intend to trade.
Bitstamp enforces strict KYC and AML verification; institutional accounts require additional documentation before API access is granted.
Rate limits are conservative compared to pure-crypto venues (600 requests per minute for private endpoints) — design polling strategies accordingly.
Withdrawal address whitelisting is enforced; only pre-approved addresses can receive funds, which cannot be changed via API.
Supported Markets
Spot
Founded2011
HeadquartersLuxembourg
Connect in Studio(soon)
Exchange Website

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