Bitstamp by Robinhood Launches Regulated Crypto Perpetual Futures for European Traders | LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis
Bitstamp by Robinhood has officially launched cryptocurrency perpetual futures on its web platform for both institutional and retail investors in the European Union.
The move is said to offer eligible traders a regulated environment to take long or short positions on crypto asset price movements without requiring ownership of the underlying assets.
The product launches with ten assets immediately available to trade, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin and XRP, with additional assets expected to follow.
Unlike standard futures contracts, perpetual futures carry no expiration date, allowing traders to maintain positions indefinitely provided margin requirements are met.
The offering operates under the MiFID II regulatory framework, with Bitstamp Financial Services authorised and supervised by the Slovenian Securities Market Agency.
Leverage is currently capped at a maximum of 10 times, a limit the company said is designed to mitigate volatility and rapid liquidation risks for traders.
The platform is said to employ institutional-grade execution infrastructure and a structured liquidation process intended to support transparency and deep liquidity.
