Bitstamp has reached a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency world by obtaining the MiFID MTF (Multilateral Trading Facility) license from Slovenia’s capital market regulator. This license enables Bitstamp to offer more sophisticated products to both institutional and individual clients. Consequently, Bitstamp can now provide cryptocurrency derivative products, including continuous futures, within the country.
A First in the Cryptocurrency Domain
MiFID regulations are recognized as a framework applied in traditional financial markets, covering stocks, securities, and derivative products within the European Union. The acquisition of this license is seen as an indicator that the cryptocurrency industry is becoming increasingly institutionalized and regulated.
With this step, Bitstamp has become one of the first cryptocurrency exchanges to offer derivative products under European Union regulations. This development allows investors to trade without directly holding their cryptocurrencies.
Bitstamp CEO: License is Proof of Our Reliability
Bitstamp CEO Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux expressed pride in obtaining the MiFID MTF license. He emphasized that the license validates their achievements in security, reliability, and legal compliance. Graftieaux stated that this license allows Bitstamp to develop an ecosystem that supports trading strategies by offering derivative products to investors, enabling institutional investors to create diverse trading strategies to enhance capital efficiency.
Founded in 2011, Bitstamp has established itself as a trustworthy and compliant cryptocurrency exchange over the years. Bitstamp Financial Services operates as a subsidiary of the company. With this new license, the exchange strengthens its position as a reliable platform catering to institutional investments in both European and global markets.
