Bitstamp: proving you own your self-custody wallet
Bitstamp's official API documents Travel Rule Satoshi tests, address verification, and optional xpub registration for UTXO wallets. Its Travel Rule learn article explains that exchanges may request additional transfer information. Bitstamp has not published a screen-by-screen retail help article for the in-app flow.
When Bitstamp asks
Where: EU (MiCA / Travel Rule) and other jurisdictions where Bitstamp applies the Travel Rule
Threshold: Bitstamp's Travel Rule learn article does not publish a single public threshold on that page. Requirements vary by jurisdiction; follow what Bitstamp asks in the app.
Accepted verification methods
| Method | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Satoshi test | Accepted | Bitstamp's official API documents Satoshi test endpoints ("Create satoshi test", "Get all satoshi tests"). We could not find a public help-center article with the in-app steps.[1] |
| xpub registration (UTXO wallets) | Accepted | Since May 13, 2026, Bitstamp's API lets you register a master extended public key (xpub) for UTXO address derivation, so derived addresses can be recognised. Sharing an xpub reveals all addresses and the balance of that account to Bitstamp. Weigh the privacy cost.[1] |
| Additional transfer information | Accepted | Bitstamp's Travel Rule learn article says exchanges may request additional information about a transfer before processing it. Follow the fields Bitstamp shows you.[2] |
| Message signing | Not listed | Not documented in Bitstamp's public API Travel Rule docs or Travel Rule learn article.[1][2] |
Step by step
What Bitstamp documents publicly[1][2]
- Bitstamp's Travel Rule learn article says exchanges may ask for additional information about a transfer before processing it, and that each exchange's implementation can differ.
- Bitstamp's official API documents Satoshi test endpoints (including GET /api/v2/travel_rule/satoshi_test/{satoshi_test_uid}/, added to public docs on August 28, 2026) and an address-verification endpoint (GET /api/v2/travel_rule/address_verification/).
- For UTXO wallets, Bitstamp's API (since May 13, 2026) lets you register a master extended public key (xpub) so derived addresses can be recognised. Sharing an xpub reveals that account's address set and balance to Bitstamp.
- Crypto withdrawals subject to the Travel Rule may require address verification before they complete (Bitstamp API withdrawal notes).
Bitstamp has not published a screen-by-screen help-center walkthrough. Follow the prompts in the Bitstamp app or website. The points below are limited to Bitstamp's official API and Travel Rule learn article. Open the verifier →
Common errors and fixes
A new Bitcoin address needs verifying every time
Bitcoin wallets rotate addresses. Bitstamp's xpub registration (API) is built for this. Otherwise, reuse a verified address.[1]
FAQ
Does Bitstamp support the Satoshi test?
Yes. Its official API documents Satoshi test endpoints (most recently updated August 28, 2026).
Do I need to verify my wallet for every Bitstamp withdrawal?
Bitstamp's public API documents address verification and Satoshi tests, and notes that Travel Rule withdrawals may require address verification. Follow the prompts Bitstamp shows you for your region.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-27. Numbers in brackets [n] in the text refer to this list.
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