why is there such low volume on bitstamp? is there any controversy surrounding the exchange? i used to hold it in the highest regard.
I don't think it's ever done a proof of reserves since it got hacked, and it wants more KYC than some other exchanges. The exchanges that want retinal scans, passports, bank statements, fingerprint scans, mortgage scans, 20 different types of government ID, etc aren't the most popular exchanges. Nobody knows why, it's just the way it is.