Is BingX available in Germany?
BingX is reachable by residents of Germany, but it does not hold an authorisation under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets framework. BingX has said its application is under review by the Austrian Financial Market Authority, and Germany ended its national transitional period for crypto firms on 31 December 2025.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
As of 26 June 2026, BingX is still reachable by residents of Germany, but it does not hold a licence under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework. BingX has said its MiCA application is under review by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) and has not yet been granted, while Germany closed its national transitional period for crypto firms on 31 December 2025 and the European Securities and Markets Authority has told unlicensed firms to wind down European Union activity. Treat continued access as uncertain and confirm the current position with the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) before acting.
Availability for German residents
As of 26 June 2026, BingX is still reachable by residents of Germany, but its standing is unsettled. The German regulator is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), which supervises crypto asset service providers under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets framework. BingX does not appear as an authorised provider at the time of writing.
Across the European Economic Area, crypto platforms must operate under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, either through a national authorisation or by passporting a licence held in another member state. Germany set its national transitional period to end on 31 December 2025, earlier than the wider European Union deadline of 1 July 2026. BingX has stated that it submitted a MiCA application to the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) and that the application has reached an advanced stage of review but has not been granted.
Because BingX holds no MiCA authorisation at the time of writing and the German transitional window has closed, its lawful basis to serve German residents is in question. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has told unlicensed firms to wind down their activity in the European Union. Treat the platform as available with limits, expect new sign ups and some products to be restricted, and verify the current position with BaFin before acting.
Access, verification, and products
BingX is a custodial platform, which means it holds the assets in your account on your behalf. Where access is available, German users complete identity verification, known as know your customer or KYC, before trading, and anti money laundering checks apply. The platform is known for copy trading, alongside spot and derivatives products.
Because BingX is not yet authorised under MiCA and the transitional period in Germany has ended, new sign ups and certain products may be restricted for German users, and access could be withdrawn. Confirm what is offered on the platform itself and treat the authorisation position as the main open question.
How crypto is taxed in Germany
Crypto is taxed in Germany under the income tax rules, with guidance from the Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium der Finanzen). In general terms, gains on crypto held by a private individual for longer than one year can be free of tax, while disposals within a year may be taxable once an annual exemption is exceeded, and income such as staking rewards can be treated differently. Because the rules depend on personal circumstances, confirm the current treatment with your local tax office or a qualified adviser (as of 26 June 2026).
For a fuller explanation, see the Germany crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice.
Regulator and sources
The German regulator is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), and European Union authorisation runs through the Markets in Crypto Assets framework coordinated with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The position below is stated as of 26 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), guidance and registers on crypto asset services under MiCA in Germany.
- European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), statements on the end of the MiCA transitional period and the wind down of unlicensed activity.
- BingX, its published update on the MiCA authorisation process and the application with the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA).
- Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework of the European Union, which sets the authorisation requirement for crypto asset service providers.
Frequently asked questions
Is BingX available in Germany?
As of 26 June 2026, BingX is still reachable by residents of Germany, but it holds no authorisation under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets framework. Germany ended its national transitional period on 31 December 2025, so its continued availability is uncertain. Verify the current position with BaFin.
Does BingX hold a MiCA licence to serve Germany?
Not at the time of writing. BingX has said its MiCA application is under review by the Austrian Financial Market Authority and has not been granted. Without an authorisation that can be passported into Germany, its lawful basis to serve German residents is in question.
When did Germany's transitional period end?
Germany closed its national transitional period for crypto firms on 31 December 2025, earlier than the wider European Union deadline of 1 July 2026. After a transitional period ends, only authorised providers may serve residents under MiCA.
Is it legal to own crypto in Germany?
Yes. Holding, buying, and selling crypto is legal in Germany and supervised under the framework applied by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority. The open question on this page is the authorisation of the BingX platform, not whether owning crypto is allowed.
How are crypto gains taxed in Germany?
Gains on crypto held by a private individual for longer than one year can be free of tax, while shorter holdings may be taxable, with guidance from the Federal Ministry of Finance. See the Germany crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice.
Where can I confirm the current position?
Check the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority registers and notices, the European Securities and Markets Authority, and BingX's own published updates. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and authorisations can change at short notice, and the German and European position is moving fast around the Markets in Crypto Assets deadline of 1 July 2026. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority and the platform before you act.
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