Is Bitfinex available in Germany?
As of June 2026 the position is unclear and Bitfinex is not authorised to serve residents of Germany under MiCA. Bitfinex does not appear on the registers of crypto asset service providers authorised under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation, which has applied across the European Union since 30 December 2024, and we found no German authorisation for the platform.
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 June 2026 whether Bitfinex can lawfully serve residents of Germany is unclear, and the platform is not authorised under MiCA. The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) has applied across the European Union since 30 December 2024, and a crypto asset service provider must be authorised to offer services to residents. In Germany the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) is the competent authority. Bitfinex does not appear on the register of authorised providers, so it cannot lawfully offer crypto asset services to residents here, and we do not list an exchange comparison for it on this page.
Is the platform available to residents
As of June 2026 the lawful availability of Bitfinex to residents of Germany is unclear. The platform is not authorised under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation, and a provider that is not authorised cannot lawfully offer crypto asset services to residents of Germany.
Germany did not appear among the jurisdictions that Bitfinex lists as expressly prohibited in its terms of service, which is why we describe the position as unclear rather than as an outright platform level block. What is clear is that Bitfinex does not hold the authorisation that MiCA requires to serve residents here, so it is not a compliant route as of June 2026. Confirm the current position directly with the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority and the platform before acting.
The regulator and the framework
Germany applies the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), the European Union wide framework that became fully applicable on 30 December 2024. The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) is the competent authority for crypto asset service providers in Germany, and a provider that offers services to residents of Germany on a commercial basis needs authorisation. BaFin has stated that providers based abroad need authorisation if they actively target persons resident in Germany (as of June 2026).
Bitfinex does not appear on the register of crypto asset service providers authorised under MiCA, whether through BaFin or through the European Securities and Markets Authority register that brings the national authorisations together. Without that authorisation the platform cannot lawfully provide crypto asset services to residents of Germany as of June 2026.
What this means for residents
Because Bitfinex is not authorised under MiCA, residents of Germany do not have a compliant route to the platform as of June 2026, regardless of whether a signup page appears to load. We cannot describe an authorised local on ramp or product set for users in Germany.
Residents who want to buy, sell, or hold crypto should use a platform that is authorised under MiCA to serve users in Germany. See the page on the best exchanges in Germany for platforms that hold the required authorisation.
Tax treatment
Tax on crypto for taxpayers in Germany is administered through the federal tax authorities and the local tax offices, the Finanzamt. Germany treats crypto held by private individuals under the private sale rules, and gains on assets held for more than one year can fall outside taxable income in defined cases. This page does not give tax advice. For how crypto is treated in Germany in general terms, see the Germany tax page, and confirm your own position with a qualified local professional before filing.
Bitfinex is not authorised under MiCA to serve residents of Germany, so we do not list it as an available exchange here and we do not link to it for users in Germany. Compare the platforms that hold MiCA authorisation before you choose.
Regulator and sources
The relevant authority is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), within the European Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation framework, with the federal and local tax authorities responsible for tax.
- European Securities and Markets Authority, its register of crypto asset service providers authorised under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation, on which Bitfinex does not appear as checked in June 2026.
- Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), its guidance on crypto asset services under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation and on when foreign providers need authorisation.
- European Union, the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation and its application date of 30 December 2024.
- Bitfinex, its terms of service and the list of jurisdictions it expressly restricts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitfinex legal in Germany?
As of June 2026 Bitfinex is not authorised under MiCA to serve residents of Germany, so it cannot lawfully offer crypto asset services here and is not a compliant route. This is general information, not advice.
Is Bitfinex authorised under MiCA?
As of June 2026 Bitfinex does not appear on the register of crypto asset service providers authorised under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation. Without that authorisation it cannot lawfully serve residents of Germany. Confirm the current register entries.
Can residents of Germany use Bitfinex?
Because Bitfinex is not authorised under MiCA, residents of Germany do not have a compliant route to the platform as of June 2026. The position is unclear at the platform level, but the lack of authorisation is clear. Verify with BaFin and the platform.
Who regulates crypto exchanges in Germany?
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) is the competent authority for crypto asset service providers in Germany under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation, which has applied across the European Union since 30 December 2024.
Which exchanges are authorised in Germany?
Several platforms hold authorisation under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation. See the page on the best exchanges in Germany for the current options, since the register changes over time.
Rules change frequently. The crypto rules in Germany are settling under MiCA, and a provider's authorisation status can change as applications are decided. The position on this page is dated June 2026 and reflects that Bitfinex was not on the register of authorised providers when checked. Confirm the current status with the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority and the platform before you act.
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