Is Bitget available in France?
As of June 2026 Bitget is not available on a compliant basis to French residents. The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has placed Bitget on its public blacklist of unauthorised crypto asset platforms, and Bitget never held the French digital asset service provider registration known as PSAN. Bitget announced in early 2026 that it would stop new French sign ups and then close its services for French residents. We therefore do not link a Bitget affiliate here. Verify the current position with the AMF before acting.
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 Bitget is not available on a compliant basis in France. French law requires a platform offering certain digital asset services to people in France to be registered with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), historically as a PSAN. Bitget never obtained that registration, the AMF added it to its public blacklist, and Bitget announced in early 2026 that it would stop new French sign ups and close its French services. Because Bitget is blacklisted and exiting, this page does not link a Bitget affiliate. Buying and holding crypto is legal in France through registered or MiCA authorised providers. Verify the current position with the AMF before acting.
Is the platform available to residents
As of June 2026 Bitget is not available on a compliant basis to French residents. Under French law, a platform offering certain digital asset services to people in France must be registered with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) as a digital asset service provider, the status historically called a PSAN. Bitget never appeared on the AMF list of registered providers.
The AMF placed Bitget on its public blacklist of platforms not authorised to provide services in France, a list the regulator maintains to warn the public. In early 2026 Bitget announced that French residents would no longer be able to open new accounts and that it would discontinue services for French residents, with a wind down during the year. We therefore treat Bitget as not available and do not link a Bitget affiliate.
Because the position can change as the French regime moves to MiCA, the reliable check is the AMF list of registered providers, the AMF blacklist, and the ESMA register. Confirm the current status there before relying on access (as of June 2026).
The regulator and the framework
The competent authority for crypto asset services in France is the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), which works with the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR) on anti money laundering registration. France operated a national registration known as PSAN, which is being replaced by authorisation under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). The EU transitional period ends on 1 July 2026, and the French PSAN regime is being phased out as providers move to MiCA authorisation supervised through the AMF and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) register.
Buying, holding, and selling crypto is legal for individuals in France, but the platform that serves French residents must be registered or authorised, and crypto is not legal tender. As of June 2026, confirm a platform status with the AMF rather than relying on the platform own description.
How residents access the platform
Because Bitget is blacklisted by the AMF and is closing its French services, this page does not describe a compliant route to access it for French residents. Bitget own notices indicate that new French accounts are not accepted and that existing French users are being wound down. Using tools to get around a geographic restriction does not make access compliant and can leave a user without local protection.
If you are in France, the safer approach is to use a provider registered with the AMF or holding MiCA authorisation. See the best exchanges in France page and the France rules pages below, and confirm the current position with the AMF before acting (as of June 2026).
Tax treatment
Tax on crypto in France is administered by the Direction générale des finances publiques. In general terms, gains made by a private individual on the disposal of crypto are subject to a flat tax, with an option for the progressive income tax scale in some cases, and there are reporting duties that can include declaring accounts held abroad. Treatment can differ for activity carried out in a professional capacity. This page does not give tax advice. For how crypto is treated in France in general terms, see the France tax page, and confirm your own position with a qualified local professional before filing (as of June 2026).
Because Bitget is blacklisted by the AMF and is closing its French services, we do not link it here. Buying and holding crypto is legal in France through providers registered with the AMF or holding MiCA authorisation. Check the AMF and compare the providers whose status you can verify.
Regulator and sources
The relevant authority is the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), the competent authority for crypto asset services in France, working with the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR). The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) maintains the EU register of MiCA authorised providers. Tax is administered by the Direction générale des finances publiques.
- Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), news release reminding the public that the crypto asset trading platform Bitget is blacklisted as not authorised to provide services in France.
- Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), list of registered digital asset service providers (PSAN), on which Bitget does not appear.
- Bitget notices in early 2026 announcing the end of new French sign ups and the discontinuation of services for French residents.
- Direction générale des finances publiques, general guidance on the taxation and reporting of crypto for individuals in France.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitget available in France?
As of June 2026 Bitget is not available on a compliant basis to French residents. The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has placed Bitget on its blacklist of unauthorised platforms, and Bitget never held the PSAN registration. Bitget announced in early 2026 that it would stop new French sign ups and close its French services. Verify the current position with the AMF before acting.
Why is Bitget blacklisted by the AMF?
Under French law, a platform offering certain digital asset services to people in France must be registered with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) as a digital asset service provider, historically called a PSAN. Bitget never obtained that registration, so the AMF added it to the public blacklist of platforms not authorised to provide services in France. Confirm the current position on the AMF website.
Who regulates crypto exchanges in France?
The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is the competent authority for crypto asset services in France, working with the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR). France used a national registration known as PSAN, which is being replaced by authorisation under MiCA, with the transition ending on 1 July 2026. Confirm the current position with the AMF.
Is crypto legal in France?
Yes. As of June 2026 buying, holding, and selling crypto is legal for individuals in France. Platforms that provide crypto asset services to French residents must be registered or authorised, and crypto is not legal tender. Use a provider you can verify with the AMF or on the ESMA register, and confirm the current rules before acting.
How is crypto taxed in France?
Tax is administered by the Direction générale des finances publiques. In general terms, gains made by a private individual on the disposal of crypto are subject to a flat tax, with an option for the progressive income tax scale in some cases, and there are reporting duties including for accounts held abroad. This is not tax advice. See the France tax page and confirm your position with a qualified local professional.
What happened to existing Bitget users in France?
Bitget announced that French residents would no longer be able to open new accounts from early 2026 and that it would discontinue services for French residents during 2026. Affected users should follow the platform official notices, keep records for tax, and confirm the current position with the AMF. This is information, not advice.
Which exchanges are authorised in France?
A number of platforms are registered with the AMF as digital asset service providers or hold MiCA authorisation that lets them serve French residents. Because the list changes as the PSAN regime gives way to MiCA, check the AMF and the best exchanges in France page rather than relying on a platform own description. This is information, not a recommendation.
Rules change frequently. France regulates crypto asset services through the AMF, the PSAN regime, and now MiCA, with the EU transition ending on 1 July 2026. A platform status can change as it registers, withdraws, or is blacklisted. The position on this page is dated June 2026 and treats Bitget as not available. Confirm the current status with the AMF before you act.
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