Are crypto holdings on Bitget protected by the FSCS in the United Kingdom?

No. Crypto holdings are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Registration or financial promotions compliance is not a guarantee about the value of any crypto you buy. This is information, not advice, so confirm the current position before acting.

Is Bitget available in the United Kingdom?

Available with limits to United Kingdom residents

United Kingdom residents can open a Bitget account and trade supported spot assets. Bitget markets to United Kingdom consumers under the Financial Conduct Authority financial promotions regime. As of June 2026 Bitget is not on the FCA register of cryptoasset firms, and retail crypto derivatives such as futures and options are not offered to United Kingdom retail consumers because the FCA bans the sale of these products to retail.

      As of: June 2026Last reviewed: 10 June 2026
    

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.

Quick answer

Yes, with limits. As of June 2026 Bitget is available to United Kingdom residents for supported spot trading, and it markets to United Kingdom consumers under the Financial Conduct Authority financial promotions regime. Bitget is not on the FCA register of cryptoasset firms, and the FCA ban on selling crypto derivatives to retail consumers means futures and options are not offered to United Kingdom retail users. Crypto holdings are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Overview

What Bitget is and the United Kingdom position

Bitget is a cryptocurrency exchange that offers spot trading, derivatives, and copy trading to customers in many countries. It also publishes a separate non custodial product known as the Bitget Wallet, in which the user holds their own keys.

United Kingdom residents can open a Bitget account and trade supported spot assets. The Financial Conduct Authority, the United Kingdom regulator, runs a financial promotions regime for cryptoassets that took effect on 8 October 2023. Under that regime a financial promotion aimed at United Kingdom consumers must be made or approved by a firm authorised by the FCA, with clear risk warnings, an appropriateness check, a self categorisation statement, and a cooling off period for many first time customers (as of June 2026).

As of June 2026 Bitget is not listed on the FCA register of cryptoasset firms, which is an anti money laundering registration that applies mainly to United Kingdom established businesses. Operating under the financial promotions regime is not the same as that registration, and neither brings crypto holdings within the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

The detail

How Bitget operates in the United Kingdom

Financial promotions regime. Promotions to United Kingdom consumers must meet the FCA rules effective 8 October 2023, including clear risk warnings, an appropriateness check, a self categorisation statement, and a 24 hour cooling off period for many first time customers (as of June 2026).
Not on the FCA cryptoasset register. As of June 2026 Bitget is not on the Financial Conduct Authority register of cryptoasset firms. That register is an anti money laundering registration applying mainly to United Kingdom established businesses. Verify the current status directly on the FCA register.
Retail derivatives ban. The FCA prohibits the sale of crypto derivatives such as futures and options to retail consumers, a ban in force since 6 January 2021. As of June 2026 these products are not offered to United Kingdom retail users.
Identity and funding. United Kingdom users must complete know your customer identity verification. Funding methods and supported assets can vary and may be limited under United Kingdom rules (as of June 2026).
Bitget Wallet is separate. The Bitget Wallet is a separate non custodial product in which the user holds their own keys. It is distinct from the centralized exchange and should be considered on its own terms (as of June 2026).

How to act

What this means for United Kingdom residents

Because Bitget is genuinely available to United Kingdom residents for supported spot trading, this site can point United Kingdom users to it. As a first time customer you will typically be asked to complete identity verification, pass an appropriateness check, make a self categorisation statement, and wait through a cooling off period before you can invest.

Compliance with the financial promotions regime does not protect the value of any crypto you buy, and crypto holdings are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Bitget is not on the FCA cryptoasset register as of June 2026, so consider the risk warnings shown at sign up and only commit funds you understand and can afford to lose.

How crypto is taxed in the United Kingdom is handled by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs, generally through capital gains tax on disposals and income tax in some situations. See the United Kingdom crypto tax page for a general explanation. This is general information and not tax advice, so verify your position with a qualified professional before filing.

Sourcing

Regulator and sources

The relevant United Kingdom authority is the Financial Conduct Authority for registration, conduct, and the financial promotions regime, and His Majesty's Revenue and Customs for tax.

Financial Conduct Authority, register of cryptoasset firms and cryptoassets information pages.
Financial Conduct Authority, policy on the financial promotions regime for cryptoassets effective 8 October 2023, and the retail derivatives ban in force since 6 January 2021.
Bitget, public statements on its United Kingdom availability and compliance with the financial promotions regime.
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs, guidance on the taxation of cryptoassets.

Compare available exchanges

Bitget is available to United Kingdom residents for supported spot trading as of June 2026 and markets under the FCA financial promotions regime. It is one of several platforms available in the United Kingdom, so compare the exchanges that genuinely serve United Kingdom users before you choose.

Every availability status here is dated and checked against the named regulator's public register. We never place a link to a platform where it is not available.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can United Kingdom residents use Bitget?

Yes. As of June 2026 United Kingdom residents can open a Bitget account and trade supported spot assets. Bitget markets under the Financial Conduct Authority financial promotions regime. Retail crypto derivatives are not offered to United Kingdom retail consumers. Confirm the current position before acting.

Is Bitget on the FCA cryptoasset register?

As of June 2026 Bitget is not on the Financial Conduct Authority register of cryptoasset firms, which is an anti money laundering registration that applies mainly to United Kingdom established businesses. Bitget markets to United Kingdom consumers through the FCA financial promotions regime. Verify the current status on the FCA register.

Can I trade crypto derivatives on Bitget in the United Kingdom?

No. The Financial Conduct Authority bans the sale of crypto derivatives such as futures and options to retail consumers, a ban in force since 6 January 2021. As of June 2026 Bitget does not offer these products to United Kingdom retail users.

Are crypto holdings on Bitget protected by the FSCS?

No. Crypto holdings are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, and compliance with the financial promotions regime is not a guarantee about the value of any crypto you buy. This is information, not advice, so confirm the current position before acting.

How is crypto taxed in the United Kingdom?

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs generally treats crypto disposals as subject to capital gains tax, with income tax applying in some situations. As of June 2026 this is the general position. This is general information and not tax advice, so verify your position with a qualified professional before filing.

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Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, registrations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice and vary by region. The position on this page concerns the centralized Bitget exchange, is dated June 2026, and was last reviewed on 10 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Financial Conduct Authority and the platform before you act.

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Written and reviewed by the wherelegalcrypto editorial team, Morten Andersen and Fredrik Filipsson. Each status is checked against the named regulator and dated. See our editorial standards.