Is Bitrue available in France?
Bitrue currently serves French residents and France is not on the platform's list of restricted countries, but its European Union authorisation is developing. Bitrue holds a virtual asset service provider registration in Lithuania and is pursuing a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) authorisation, and whether it can continue serving French residents after the MiCA transition deadline of 1 July 2026 is not yet confirmed.
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, Bitrue is reachable by residents of France and France is not among the countries it restricts, but its standing in the European Union is developing. Bitrue holds a virtual asset service provider registration in Lithuania through Bitrue Lithuania UAB and is pursuing authorisation under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, which is supervised in France by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). Whether Bitrue can continue serving French and other EU residents after the MiCA transition deadline of 1 July 2026 is not yet confirmed, so verify the current position before acting.
Availability for French residents
As of 26 June 2026, Bitrue is reachable by residents of France, and France does not appear on Bitrue's published list of restricted countries. Among European Union states, Bitrue's list names the Netherlands, not France. French users can therefore reach the platform, but its European Union authorisation is still developing.
France's financial markets regulator is the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). Across the European Union, providers are expected to operate under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, either through a national authorisation or by passporting an authorisation held in another member state. Bitrue holds a virtual asset service provider registration in Lithuania through Bitrue Lithuania UAB and has said it is pursuing a MiCA authorisation. Whether it can continue serving French residents after the MiCA transition deadline of 1 July 2026 is not yet confirmed, so treat the position as developing.
Access, identity checks, and products
Bitrue is a custodial exchange, which means it holds the assets in your account on your behalf rather than giving you the private keys. French users who can access the platform typically complete know your customer (KYC) identity checks and fund accounts in euro using supported methods such as SEPA transfers where offered.
Some products, such as certain derivatives, are restricted or unavailable in parts of the European Union. Confirm what is offered to France on the platform itself, and treat the regulatory position as the main open question rather than the day to day mechanics.
How crypto is taxed in France
France taxes crypto through the Direction générale des finances publiques (DGFiP). Gains made by occasional individual investors when crypto is converted to traditional currency are generally taxed under a flat rate, while professional or frequent activity can be taxed differently (as of 26 June 2026).
Rules and thresholds change and depend on personal circumstances, so confirm the current treatment with a qualified French tax adviser. See the France crypto tax page for a fuller explanation. This is general information, not tax advice.
Several platforms serve France residents. Availability and products vary, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in France 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.
Regulator and sources
The French regulator is the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), and European Union authorisation runs through the Markets in Crypto Assets framework coordinated with the European Securities and Markets Authority. The position below is stated as of 26 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), registers and guidance for crypto asset service providers.
- Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework and the European Securities and Markets Authority register of authorised providers.
- Bitrue, announcement of its virtual asset service provider registration in Lithuania through Bitrue Lithuania UAB.
- Bitrue, published Terms of Use listing the countries it restricts.
- Direction générale des finances publiques (DGFiP), guidance on crypto asset tax treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitrue available in France?
As of 26 June 2026 Bitrue is reachable by residents of France and France is not on its restricted list, but its EU authorisation is developing. Confirm whether it can continue after the MiCA transition deadline of 1 July 2026.
Does Bitrue hold a French AMF registration?
Bitrue does not appear as a French registered provider. It holds a virtual asset service provider registration in Lithuania and is pursuing a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation that could be passported into France (as of 26 June 2026).
Will Bitrue keep operating in the EU after July 2026?
This is not yet confirmed. It depends on Bitrue obtaining a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation that can be passported across the European Union. Confirm directly with the AMF and Bitrue.
Is it legal to use crypto in France?
Yes. Holding, buying, and selling crypto is legal in France, supervised under the framework overseen by the Autorité des marchés financiers. The open question here is Bitrue's authorisation, not whether owning crypto is allowed.
How is crypto taxed in France?
France generally taxes gains made by occasional individual investors under a flat rate when crypto is converted to traditional currency, administered by the DGFiP. See the France crypto tax page and confirm with an adviser (as of 26 June 2026).
Where can I confirm Bitrue's status in France?
Check the Autorité des marchés financiers registers and notices, the European Securities and Markets Authority register, and Bitrue's own published updates. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and authorisations can change at short notice, and Bitrue's EU position in particular is developing ahead of the Markets in Crypto Assets transition deadline of 1 July 2026. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Autorité des marchés financiers and the platform before you act.
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