Is Bitrue available in Turkey?
Bitrue does not appear on the Capital Markets Board list of authorised crypto asset service providers in Turkey, where a licence is now required to serve residents and unlicensed platforms have been blocked. On that basis Bitrue is not authorised to serve Turkish residents, so do not assume lawful access.
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 not authorised to serve residents of Turkey. Under Law No. 7518, the Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasasi Kurulu, SPK) requires every crypto asset service provider operating in Turkey to hold a licence, and a foreign platform generally needs a Turkish joint stock company to apply. Bitrue does not appear on the Capital Markets Board list of authorised providers, and the authorities blocked access to many unlicensed platforms in 2025, so treat Bitrue as not available in Turkey and verify the current position before acting.
Availability for Turkish residents
As of 26 June 2026, Bitrue does not appear on the list of crypto asset service providers authorised by the Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasasi Kurulu, SPK) of Turkey. Since Law No. 7518 took effect in 2024, every platform that operates a crypto exchange, custody, or transfer service for Turkish users must hold an authorisation from the Capital Markets Board.
The regime sets a high bar for foreign platforms. To apply, an operator generally needs a joint stock company registered in Turkey that meets capital and compliance requirements, rather than serving the country from abroad. Through 2025 the authorities moved to block access to platforms that had not entered the licensing process.
Because Bitrue is not on the Capital Markets Board list of authorised providers, it is not authorised to serve Turkish residents as of 26 June 2026, and access cannot be assumed to be lawful or stable. Verify the current position directly with the Capital Markets Board before relying on any platform.
Access, KYC, and products
Bitrue is a custodial platform, which means a platform of this type holds the assets in an account on the user's behalf rather than giving the user the private keys. In Turkey, the more important point is authorisation: a platform that is not licensed by the Capital Markets Board is operating outside the national regime regardless of how its onboarding or funding works.
Where a platform is not authorised, access can be blocked and user protections under the national framework may not apply. Treat the licensing position as decisive, and favour an operator that appears on the Capital Markets Board list of authorised crypto asset service providers.
How crypto is taxed and how to act within the rules
Owning crypto assets is not banned in Turkey, but using crypto for payments is restricted and the provision of exchange services now requires authorisation from the Capital Markets Board. The lawful path is to use a platform that holds a Capital Markets Board authorisation, where the national framework and its protections apply. This is general information, not legal advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Tax in Turkey is administered by the Revenue Administration (Gelir Idaresi Baskanligi), and the treatment of crypto gains has been developing alongside the new licensing regime. Rates, thresholds, and reporting duties change and depend on personal circumstances, so confirm the current treatment with the Revenue Administration or a qualified adviser. See the Turkey crypto tax page for context. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Regulator and sources
The national regulator is the Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasasi Kurulu, SPK), which authorises crypto asset service providers under Law No. 7518, and tax is administered by the Revenue Administration. The position below is stated as of 26 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasasi Kurulu, SPK), the list of authorised crypto asset service providers and operator notices.
- Law No. 7518, the 2024 amendment to the Capital Markets Law that brought crypto asset service providers under authorisation.
- Public reporting that Turkish authorities blocked access to unlicensed crypto platforms in 2025.
- Bitrue, official help page on why its services may be unavailable in certain countries and regions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitrue available in Turkey?
As of 26 June 2026, Bitrue does not appear on the Capital Markets Board list of authorised crypto asset service providers in Turkey, so it is not authorised to serve Turkish residents. Turkey has blocked access to unlicensed platforms, so do not assume lawful access.
Is Bitrue licensed by the Capital Markets Board?
No. Bitrue is not on the Capital Markets Board list of authorised crypto asset service providers as of 26 June 2026. Confirm the current list directly with the Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasasi Kurulu).
Who regulates crypto exchanges in Turkey?
The Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasasi Kurulu, SPK) authorises and supervises crypto asset service providers in Turkey under Law No. 7518, which took effect in 2024.
Why are unlicensed platforms blocked in Turkey?
Law No. 7518 requires crypto asset service providers to be authorised by the Capital Markets Board, and the authorities moved to block access to platforms that had not entered the licensing process. Operating without authorisation can carry criminal penalties.
Is it legal to own crypto in Turkey?
Owning crypto assets is not banned in Turkey, although using crypto for payments is restricted. The open question on this page is that the Bitrue platform is not authorised by the Capital Markets Board, not whether owning crypto is allowed.
Where can I confirm the current position?
Check the Capital Markets Board (Sermaye Piyasasi Kurulu) list of authorised providers and notices, and Bitrue's own published notices. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm the position before acting.
Rules change frequently. Turkey introduced a licensing regime for crypto asset service providers and has blocked unlicensed platforms, so a platform's status and accessibility can change at short notice. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Capital Markets Board before you act.
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