Is Bybit available in Germany?
Bybit serves customers across the European Economic Area, including Germany, through Bybit EU GmbH under a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation granted by the Austrian Financial Market Authority.
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, Bybit is available to residents of Germany through its European entity, Bybit EU GmbH, which received a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) crypto asset service provider authorisation from the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) by a decision dated 28 May 2025. That authorisation passports across the European Economic Area, including Germany, and Bybit established its European headquarters in Vienna. German users access regulated products through the Bybit EU platform.
Availability for German residents
As of 4 June 2026, Bybit is available to residents of Germany through Bybit EU GmbH. The German regulator is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). Bybit EU GmbH received a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) authorisation from the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) by a decision dated 28 May 2025, which passports across the European Economic Area, including Germany.
Before securing this authorisation, Bybit had scaled back parts of its European offering, and German users are now served by the licensed Bybit EU entity rather than the global platform. Bybit also established its European headquarters in Vienna in connection with the licence.
Access, KYC, and products
Bybit is a custodial platform, holding the assets in your account on your behalf unless you withdraw them to a self custody wallet. German users register with Bybit EU, complete identity verification (know your customer, or KYC), and fund accounts in euro using supported methods.
The platform is known for spot and derivatives trading, but the Markets in Crypto Assets framework covers crypto asset services rather than all derivatives, so the products available to German users through the licensed EU entity can differ from the global offering. Confirm the current fees and the product mix offered to Germany on the platform before trading.
How crypto is taxed in Germany
Germany taxes crypto for individuals under its income tax rules, with guidance issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium der Finanzen). In general terms, gains on crypto held by a private individual can be free of tax where the asset has been held for longer than one year, while disposals within a year may be taxable as a private sale once an annual exemption threshold is exceeded. Income such as staking rewards can be treated differently again.
Rules and thresholds change and depend on personal circumstances, so confirm the current treatment with your local tax office (Finanzamt) or a qualified adviser. See the Germany crypto tax page for a fuller explanation. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 4 June 2026).
Several major platforms now serve German residents under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework. Availability and products vary, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in Germany 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 German regulator is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), and Bybit's European service runs through Bybit EU GmbH under a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation from the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). The position below is stated as of 4 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), notice on the granting of authorisation to Bybit EU GmbH as a crypto asset service provider, decision dated 28 May 2025.
- Bybit, announcement that Bybit EU is licensed under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework in Austria.
- Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), guidance and registers on crypto asset services under MiCA.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bybit available in Germany?
Yes. As of 4 June 2026, Bybit is available to residents of Germany through Bybit EU GmbH, which holds a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation from the Austrian Financial Market Authority that passports into Germany.
Is Bybit regulated in Germany?
German users are served by Bybit EU GmbH under a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation from the Austrian Financial Market Authority. Crypto activity in Germany is supervised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) (as of 4 June 2026).
Which Bybit entity serves German users?
German users are served by Bybit EU GmbH, the licensed European entity headquartered in Vienna, rather than the global Bybit platform (as of 4 June 2026).
Are all Bybit products available in Germany?
Not necessarily. The Markets in Crypto Assets framework covers crypto asset services rather than all derivatives, so the products available through the licensed EU entity can differ from the global offering. Confirm what is offered to Germany on the platform.
How are Bybit gains taxed in Germany?
Germany taxes crypto under its income tax rules, with guidance from the Federal Ministry of Finance. Gains on assets held by a private individual for longer than one year can be free of tax, while shorter holdings may be taxable. See the Germany crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice.
Where can I confirm Bybit's authorisation?
The Austrian Financial Market Authority publishes its decision granting authorisation to Bybit EU GmbH, and Bybit publishes its licensing information. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm the position before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, authorisations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice and vary by region. The position on this page is dated 4 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority and the platform before you act.
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