Is Bybit available in Italy?
Bybit serves Italian residents through Bybit EU, which holds a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation granted in Austria and passported across the European Economic Area. The Italian regulator for the sector is CONSOB, which has set firm deadlines for the move to MiCA.
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, Bybit is available to residents of Italy through Bybit EU. Bybit EU GmbH holds a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) crypto asset service provider authorisation granted by the Austrian Financial Market Authority in 2025, and that authorisation carries passporting rights across the European Economic Area, including Italy. The Italian regulator for crypto asset services is CONSOB, working alongside the Bank of Italy. Confirm the current position on the European Securities and Markets Authority register before acting.
Availability for Italian residents
As of 26 June 2026, Bybit is available to residents of Italy through its European entity, Bybit EU. Across the European Union and the wider European Economic Area, crypto asset service providers operate under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework. A provider authorised in one member state can passport that authorisation into the others rather than applying separately in each.
Bybit EU GmbH was granted a MiCA authorisation by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (Finanzmarktaufsicht) in 2025 and set up its European base in Vienna. Through that authorisation, Bybit can passport its services into Italy and the other European Economic Area states. In Italy, CONSOB has reminded the market that providers previously registered with the OAM must hold a MiCA authorisation, whether granted in Italy or passported from another member state, to continue offering services.
Italian users are typically directed to the Bybit EU platform, which is the regulated route for the European Economic Area. Confirm the current entry for Bybit EU on the European Securities and Markets Authority register of authorised providers and check what is offered to Italy on the platform itself before acting.
Access, KYC, and products
Bybit is a custodial platform, which means it holds the assets in your account on your behalf rather than giving you the private keys. Italian users typically fund accounts in euro using bank transfer methods such as SEPA, and identity verification (know your customer, or KYC) is required before trading. Access for Italy runs through the Bybit EU platform.
The product mix on a MiCA regulated platform can differ from the global offering. Some products, such as certain derivatives, can be restricted for retail users in the European Economic Area. Confirm what is offered to Italy on the Bybit EU platform itself before relying on it.
How crypto is taxed in Italy
Italy taxes crypto for individuals through its income tax rules, administered by the Agenzia delle Entrate (Revenue Agency). In general terms, gains on crypto can be subject to a capital tax, and recent budget laws have changed the thresholds and the rate applied. A substitute tax option to revalue holdings has also featured in past measures. The exact treatment depends on current rules.
Rules and rates change and depend on personal circumstances, so confirm the current treatment with the Agenzia delle Entrate or a qualified adviser. See the Italy crypto tax page for a fuller explanation. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Several major platforms now serve Italian residents under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, a number of them with a MiCA authorisation in place. Availability and products vary, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in Italy 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 Italian regulator for crypto asset services under MiCA is CONSOB, alongside the Bank of Italy, and EU wide authorisation is coordinated with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The position below is stated as of 26 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- CONSOB, notices on the MiCA transition and the deadlines for providers previously registered with the OAM.
- Austrian Financial Market Authority (Finanzmarktaufsicht), notice of the authorisation granted to Bybit EU GmbH.
- European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), register of authorised crypto asset service providers and passporting notifications.
- Bybit, public updates on its European platform and MiCA authorisation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bybit available in Italy?
Yes. As of 26 June 2026, Bybit serves residents of Italy through Bybit EU, which holds a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence granted in Austria and passported across the European Economic Area. The Italian regulator is CONSOB. Confirm the current position before acting.
Does Bybit hold a MiCA licence covering Italy?
Yes. Bybit EU GmbH was granted a MiCA crypto asset service provider authorisation by the Austrian Financial Market Authority in 2025, which carries passporting rights across the European Economic Area, including Italy (as of 26 June 2026).
Is crypto legal in Italy?
Yes. Buying, holding, and selling crypto is legal in Italy, supervised under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework, with CONSOB and the Bank of Italy as the national authorities (as of 26 June 2026).
How is crypto taxed in Italy?
Italy taxes crypto gains under its income tax rules administered by the Agenzia delle Entrate, with thresholds and rates that have changed in recent budgets. See the Italy crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Where can I confirm the current position?
Check the European Securities and Markets Authority register of authorised crypto asset service providers, CONSOB notices, and Bybit's own published updates. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, authorisations, and the products offered to retail users can change at short notice, and CONSOB has set firm deadlines for the MiCA transition. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with CONSOB, the European Securities and Markets Authority register, and the platform before you act.
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