Is Bybit available in Portugal?
Bybit serves residents of Portugal through Bybit EU GmbH, which holds a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation granted in Austria and passported across the European Economic Area. The national regulator for the sector is Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM).
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 Portugal. It serves European clients through Bybit EU GmbH, which the Austrian Financial Market Authority authorised as a crypto asset service provider under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework by a decision dated 28 May 2025, allowing it to passport regulated services across the European Economic Area. The national regulator in Portugal is Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM). Confirm the current position before acting.
Availability for residents of Portugal
As of 26 June 2026, Bybit is reachable by residents of Portugal and offers spot trading among other products. Bybit provides its European services through a dedicated entity, Bybit EU GmbH. The Austrian Financial Market Authority authorised that entity as a crypto asset service provider under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework by an administrative decision dated 28 May 2025.
Under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework, an authorisation granted in one European Economic Area state can be passported into the others, so a licence held in Austria can support services to clients in Portugal. The national regulator that supervises the sector in Portugal is Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM). Portugal applies the Markets in Crypto Assets framework, and the Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários supervises crypto asset service providers serving Portuguese clients.
Availability and the exact product mix can still vary by country and over time. Treat the position here as accurate on 26 June 2026 and confirm it on the platform and with the regulator 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. European users typically fund accounts in euro using bank transfer methods such as SEPA, and identity verification, known as know your customer, is required before trading.
The product range offered to a given country depends on local rules and on the authorisations Bybit holds. Some products, such as certain derivatives, are restricted or unavailable to retail clients in parts of the European Economic Area. Confirm what is offered to Portugal on the platform itself.
How crypto is taxed in Portugal
In general terms, Portugal taxes gains on crypto held by an individual for less than 365 days at a flat rate of 28 percent, while gains on crypto held for 365 days or longer can be exempt from personal income tax. Income such as staking or payment in crypto can be treated differently (as of 26 June 2026).
Rules and thresholds change and depend on personal circumstances, so confirm the current treatment with the Tax and Customs Authority (Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira) or a qualified adviser. See the Portugal crypto tax page for a fuller explanation. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Several major platforms now serve residents of Portugal under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets framework. Availability and products vary, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in Portugal 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 relevant authorities are the Austrian Financial Market Authority, which authorised Bybit EU GmbH under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework, and Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM), which supervises the sector in Portugal. The position below is stated as of 26 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), authorisation of Bybit EU GmbH as a crypto asset service provider under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework, dated 28 May 2025.
- Bybit, Bybit EU information on its European authorisation and passporting across the European Economic Area.
- Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM), registers and notices on crypto asset service providers under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework.
- the Tax and Customs Authority (Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira), guidance on the taxation of crypto assets in Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bybit available in Portugal?
Yes. As of 26 June 2026, Bybit serves residents of Portugal through Bybit EU GmbH, which holds a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation granted in Austria and passported across the European Economic Area. Confirm the current position before acting.
Does Bybit hold a licence to operate in Portugal?
Bybit operates in Portugal through Bybit EU GmbH, which the Austrian Financial Market Authority authorised under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework on 28 May 2025. That authorisation can be passported into Portugal, where the national regulator is Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM).
Is it legal to use crypto in Portugal?
Yes. Holding, buying, and selling crypto is legal in Portugal, supervised under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework overseen by Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários. See the Portugal regulation page for the general position.
What products can residents of Portugal use on Bybit?
Bybit offers spot trading among other products. Some products, such as certain derivatives, are restricted or unavailable to retail clients in parts of the European Economic Area, so confirm what is offered on the platform.
How is crypto taxed in Portugal?
the Tax and Customs Authority (Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira) oversees the tax treatment of crypto in Portugal. Treatment depends on your circumstances, so see the Portugal crypto tax page and confirm with a qualified adviser. This is general information, not tax advice.
Where can I confirm the current position?
Check the Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários register, the Austrian Financial Market Authority, and Bybit's own published updates. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and authorisations can change at short notice. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários and the platform before you act.
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