Is Gemini available in Germany?
As of 14 June 2026, Gemini is not available to residents of Germany. Gemini closed all customer accounts across the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area effective 6 April 2026, and Germany is in the European Economic Area.
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, Gemini is not available to residents of Germany. Gemini closed all customer accounts across the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area effective 6 April 2026, and Germany is in the European Economic Area. Crypto itself is legal in Germany and supervised by BaFin under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets framework.
Availability for Germany residents
As of 14 June 2026, Gemini is not available to residents of Germany. Gemini announced that it would close all customer accounts in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area effective 6 April 2026, and that date has now passed. Germany is a member of the European Economic Area, so the closure applies to German residents.
The closure means new German customers cannot onboard, and existing German account holders were asked to withdraw their assets before the cutoff. This reflects a commercial and regulatory decision by Gemini rather than a ban on crypto in Germany.
Crypto remains legal in Germany. The market is supervised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), which acts as the national competent authority under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). Because Gemini is not available to German residents, this page does not show a compare available exchanges module for Germany.
What this means for residents of Germany
German residents who held a Gemini account should follow Gemini's published instructions to withdraw fiat to their bank account and crypto to an external wallet. New accounts cannot be opened from Germany.
For platforms that operate in Germany under MiCA, see the alternatives below and confirm the current position before acting.
How crypto is taxed in Germany
How crypto is taxed in Germany is administered by the Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium der Finanzen) and the local tax offices (Finanzamt). In general terms Germany treats gains on crypto held by individuals as private sales, and a long established rule can exempt gains where the assets are held for more than one year, subject to conditions. See the Germany crypto tax page and confirm with a qualified professional before filing. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 14 June 2026).
Gemini is not available to Germany residents, so this page does not link the Gemini platform here. If you want a platform that genuinely operates for Germany residents, start with the exchanges that are available there and verify the current position before acting.
Regulator and sources
The position on this page is stated as of 14 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources below. The responsible authority in Germany is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
- Gemini, notice that it will close all customer accounts in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area effective 6 April 2026.
- Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), supervision of crypto asset service providers in Germany under MiCA.
- Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium der Finanzen), tax treatment of private crypto disposals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gemini available in Germany?
As of 14 June 2026, no. Gemini closed all customer accounts across the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area effective 6 April 2026, and Germany is in the European Economic Area.
Why did Gemini leave Germany?
Gemini announced the closure of all customer accounts in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area effective 6 April 2026. It described this as a business decision. Crypto remains legal in Germany.
Is crypto legal in Germany?
Yes. Crypto is legal and supervised by BaFin under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets framework.
What should I do with my old Gemini balance?
Follow Gemini's published instructions to withdraw crypto to an external wallet and fiat to your bank account. Confirm the latest guidance with Gemini directly.
Which exchanges are available in Germany?
Several platforms operate in Germany under MiCA. See the best exchanges in Germany page for options that are genuinely available, then verify current status.
How is crypto taxed in Germany?
The Federal Ministry of Finance treats individual crypto gains as private sales, with a possible exemption after more than one year of holding. See the Germany crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and the rules in Germany can change, and a platform can enter or leave a market. The position on this page is dated 14 June 2026. Confirm the current status of Gemini on its official areas of availability page and check the position with the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) before you act.
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