Is HTX available in Germany?
Reporting indicates HTX, the platform formerly known as Huobi, restricts German users, and we have not confirmed a published authorisation under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets regulation that lets it serve German residents. We treat its German availability as unconfirmed and do not link to it here.
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.
Not through a clearly authorised service. As of June 2026 reporting indicates HTX restricts German users, and we have not confirmed a published crypto asset service provider authorisation under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets regulation that covers German residents. There have been reports of an attempt to gain authorisation through Malta, but European supervisors questioned some Maltese authorisations, so the position is contested. Because availability is unconfirmed, we treat HTX as not available to Germany and do not link to it here.
What HTX is and the Germany position
HTX is a global cryptocurrency exchange that rebranded from Huobi in 2023. It offers spot and derivatives trading to users in many countries through offshore entities. Whether it lawfully serves German residents is not something we can confirm as of June 2026.
Germany applies the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets regulation, known as MiCA, supervised nationally by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). A platform that serves German residents is expected to hold authorisation as a crypto asset service provider, or to operate within the transition arrangements, and to meet anti money laundering obligations. Several reports describe HTX restricting access for German users, and we have not confirmed a published authorisation that covers Germany, so we do not present it as available.
Why we treat HTX as not available in Germany
- Reported restriction. Several industry sources describe HTX restricting access for users in Germany. Where a platform restricts a market, residents cannot lawfully complete onboarding for the full service (as of June 2026).
- Contested MiCA route. There have been reports that HTX pursued authorisation through Malta under MiCA, which in principle can passport across the European Economic Area. However, European supervisors publicly questioned some Maltese authorisation practices, and we have not confirmed a published HTX crypto asset service provider authorisation that covers German residents (as of June 2026).
- BaFin supervision. BaFin is the national supervisor for crypto asset service providers in Germany under MiCA. A platform serving German residents should be authorised or within the transition. We could not confirm that position for HTX (as of June 2026).
- Accuracy over coverage. Because availability is unconfirmed and contested, we mark it as such rather than assert that HTX serves Germany. A correct unconfirmed is more useful than a wrong available (as of June 2026).
What this means for Germany residents
Because we cannot confirm that HTX is authorised to serve German residents, this site does not link to HTX for Germany. Attempting to reach a restricted platform through a virtual private network can breach its terms of service and can carry legal and financial risk.
German residents who want a platform that clearly operates within the rules can choose an exchange authorised under MiCA, or operating within the transition, and supervised by BaFin. The alternatives below are a starting point for platforms that serve German residents as of June 2026. Always confirm a platform's authorisation before you sign up.
How crypto is taxed in Germany is handled by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern and the local tax offices. See the Germany crypto tax page for a general explanation. This is general information and not tax advice, so verify your position with a qualified professional before filing.
Regulator and sources
The relevant authority is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), the national supervisor for crypto asset service providers in Germany under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets regulation.
- Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), supervision of crypto asset service providers under MiCA and the register of authorised providers.
- Industry reporting describing HTX restricting access for German users and the contested status of its MiCA authorisation route through Malta.
- German tax authorities, guidance on the taxation of crypto held by private individuals.
We cannot confirm an authorised HTX service for Germany as of June 2026, so this site does not link to it for Germany. Start with platforms authorised under MiCA and confirm their status before signing up.
Frequently asked questions
Can Germany residents use HTX?
Not through a clearly authorised service. As of June 2026 reporting indicates HTX restricts German users, and we have not confirmed a published MiCA authorisation that lets it serve German residents. We treat it as not available to Germany and do not link to it here. Confirm the current position before acting.
Does HTX have a MiCA licence to serve Germany?
This is contested as of June 2026. There have been reports that HTX sought authorisation through Malta under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets regulation, but European supervisors questioned some Maltese authorisations, and we have not confirmed a published HTX crypto asset service provider authorisation that covers German residents. Treat its German availability as unconfirmed and verify with BaFin.
Who regulates crypto exchanges in Germany?
Germany applies the EU Markets in Crypto Assets regulation, supervised nationally by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). A platform serving German residents is expected to hold authorisation as a crypto asset service provider or operate within the transition arrangements. This is current as of June 2026.
Which exchanges are available in Germany instead?
Platforms authorised under MiCA or operating within the transition serve German residents as of June 2026, including Coinbase, Kraken, Bitpanda, and Bitvavo. See the best exchanges in Germany page for the current view, and confirm a platform's authorisation before signing up.
Is HTX the same as Huobi?
HTX is the brand the exchange formerly known as Huobi adopted in 2023. It is the same platform under a new name. Its German availability is unconfirmed as of June 2026.
Rules change frequently. Authorisations under MiCA and platform availability can change at short notice, and a contested position can be settled either way. The position on this page is dated June 2026 and was last reviewed on June 4, 2026. Confirm the current status with BaFin and the platform before you act.
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