Is HTX available in the United States?
HTX, the platform formerly known as Huobi, lists the United States among the jurisdictions barred from its services. United States residents should not register, deposit, or trade on HTX. United States customers who want a regulated platform use an exchange that is registered and available in the United States.
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.
No. As of June 2026 HTX is not available to United States residents. The platform lists the United States among the jurisdictions barred from all services, and it is not licensed to offer exchange services in the United States. Crypto platforms serving United States customers operate under federal and state rules, including the oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and HTX restricts United States access rather than serve that market.
What HTX is and the United States position
HTX is a global cryptocurrency exchange that rebranded from Huobi in 2023. It offers spot and derivatives trading and a range of digital asset products to users in many countries, operating through offshore entities. The United States is not one of the markets it serves.
HTX user terms list the United States among the jurisdictions prohibited from using its services. In practice this means United States residents are not able to complete identity verification for, or lawfully use, the platform, a position current as of June 2026. The platform has at times signalled an interest in the United States market, but as of June 2026 no United States service is open to residents.
Why HTX does not serve the United States
- Prohibited jurisdiction. HTX places the United States on its list of restricted jurisdictions, meaning the full service is not offered to United States residents and United States identity documents are not accepted (as of June 2026).
- No United States licensing. Operating a crypto exchange for United States customers generally requires registrations at the federal and state level. HTX does not offer a licensed United States consumer exchange, so it restricts access instead (as of June 2026).
- Federal oversight context. The treatment of crypto platforms in the United States continues to involve the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the framework is still developing (as of June 2026).
- Huobi heritage. HTX is the same platform that previously operated as Huobi, which also did not offer its global exchange to United States residents. The rebrand did not change the United States position (as of June 2026).
What this means for United States residents
Because HTX is not available to United States residents, this site does not link to it for the United States. Attempting to bypass the geographic restrictions, for example by using a virtual private network, can breach the platform terms of service and can carry legal and financial risk.
United States residents who want to use a regulated platform can instead use an exchange that is registered and available in the United States. The compliant alternatives below are platforms that genuinely serve United States residents as of June 2026, though supported products can vary by state.
How crypto is taxed in the United States is handled by the Internal Revenue Service. See the United States 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 authorities in the broader United States context are the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, with the Internal Revenue Service handling the taxation of digital assets.
- HTX user terms of service, which list the United States among prohibited jurisdictions.
- United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), guidance and actions relevant to crypto platforms.
- United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), guidance on the taxation of digital assets.
HTX does not serve United States residents as of June 2026, so this site does not link to it for the United States. These platforms genuinely serve United States residents, though supported products can vary by state.
Frequently asked questions
Can United States residents use HTX?
No. As of June 2026 HTX lists the United States among the jurisdictions barred from its services, so United States residents should not register, deposit, or trade on the platform. Confirm the current position before acting.
Why is HTX not available in the United States?
HTX, formerly known as Huobi, is not licensed to offer exchange services to United States residents. United States platforms operate under federal and state rules, including the oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and HTX restricts United States access rather than serve that market. This is current as of June 2026.
Can I use a VPN to access HTX from the United States?
Using a virtual private network to bypass geographic restrictions can breach the platform terms of service and can carry legal and financial risk. This page does not recommend doing so. Consider a platform that is genuinely available to United States residents.
Which exchanges are available to United States residents instead?
Platforms that genuinely serve United States residents as of June 2026 include Coinbase, Kraken, and Crypto.com, though supported products can vary by state. See the best exchanges in the United States page for the current view.
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, and its United States restriction continues as of June 2026.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, registrations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice and vary by region. The position on this page is dated June 2026 and was last reviewed on June 7, 2026. Confirm the current status with the named authorities and the platform before you act.
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