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Crypto Brokers2026

Brokers by Country · AU

Crypto Brokers in Australia, 2026

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Australia is a mature, ASIC-supervised retail forex/CFD market. Pepperstone, IC Markets, IG Australia, CMC Markets Australia and Plus500 AU all hold AFS Licences with CFD authorisation. The 2021 product-intervention order brought retail leverage in line with EU/UK norms and capped the most aggressive offers from offshore-style providers.

3 / 3 brokers accept Australia

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01AvaTrade

    Local licenseASICFSCACBIBVI
    Open account at AvaTrade →
    Avg spread
    0.90pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $9.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:400
    EU/UK/AU retail: 1:30 · FSCA / BVI entities: up to 1:400

    Regulated in 6 jurisdictions · Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume

    Fits ifYou are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade

    Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full AvaTrade details →

  2. 02Libertex

    SVG FSA
    Open account at Libertex →
    Avg spread
    0.50pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $5.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:999
    Libertex International (St. Vincent & the Grenadines). EU/EEA residents are served by the separate CySEC-regulated entity at 1:30.

    $10 minimum + Forex Club heritage (founded 1997) — long operating history · Offshore SVG (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) registration only — no tier-1 (FCA/ASIC) or EU (CySEC) oversight

    Fits ifYou have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform

    Founded in 1997 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Libertex details →

  3. 03Bybit

    VARA1 action
    Open account at Bybit →
    Avg spread
    0.10pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $4.00
    incl. $3 commission
    Min deposit
    None
    Max leverage
    1:500
    Up to 1:500 on FX/CFD via MT5 · 1:100+ on crypto perpetuals · no ESMA cap (offshore crypto-CFD exchange)

    MT5 CFD offering with ~0.1 typical spread + ≈$3 RT equivalent — cost-competitive with ECN tiers despite crypto-first business · FX CFDs are secondary product — Bybit core business is crypto derivatives, FX depth and liquidity differ from dedicated forex brokers

    Fits ifYou already trade crypto at Bybit and want FX CFDs in the same unified-margin account
    PlatformsMetaTrader 5, Bybit

    Founded in 2018 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Bybit details →

Country context

Regulator
ASIC · Australian Securities and Investments Commission — supervises AFSL holders and operates the public Investor Alert List
Currency
AUD
Payment methods
PayIDBPAYBank transferVisa
Tax

Forex and CFD profits are taxable as either ordinary income (active traders) or capital gains (investors), at marginal rates up to 45% plus the 2% Medicare levy. Losses from active trading can offset other income; CGT losses can be carried forward but only against future capital gains.

Retail trading rules

Under ASIC's product-intervention order (in force since 29 March 2021): 1:30 majors, 1:20 minors and gold, 1:10 non-gold commodities and major indices, 1:5 shares and other indices, 1:2 crypto CFDs. Negative balance protection is mandatory. There is no statutory compensation scheme — client funds must be held in segregated trust accounts with APRA-regulated banks.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Australia?+

3 of 3 brokers in our ranking accept Australia: AvaTrade, Libertex, Bybit.

Who regulates brokers for Australia?+

Primary regulator: ASIC — Australian Securities and Investments Commission — supervises AFSL holders and operates the public Investor Alert List.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: PayID, BPAY, Bank transfer, Visa.

What are the tax rules for trading in Australia?+

Forex and CFD profits are taxable as either ordinary income (active traders) or capital gains (investors), at marginal rates up to 45% plus the 2% Medicare levy. Losses from active trading can offset other income; CGT losses can be carried forward but only against future capital gains.

Scope of coverage

Brokers tracked
14
Regulators indexed
55
Regulator actions logged
2
Latest pricing verification
Jun 1, 2026

Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.