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Crypto Brokers2026

Brokers by Country · BS

Crypto Brokers in Bahamas, 2026

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The Bahamas is a frequent offshore base for forex and CFD broker entities serving non-EU/non-US clients. SCB-licensed firms — including FxPro Global Markets and similar offshore arms of larger broker groups — operate under a lighter regulatory regime than tier-1 jurisdictions like the FCA or ASIC. Domestic retail demand is small relative to the volume passed through SCB-licensed entities to international clients.

3 / 3 brokers accept Bahamas

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01AvaTrade

    ASICFSCACBIBVI
    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
SCB · Securities Commission of the Bahamas — common offshore licensing jurisdiction for forex/CFD brokers
Currency
BSD
Payment methods
Wire transferVisaMastercard
Tax

Bahamas does not levy personal income tax, capital gains tax or withholding tax. Forex and CFD profits earned by Bahamian residents are not taxable. Non-residents trading via Bahamian-licensed entities are taxed by their country of residence — a SCB licence does not change a trader's home tax obligations.

Retail trading rules

No statutory leverage cap. SCB-licensed brokers commonly offer 1:200 to 1:500 retail leverage, with some marketing 1:500+ to international clients. There is no statutory compensation scheme equivalent to the EU ICF or UK FSCS. Client-money segregation is required under SCB rules but enforcement intensity is lower than tier-1 jurisdictions. Disputes go through the broker's complaints process or, ultimately, Bahamian courts — there is no consumer-style ombudsman.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Bahamas?+

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

Who regulates brokers for Bahamas?+

Primary regulator: SCB — Securities Commission of the Bahamas — common offshore licensing jurisdiction for forex/CFD brokers.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: Wire transfer, Visa, Mastercard.

What are the tax rules for trading in Bahamas?+

Bahamas does not levy personal income tax, capital gains tax or withholding tax. Forex and CFD profits earned by Bahamian residents are not taxable. Non-residents trading via Bahamian-licensed entities are taxed by their country of residence — a SCB licence does not change a trader's home tax obligations.

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.