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Crypto Brokers2026

Brokers by Country · CN

Crypto Brokers in China, 2026

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Mainland China has effectively no licensed retail forex or CFD market — SAFE/PBoC have prohibited individual margin FX trading since 2009, and CSRC has not authorised any retail CFD broker. The active retail audience trades via offshore entities (FxPro SCB, RoboForex Belize, Tickmill SC) using USDT or routed UnionPay/Alipay funding, despite this falling outside the SAFE framework.

2 / 3 brokers accept China

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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 →

Country context

Regulator
CSRC · Retail forex/CFD trading restricted under SAFE rules
Currency
CNY
Payment methods
UnionPayAlipayWeChat PayUSDT
Tax

Foreign-sourced trading profits are technically taxable as comprehensive income for residents (3–45% marginal rates), with self-declaration required. Enforcement on offshore broker accounts has historically been patchy but tightened post-CRS as banks share account data.

Retail trading rules

SAFE caps individual annual FX purchase at $50,000 equivalent — this constrains how much can be funded into offshore broker accounts via bank rails. Most international platforms are blocked at the DNS level (requiring VPN), and CSRC publishes regular warnings against unlicensed forex/CFD operators. Crypto trading and mining have been formally prohibited since the 2021 PBoC notice, though USDT remains widely used for offshore broker funding in practice.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of China?+

2 of 3 brokers in our ranking accept China: AvaTrade, Libertex.

Who regulates brokers for China?+

Primary regulator: CSRC — Retail forex/CFD trading restricted under SAFE rules.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, USDT.

What are the tax rules for trading in China?+

Foreign-sourced trading profits are technically taxable as comprehensive income for residents (3–45% marginal rates), with self-declaration required. Enforcement on offshore broker accounts has historically been patchy but tightened post-CRS as banks share account data.

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.