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Crypto Brokers2026

Brokers by Country · CY

Crypto Brokers in Cyprus, 2026

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Cyprus is the largest concentration of EU-licensed retail forex/CFD brokers in Europe. CySEC supervises around 200 Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs), most of which passport into other EEA member states. Domestic Cypriot retail trading is small relative to outbound passporting volume — for residents, the same firms (IronFX, FXTM, Exness EU, XM Cyprus and others) provide direct service.

2 / 3 brokers accept Cyprus

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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. 02Bybit

    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
CySEC · Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission — most common EU passport for retail forex/CFD brokers
Currency
EUR
Payment methods
SEPAVisaMastercardJCC
Tax

Cyprus residents are taxed on capital gains only on Cyprus-situated immovable property. Profits from forex and CFDs are not subject to Cyprus capital gains tax for individuals trading on personal account. Personal income tax applies if trading is conducted as a business; the corporate tax rate is 12.5%.

Retail trading rules

ESMA-aligned: 1:30 majors, 1:20 minors and gold, 1:10 non-gold commodities and major indices, 1:5 individual equities, 1:2 crypto CFDs. The Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) covers up to €20,000 per eligible client if a CIF fails. Negative balance protection is mandatory for retail.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Cyprus?+

2 of 3 brokers in our ranking accept Cyprus: AvaTrade, Bybit.

Who regulates brokers for Cyprus?+

Primary regulator: CySEC — Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission — most common EU passport for retail forex/CFD brokers.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: SEPA, Visa, Mastercard, JCC.

What are the tax rules for trading in Cyprus?+

Cyprus residents are taxed on capital gains only on Cyprus-situated immovable property. Profits from forex and CFDs are not subject to Cyprus capital gains tax for individuals trading on personal account. Personal income tax applies if trading is conducted as a business; the corporate tax rate is 12.5%.

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.