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Crypto Brokers2026

Brokers by Country · FR

Crypto Brokers in France, 2026

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French retail traders are served almost entirely by ESMA-regulated brokers passporting in from Cyprus (CySEC) or Ireland (CBI). Direct AMF authorisation for retail CFD providers is rare — most "French" offerings are EU branches of IG, Saxo, XTB or Pepperstone with French-language support and SEPA/CB funding.

1 / 3 brokers accept France

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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 →

Country context

Regulator
AMF · Autorité des marchés financiers — maintains a public blacklist of unauthorised forex/CFD sites
Currency
EUR
Payment methods
SEPACarte BancaireApple PayVirement instantané
Tax

Forex and CFD profits are taxed under the Prélèvement Forfaitaire Unique (PFU) flat rate of 30% (12.8% income tax + 17.2% social contributions). Losses can be carried forward for 10 years against gains of the same nature.

Retail trading rules

ESMA caps apply — 1:30 leverage on major pairs, 1:20 on minors, 1:2 on crypto CFDs, with mandatory negative balance protection. The AMF bans all advertising of binary options and any CFD with leverage above ESMA limits; brokers operating without a passport are added to the AMF blacklist.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of France?+

1 of 3 brokers in our ranking accept France: AvaTrade.

Who regulates brokers for France?+

Primary regulator: AMF — Autorité des marchés financiers — maintains a public blacklist of unauthorised forex/CFD sites.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: SEPA, Carte Bancaire, Apple Pay, Virement instantané.

What are the tax rules for trading in France?+

Forex and CFD profits are taxed under the Prélèvement Forfaitaire Unique (PFU) flat rate of 30% (12.8% income tax + 17.2% social contributions). Losses can be carried forward for 10 years against gains of the same nature.

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.