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Crypto Brokers2026

Brokers by Country · IE

Crypto Brokers in Ireland, 2026

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Ireland has become a major EU passporting hub since Brexit. CBI-authorised investment firms — Interactive Brokers Ireland, eToro Europe, IBKR Europe — handle EU-wide passporting where the UK FCA licence no longer reaches. Domestic retail trading volume is modest relative to passported flow.

2 / 3 brokers accept Ireland

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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
CBI · Central Bank of Ireland — financial regulator and central bank for the Republic of Ireland
Currency
EUR
Payment methods
SEPAApple PayVisaBank transfer
Tax

Capital gains tax is 33% on profits above the €1,270 annual personal exemption. Forex and CFD profits are typically subject to CGT for occasional traders; profits from frequent or systematic trading may be reclassified as income subject to PAYE/USC/PRSI at marginal rates up to 52%.

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. Investor Compensation Company (ICCL) covers up to €20,000 or 90% of net loss per eligible client. Negative balance protection is mandatory for retail.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Ireland?+

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

Who regulates brokers for Ireland?+

Primary regulator: CBI — Central Bank of Ireland — financial regulator and central bank for the Republic of Ireland.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: SEPA, Apple Pay, Visa, Bank transfer.

What are the tax rules for trading in Ireland?+

Capital gains tax is 33% on profits above the €1,270 annual personal exemption. Forex and CFD profits are typically subject to CGT for occasional traders; profits from frequent or systematic trading may be reclassified as income subject to PAYE/USC/PRSI at marginal rates up to 52%.

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.