Brokers by Country · IT
Crypto Brokers in Italy, 2026
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Italy combines ESMA retail rules with one of the EU's most aggressive enforcement postures — CONSOB has used statutory powers since 2019 to order ISPs to block hundreds of unauthorised broker websites accessible from Italy. EU-passported brokers (CySEC, MFSA, BaFin) dominate the licensed segment, with SEPA and PostePay as standard funding rails.
2 / 3 brokers accept Italy
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01Editorial top pick
01AvaTrade
Local licenseASICFSCACBIBVIOpen account at AvaTrade →- Avg spread
- 0.90pip
- Cost / lot
- $9.00
- Min deposit
- $100
- Max leverage
- 1:400
broker-published typicalno commissionEU/UK/AU retail: 1:30 · FSCA / BVI entities: up to 1:400Regulated 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 historyPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTradeFounded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 02
02Bybit
VARA1 actionOpen account at Bybit →- Avg spread
- 0.10pip
- Cost / lot
- $4.00
- Min deposit
- None
- Max leverage
- 1:500
broker-published typicalincl. $3 commissionUp 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 accountPlatformsMetaTrader 5, BybitFounded in 2018 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
Country context
- Regulator
- CONSOB · Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa — supervises markets and has rare statutory power to order ISP-level blocking of unauthorised broker websites
- Currency
- EUR
- Payment methods
- SEPABancomatMyBankPostePay
Capital gains on financial instruments are taxed at 26 % flat for individuals. Italy also applies the Tobin tax (Imposta sulle Transazioni Finanziarie, FTT) of 0.10 % on share transactions and 0.20 % on derivative contracts on Italian underlyings. Foreign brokers do not act as substitute taxpayer ("regime amministrato"); residents must self-declare under the "regime dichiarativo" via the annual Modello Redditi.
ESMA leverage caps apply (1:30 majors, 1:20 minors and gold, lower for other CFDs). Negative balance protection is mandatory. CONSOB's "oscuramento" (blocking) orders against unauthorised brokers are a meaningful enforcement signal — listed entities lose Italian search visibility and direct site access.
Frequently asked
Which brokers accept residents of Italy?+
2 of 3 brokers in our ranking accept Italy: AvaTrade, Bybit.
Who regulates brokers for Italy?+
Primary regulator: CONSOB — Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa — supervises markets and has rare statutory power to order ISP-level blocking of unauthorised broker websites.
What payment methods are available?+
Common methods: SEPA, Bancomat, MyBank, PostePay.
What are the tax rules for trading in Italy?+
Capital gains on financial instruments are taxed at 26 % flat for individuals. Italy also applies the Tobin tax (Imposta sulle Transazioni Finanziarie, FTT) of 0.10 % on share transactions and 0.20 % on derivative contracts on Italian underlyings. Foreign brokers do not act as substitute taxpayer ("regime amministrato"); residents must self-declare under the "regime dichiarativo" via the annual Modello Redditi.
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.