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Crypto Brokers2026

Brokers by Country · JP

Crypto Brokers in Japan, 2026

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Japan operates one of the largest and most strictly regulated retail forex markets in the world. The JFSA-licensed providers — DMM.com Securities, GMO Click, SBI Liquidity Markets, Hirose Tusyo and others — dominate domestic flow with strict 1:25 leverage caps. The market is functionally closed to most international brokers without a Type 1 Financial Instruments Business licence, which has high capital and conduct requirements.

2 / 3 brokers accept Japan

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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. 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
JFSA · Japan Financial Services Agency — Type 1 Financial Instruments Business licence required for retail margin FX
Currency
JPY
Payment methods
Bank transferVisaMastercardJCB
Tax

Forex profits earned through JFSA-registered brokers fall under separate self-assessment taxation (申告分離課税) at a flat 20.315% (15% income + 5% inhabitant + 0.315% reconstruction). Losses can be carried forward for 3 years against same-category gains. Profits from offshore brokers fall under comprehensive taxation (総合課税) at progressive rates up to 55%.

Retail trading rules

JFSA caps retail FX leverage at 1:25 since 2011 (was 1:50 before). Negative balance protection is mandatory. The JFSA Investor Protection Fund covers up to ¥10 million per client if a registered firm fails. The JFSA actively names unauthorised offshore platforms targeting Japanese residents and orders ISP blocks for the most aggressive cases.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Japan?+

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

Who regulates brokers for Japan?+

Primary regulator: JFSA — Japan Financial Services Agency — Type 1 Financial Instruments Business licence required for retail margin FX.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, JCB.

What are the tax rules for trading in Japan?+

Forex profits earned through JFSA-registered brokers fall under separate self-assessment taxation (申告分離課税) at a flat 20.315% (15% income + 5% inhabitant + 0.315% reconstruction). Losses can be carried forward for 3 years against same-category gains. Profits from offshore brokers fall under comprehensive taxation (総合課税) at progressive rates up to 55%.

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.