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Crypto Brokers2026

Brokers by Country · MT

Crypto Brokers in Malta, 2026

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Malta is a smaller EU passporting jurisdiction than Cyprus or Ireland but has been a base for several CFD and crypto-asset firms. MFSA-authorised investment firms passport into other EEA member states under MiFID II; firms also use Malta's VFA Act regime for crypto-asset activities ahead of MiCA harmonisation.

2 / 3 brokers accept Malta

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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
MFSA · Malta Financial Services Authority — single regulator for financial services in Malta
Currency
EUR
Payment methods
SEPAVisaMastercardBank transfer
Tax

Malta operates a full-imputation corporate tax system with effective rates as low as 5% for non-resident shareholders after refunds. For Maltese-resident individuals, capital gains on financial instruments are generally not taxable when traded on a personal-account basis; trading conducted as a business is taxed at progressive rates up to 35%.

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 Scheme (ICS) covers up to €20,000 per eligible client. Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services handles consumer disputes, with binding awards up to €250,000.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Malta?+

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

Who regulates brokers for Malta?+

Primary regulator: MFSA — Malta Financial Services Authority — single regulator for financial services in Malta.

What payment methods are available?+

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

What are the tax rules for trading in Malta?+

Malta operates a full-imputation corporate tax system with effective rates as low as 5% for non-resident shareholders after refunds. For Maltese-resident individuals, capital gains on financial instruments are generally not taxable when traded on a personal-account basis; trading conducted as a business is taxed at progressive rates up to 35%.

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.