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Crypto Brokers2026

Brokers by Country · PH

Crypto Brokers in Philippines, 2026

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The Philippines has a modest regulated retail derivatives market. SEC PH licenses local broker-dealers — COL Financial, BDO Securities, First Metro Securities, Philstocks — which provide access to PSE-listed equities. OTC retail FX/CFDs are NOT authorised under SEC PH; the BSP restricts speculative FX trading with offshore counterparties under foreign exchange regulations. International brokers — Exness, FBS, OctaFX, XM — onboard Filipino residents via offshore entities without local consumer protection.

3 / 3 brokers accept Philippines

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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. 02Libertex

    SVG FSA
    Open account at Libertex →
    Avg spread
    0.50pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $5.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:999
    Libertex International (St. Vincent & the Grenadines). EU/EEA residents are served by the separate CySEC-regulated entity at 1:30.

    $10 minimum + Forex Club heritage (founded 1997) — long operating history · Offshore SVG (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) registration only — no tier-1 (FCA/ASIC) or EU (CySEC) oversight

    Fits ifYou have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform

    Founded in 1997 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Libertex details →

  3. 03Bybit

    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
SEC PH · Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines — supervises capital markets; BSP supervises banking and FX
Currency
PHP
Payment methods
GCashMayaBank transferVisa
Tax

Profits from PSE-listed equities are subject to a 0.6% stock transaction tax (final tax). Profits from offshore brokers are taxable as ordinary income at progressive rates up to 35% and must be self-declared via the annual return. The BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) requires reporting of overseas brokerage accounts; the AMLC oversees larger transactions.

Retail trading rules

No statutory retail OTC leverage cap because the OTC retail CFD industry is not authorised. Offshore providers commonly offer 1:500 to Filipino clients but operate without local recourse. SEC PH and the BSP publish regular alerts naming unauthorised platforms and Ponzi-style FX schemes targeting OFW (overseas Filipino worker) remittances. Outbound retail FX flows above USD 60,000 per year fall under BSP reporting requirements.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Philippines?+

3 of 3 brokers in our ranking accept Philippines: AvaTrade, Libertex, Bybit.

Who regulates brokers for Philippines?+

Primary regulator: SEC PH — Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines — supervises capital markets; BSP supervises banking and FX.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: GCash, Maya, Bank transfer, Visa.

What are the tax rules for trading in Philippines?+

Profits from PSE-listed equities are subject to a 0.6% stock transaction tax (final tax). Profits from offshore brokers are taxable as ordinary income at progressive rates up to 35% and must be self-declared via the annual return. The BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) requires reporting of overseas brokerage accounts; the AMLC oversees larger transactions.

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.