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Crypto Brokers2026

Brokers by Country · KR

Crypto Brokers in South Korea, 2026

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South Korea operates one of the most heavily regulated retail derivatives markets in Asia. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) and its Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) supervise domestic securities firms — Mirae Asset, NH Investment, Kiwoom Securities, Samsung Securities — which offer KRX-listed futures and options. OTC retail margin FX through international CFD providers is functionally prohibited; the FSC has actively blocked unauthorised offshore platforms targeting Korean residents.

3 / 3 brokers accept South Korea

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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
FSC · Financial Services Commission — supervises capital markets via FSS; OTC retail forex tightly restricted
Currency
KRW
Payment methods
Bank transferTossKakaoPayBC Card
Tax

Trading profits from KRX-listed futures are taxable as miscellaneous income at progressive rates up to 45% (separate self-assessment). A 0.45% securities transaction tax applies to equity sales. Profits from offshore brokers are taxable as foreign-source income for Korean residents and must be self-declared; the National Tax Service requires reporting of overseas brokerage accounts above KRW 500 million.

Retail trading rules

FSC rules cap retail futures leverage at approximately 1:5 effective (margin-based, not headline 1:X notation). Negative balance protection is mandatory at licensed firms. The Korean Investor Protection Fund covers up to KRW 50 million per client. Foreign exchange controls under the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act require reporting outbound retail FX flows above USD 50,000 per year through authorised foreign-exchange banks.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of South Korea?+

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

Who regulates brokers for South Korea?+

Primary regulator: FSC — Financial Services Commission — supervises capital markets via FSS; OTC retail forex tightly restricted.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: Bank transfer, Toss, KakaoPay, BC Card.

What are the tax rules for trading in South Korea?+

Trading profits from KRX-listed futures are taxable as miscellaneous income at progressive rates up to 45% (separate self-assessment). A 0.45% securities transaction tax applies to equity sales. Profits from offshore brokers are taxable as foreign-source income for Korean residents and must be self-declared; the National Tax Service requires reporting of overseas brokerage accounts above KRW 500 million.

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.