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Crypto Brokers in Spain, 2026
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Spain combines ESMA retail rules with one of Europe's stricter local CFD-marketing regimes — the CNMV has imposed product-intervention measures since 2018 on aggressive promotion to Spanish residents. EU-passported brokers (CySEC, MFSA, BaFin) make up most of the active market, with SEPA and Bizum as the standard funding rails.
2 / 3 brokers accept Spain
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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
- CNMV · Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores — restricts aggressive CFD marketing under 2018+ measures
- Currency
- EUR
- Payment methods
- SEPABizumIberpayRevolut
Capital gains are taxed on a progressive scale — 19% up to €6,000, 21% to €50,000, 23% to €200,000, 27% to €300,000 and 28% above. Forex and CFD profits fall within the savings-income (rentas del ahorro) base. Foreign brokers do not withhold, so traders must self-declare through the annual IRPF return.
ESMA leverage caps apply (1:30 majors, 1:20 minors and gold, lower for other CFDs). Negative balance protection is mandatory. The CNMV additionally restricts CFD advertising — bonuses, gifts and unsolicited contact aimed at Spanish residents are prohibited; brokers must include explicit risk warnings in any communication.
Frequently asked
Which brokers accept residents of Spain?+
2 of 3 brokers in our ranking accept Spain: AvaTrade, Bybit.
Who regulates brokers for Spain?+
Primary regulator: CNMV — Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores — restricts aggressive CFD marketing under 2018+ measures.
What payment methods are available?+
Common methods: SEPA, Bizum, Iberpay, Revolut.
What are the tax rules for trading in Spain?+
Capital gains are taxed on a progressive scale — 19% up to €6,000, 21% to €50,000, 23% to €200,000, 27% to €300,000 and 28% above. Forex and CFD profits fall within the savings-income (rentas del ahorro) base. Foreign brokers do not withhold, so traders must self-declare through the annual IRPF return.
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.