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Best MiCA exchanges by recorded service scope

For this narrow comparison, the best MiCA exchanges are the current entries with the widest verified service scope. The method does not measure general quality or safety.

Direct answer: we order the best MiCA exchanges in this table by verified recorded service scope, then alphabetically. We map 51 exchange brands to current MiCA register entries through Article 63 authorisation or an eligible Article 60 notification route. The ESMA snapshot is dated 31 July 2026, and we reviewed the comparison on 11 August 2026. A larger count means that the entity has a wider recorded regulatory scope.

Method for this best MiCA exchange comparison

We include a current entry only when we have verified its service count. We record the home authority, entry date and scope. We order larger service counts first and use the exchange name for alphabetical ties. The method does not test fees, liquidity, product availability, support or app quality. The result is a regulatory-scope comparison, not a general quality or safety score.

Referral disclosure: some Visit buttons below are sponsored referral links, and we may earn a commission. Affiliate relationships do not affect inclusion or order. An active supervisory restriction does not change the recorded service count. We keep the entry in the table, label the restriction and remove its Visit button.

ExchangeServices coveredRegulatorCountryEntry dateAction
OKX9 of 10MFSAMaltaJan 2025Visit →
Kraken8 of 10Central Bank of IrelandIrelandJun 2025Visit →
Young Platform8 of 10CONSOBItalyJun 2026Visit →
Bit2Me7 of 10CNMVSpainOct 2025Visit →
Bitpanda7 of 10FMA AustriaAustriaApr 2025Visit →
Bitstamp7 of 10CSSFLuxembourgMay 2025Visit →
Coinbase7 of 10CSSFLuxembourgJun 2025Visit →
Coinhouse7 of 10AMFFranceMay 2026Visit →
Gemini7 of 10MFSAMaltaAug 2025Visit →
BitGo6 of 10BaFinGermanyMay 2025Visit →
Conio6 of 10CONSOBItalyJun 2026Visit →
Crypto.com6 of 10MFSAMaltaJan 2025Visit →
Cryptosmart6 of 10CONSOBItalyJun 2026Visit →
Gate6 of 10MFSAMaltaSep 2025Visit →
Paybis6 of 10Latvijas BankaLatviaMay 2026Visit →
SwissBorg6 of 10AMFFranceMar 2026Visit →
Backpack5 of 10Latvijas BankaLatviaMay 2026Visit →
bitFlyer5 of 10CSSFLuxembourgJun 2026Visit →
Blockchain.com5 of 10MFSAMaltaOct 2025Visit →
Bullish5 of 10BaFinGermanySep 2025Visit →
BVNK5 of 10MFSAMaltaFeb 2026Visit →
Bybit5 of 10FMA AustriaAustriaMay 2025Visit →
KuCoin5 of 10FMA AustriaAustriaNov 2025Operations restricted
WhiteBIT5 of 10FMA AustriaAustriaJun 2026Visit →
Amdax4 of 10AFMNetherlandsJun 2025Visit →
CoinJar4 of 10Central Bank of IrelandIrelandDec 2025Visit →
Finst4 of 10AFMNetherlandsJul 2025Visit →
Robinhood4 of 10Bank of LithuaniaLithuaniaMay 2025Visit →
Trade Republic4 of 10BaFinGermanyApr 2025Visit →
21bitcoin3 of 10FMA AustriaAustriaNov 2025Visit →
BBVA3 of 10CNMVSpainMar 2025Visit →
Bitvavo3 of 10AFMNetherlandsJun 2025Visit →
Deblock3 of 10AMFFranceMay 2025Visit →
Electrocoin3 of 10HANFACroatiaApr 2026Visit →
MoonPay3 of 10AFMNetherlandsDec 2024Visit →
Ripple3 of 10CSSFLuxembourgJun 2026Visit →
Swissquote3 of 10CSSFLuxembourgApr 2026Visit →
Boerse Stuttgart Digital2 of 10BaFinGermanyJan 2025Visit →
Circle2 of 10AMFFranceApr 2026Visit →
One Trading2 of 10AFMNetherlandsMay 2025Visit →
Openbank2 of 10CNMVSpainJul 2025Visit →
Webull2 of 10AFMNetherlandsJun 2026Visit →
flatexDEGIRO1 of 10BaFinGermanyApr 2025Visit →
Interactive Brokers1 of 10Central Bank of IrelandIrelandJan 2026Visit →
Kriptomat1 of 10HANFACroatiaJun 2026Visit →
N261 of 10BaFinGermanyMay 2025Visit →
Scalable Capital1 of 10BaFinGermanyMar 2026Visit →

We list licensed exchanges without a verified service count on the full licensed page. We mark the count as unverified rather than zero.

Where the licences come from

Article 65 lets a firm authorised under Article 63 notify its authorised services in other EEA states. Eligible Article 60 entities use the framework for their route. Neither route proves that the firm has notified every host state. The table groups the 51 licensed exchanges we track by home state:

CountryLicensed exchanges we track
Germany7
Malta6
Netherlands6
Austria5
Luxembourg5
Cyprus4
France4
Ireland3

Malta’s MFSA authorised several crypto-native platforms, including OKX, Crypto.com, Gemini and Gate. Austria’s FMA authorised Bybit and KuCoin. Coinbase and Bitstamp have entries through Luxembourg’s CSSF, while Kraken has an entry through the Central Bank of Ireland. The CASP licence guide explains the authorisation process and ESMA’s review of the MFSA.

Reading the table by use case

Common questions

How does this page define the best MiCA exchanges?

The page uses one documented measure: the number of MiCA services recorded for the EEA entity in a current register entry. We include Article 63 authorisations and eligible Article 60 notification entries. We sort larger verified service counts first, with alphabetical ties. The method does not score safety, fees, liquidity, products, support or app quality.

Why do some licensed exchanges not appear in the table?

The table includes only exchanges for which we have verified the exact service count in the register. Licensed exchanges without a verified count remain on the full licensed list. A missing count means unverified, not zero.

Is a broader service scope always better for me?

Not necessarily. A narrow recorded scope can suit someone who needs only spot trading. You may need a broader scope if you want custody, fiat exchange, execution and transfers from one supervised entity.

Do these exchanges offer perpetual futures in the EU?

Generally no. High-leverage perpetuals are not a MiCA crypto-asset service. A firm needs separate MiFID II permissions to offer them to EEA retail customers. Bybit EU, for example, is licensed for spot and custody but does not offer perpetuals to EEA retail customers.