Bitget Alternatives in the EU (MiCA, 2026)

Licensed Bitget alternatives

Bitget alternatives with current MiCA register entries
				Website
BybitCEXBybit EU GmbH	FMA Austria Austria	5/10	29 of 30 states	AdVisit
OKXCEXOKX Europe Limited	MFSA Malta	9/10	30 of 30 states	AdVisit
KrakenCEXPayward Europe Solutions Limited	Central Bank of Ireland Ireland	8/10	30 of 30 states	AdVisit
CoinbaseCEXCoinbase Luxembourg S.A.	CSSF Luxembourg	7/10	30 of 30 states	AdVisit
Crypto.comCEXForis DAX MT Limited	MFSA Malta	6/10	30 of 30 states	AdVisit
GateCEXGate Technology Limited	MFSA Malta	6/10	30 of 30 states	AdVisit
BitpandaBrokerBitpanda GmbH	FMA Austria Austria	7/10	30 of 30 states	Visit
BitstampCEXBitstamp Europe S.A.	CSSF Luxembourg	7/10	30 of 30 states	Visit
GeminiCEXGemini Intergalactic EU Ltd	MFSA Malta	7/10	30 of 30 states	Visit
BitvavoCEXBitvavo B.V.	AFM Netherlands	3/10	30 of 30 states	Visit
eToroBrokereToro (Europe) Ltd	CySEC Cyprus	7/10	30 of 30 states	AdVisit

Referral disclosure: rows tagged Ad use a sponsored referral link, and we may earn a commission. A row appears only while the firm has a current register entry and no recorded active operations restriction. EEA reach counts the home state plus the host states listed in the ESMA file, out of 30. Affiliate status does not affect inclusion or order.

The table joins each brand to its legal entity in the ESMA snapshot dated 6 October 2026. The services column shows which of the ten MiCA services (a to j) the entry covers. The count does not score product quality. The full list of venues is on the MiCA-licensed exchanges page.

Why EU users look for alternatives

Bitget EU submitted an application to the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) for authorisation as a crypto-asset service provider. Bitget’s update of 2 July 2026 says that Bitget EU intends to provide crypto-asset services once the authorisation is granted. It also says that the timing and outcome depend on the FMA’s assessment. No Bitget entity appeared in the ESMA CASP snapshot dated 6 October 2026.

The national transitional periods under Article 143(3) of MiCA ended on 1 July 2026 at the latest. Since then, an in-scope firm needs a MiCA authorisation or an eligible Article 60 route to serve clients in the EU. Bitget had already narrowed its EU service. From 16 January 2026 it stopped new sign-ups for residents of France and Germany. It announced the end of service for French residents from 31 March 2026. The status and its sources are on our Bitget record.

ESMA said on 23 June 2026 that clients of unauthorised CASPs do not benefit from MiCA safeguards, including protections for client assets. It invited them to move their crypto-assets to an authorised CASP or to a self-hosted wallet.

What to check before switching

The contracting entity. Open the terms of use and find the company that serves you. The brand name is not enough. Our guide on how to check a MiCA licence shows each step.
The services you need. Custody is service a, exchange for euros is c, exchange between crypto-assets is d and transfers are j.
Your country. The entity must be authorised in your state or have notified it as a host state under Article 65. The EEA reach column counts those states.
Assets and networks. Check that the new venue lists the tokens you hold and supports the networks you plan to use for deposits.
Live status. Confirm the entry in the ESMA register on the day you move funds.

How to move funds safely

Open and verify the new account first. Complete the identity checks (KYC) before you start a withdrawal from Bitget.
Choose the destination. You can send assets straight to the new exchange, or first to a wallet that you control (self-custody). Copy the deposit address from the destination itself.
Match the network on both sides. A token can exist on several blockchains. The withdrawal network on Bitget must be one that the destination supports for that token. Add a memo or tag where the destination asks for one.
Send a small test transfer. Wait until it arrives and shows in the destination balance, then send the rest.
Expect transfer checks. EU exchanges must collect sender and recipient information for crypto transfers under Regulation (EU) 2023/1113. For a transfer of more than €1,000 to or from a wallet you control, the exchange must assess whether you own or control that address (Articles 14(5) and 16(2)).
Export your history. Download trade, deposit and withdrawal records while you still have full access.

Common questions

Is Bitget licensed under MiCA?

No. Bitget EU applied to the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) for authorisation as a crypto-asset service provider. Bitget published an update on the process on 2 July 2026. No Bitget entity appeared in the ESMA CASP snapshot dated 6 October 2026. A pending application gives no right to provide crypto-asset services in the EU.

Do I have to close my Bitget account?

No. MiCA regulates the provider, not the account holder. Bitget says that access to your assets remains subject to its platform terms. Follow the dated notices for your account, and keep a copy of your trade and transfer history for tax records.

Can I trade Bitget-style perpetual futures on a licensed EU exchange?

Not under a MiCA entry alone. MiCA does not apply to crypto-assets that qualify as financial instruments (Article 2(4)), and crypto derivatives fall under MiFID II. A venue needs separate investment-firm permissions to offer them to EEA clients. Check the product terms of the EU entity before you move funds for derivatives trading.

What happens if the FMA authorises Bitget EU?

Bitget EU would then appear in the ESMA register with its services and host states. Its notice says it intends to provide crypto-asset services once it holds the authorisation and has completed the remaining regulatory steps. Check the register entry and the contracting entity in the new terms before you rely on it.

Sources

Reviewed 14 October 2026. ESMA register data through 6 October 2026. The page gives general information and does not provide legal, tax or investment advice.