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Is Bybit licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
Bybit's European entity (Bybit EU GmbH) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Austria on 28 May 2025.
Verdict: Bybit appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | Bybit EU GmbH |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Austria |
| National Competent Authority | Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 5299005V5GBSN2A4C303 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Placing, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About Bybit
Bybit is a consumer cryptocurrency exchange. Its European service at bybit.eu is operated by Bybit EU GmbH, a legal entity seated in Vienna, Austria, that holds an authorisation under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA/MiCAR). The wider Bybit group traces back to a global parent founded in 2018 and based in Dubai. The product is a multi-asset retail account rather than a single-coin app: Bybit EU's site describes funding in EUR via SEPA, bank transfer or card, buying and selling major cryptocurrencies, holding and managing a portfolio, and a Bybit Card for spending. Source: bybit.eu
On the legal question, the contracting and regulated entity is Bybit EU GmbH, and its national regulator is the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). Under MiCA, this authorisation covers a defined list of crypto-asset services. For Bybit EU those are: custody and administration of crypto-assets, exchange of crypto-assets for funds, exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, placing of crypto-assets, and transfer services for crypto-assets on behalf of clients. Sources: FMA Austria authorisation notice, bybit.eu
It is important to read the licence by what it does not include as well as what it does. The MiCA services listed for Bybit EU GmbH do not extend to operating a trading platform for crypto-assets, providing advice on crypto-assets, or providing portfolio management. Bybit's own risk disclosure makes a related point directly, stating that Bybit EU holds a MiCAR licence for designated services and that certain offerings on bybit.eu fall outside the scope of MiCAR regulatory oversight. Anything labelled here as a self-claim, including Bybit EU's statement that it is compliant with EU regulations under MiCAR and that user assets are held on a 1:1 basis, is the company's own representation rather than an independent finding. Sources: Bybit EU risk disclosure, FMA Austria authorisation notice
And what about derivatives?
Bybit's MiCA authorisation above covers spot crypto services only. Crypto derivatives - perpetual futures, options, CFDs - fall under MiFID II, a separate EU regime. Bybit's MiFID II status is tracked on a dedicated page.
Bybit has applied for MiFID II authorisation; not yet granted. See the full MiFID II profile for Bybit →
Which crypto services is Bybit authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), Bybit (Bybit EU GmbH) is approved to provide the following services to EEA residents. Each service is defined in Article 3(1)(16) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114.
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Providing custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients
The exchange holds your crypto in its own wallets. Authorisation here means MiCA's segregation and insurance rules apply: client crypto-assets must be ring-fenced from the exchange's own funds.
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Exchange of crypto-assets for funds
The exchange offers crypto-to-fiat (e.g. BTC to EUR) and fiat-to-crypto conversion. Authorisation here implies MiCA's pricing transparency requirements.
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Exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets
The exchange offers crypto-to-crypto trading (e.g. BTC to ETH). Required for most spot trading pairs not denominated in fiat.
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Placing of crypto-assets
The exchange can underwrite or distribute new crypto-asset issuances. Relevant for primary offerings and structured token launches.
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Providing transfer services for crypto-assets on behalf of clients
The exchange can move crypto between addresses on your behalf, including off-platform withdrawals. The Travel Rule applies to these transfers.
Which services is Bybit not authorised to offer?
Bybit's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Order execution, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by Bybit under a different regulatory framework (for example, derivatives may fall under MiFID II rather than MiCA). Source: ESMA Register, retrieved 30 June 2026.
See other MiCA-authorised exchanges by service:
Why is Bybit licensed in Austria?
Austria's FMA has been an active MiCA gatekeeper, authorising Bitpanda (a domestic champion), Bybit's EU entity and KuCoin EU. The FMA's known stance: tight scrutiny on AML compliance, with KuCoin EU subjected to a ban on new business in late 2025 before it staffed up its compliance function. Source: Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA).
| National Competent Authority | Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) |
|---|---|
| Investor compensation | Austrian compensation scheme; verify scope via FMA. |
| Regulatory context | Bitpanda's home jurisdiction; FMA scrutiny is comparatively heavy. |
What does this mean for users of Bybit in the EU?
If you transact through Bybit's EEA-authorised entity (Bybit EU GmbH), the protections introduced by MiCA apply to your relationship from onwards. In practical terms this means: client crypto-assets are ring-fenced from the exchange's own funds (Article 70 MiCA), the authorised entity holds prudential capital, has formal complaint-handling procedures, and is subject to transparency obligations on fees and order execution. Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/1114.
One thing to verify yourself: the legal entity you contract with day-to-day must match the entity in the ESMA register. Some global exchanges operate multiple legal entities under one brand. Confirm in Bybit's terms of service that your contracting entity is Bybit EU GmbH, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to Bybit?
Three MiCA-authorised providers to consider. Drawn from the ESMA register, never paid placement.
| Provider | Home Member State | Authorised | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaric Securities | Bulgaria | 9 services | |
| OKX | Malta | 9 services | |
| Kraken | Ireland | 8 services |
Related reading
Understand the regulatory context behind Bybit's entry on the register:
Frequently asked questions about Bybit and MiCA
Is Bybit licensed under MiCA?
Yes. Bybit appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Austria.
Which EU countries can Bybit serve under this licence?
A MiCA authorisation in one EEA member state permits passporting across all EEA member states, subject to a notification process to each host-state regulator.
Are my crypto-assets on Bybit protected under MiCA?
MiCA introduces ring-fencing of client crypto-assets, prudential capital requirements for the authorised entity, complaint-handling obligations, and conduct rules. It does not provide a deposit-guarantee scheme equivalent to bank deposit insurance.
What's the difference between the authorised entity and the global brand?
Some global exchanges operate multiple legal entities. The MiCA authorisation applies only to the specific legal entity in the ESMA register, not to the global brand. Verify the contracting entity in Bybit's terms of service.
Where can I check the official record?
The ESMA register publishes the authoritative list and updates it weekly. The direct link to Bybit's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
Sources
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