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Is Tradevest Markets AG licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
Tradevest Markets AG's European entity (Tradevest Markets AG) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Germany on 19 December 2025.
Verdict: Tradevest Markets AG appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | Tradevest Markets AG |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Germany |
| National Competent Authority | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 391200KFWD74ZYNEEA30 |
| Authorised services | Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Order execution |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About Tradevest Markets AG
Tradevest Markets AG is a German securities institution regulated by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), not a consumer-facing crypto exchange. According to research from Osborne Clarke and the Tradevest Group, the entity is part of the Tradevest Group and focuses on infrastructure for digital and traditional assets aimed at institutional clients rather than retail spot trading, custody, savings, staking or card products. The same research reports the entity was established around 2025 following the acquisition of Renell Wertpapierhandelsbank AG, with headquarters in Munich, Germany. Sources: Osborne Clarke, Tradevest
On the legal point, the contracting entity is Tradevest Markets AG, supervised in Germany by BaFin. Under the ESMA register of MiCA-authorised firms, the services listed for this entity are the operation of a trading platform (exchange for funds and exchange for crypto-assets) and the execution of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients. The MiCA authorisation does not, on this record, extend to other crypto-asset services such as custody and administration, transfers, portfolio management, advice, or placing of crypto-assets. Source: Tradevest
Research from Osborne Clarke indicates that within the Tradevest Group, crypto custody and transfer services are provided by a separate BaFin-licensed entity, Tradevest Digital Assets GmbH, while Tradevest Markets AG itself is described as undergoing a MiCAR notification procedure for crypto-asset trading on an institutional B2B basis. The available research does not document EUR or SEPA support, an asset coverage list, or any retail consumer product offered by Tradevest Markets AG, so those details are not stated here. Source: Osborne Clarke
Which crypto services is Tradevest Markets AG authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), Tradevest Markets AG (Tradevest Markets AG) 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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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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Execution of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients
The exchange can place orders for you on third-party venues (smart-routing). Less common in retail crypto; relevant for brokerage-style services.
Which services is Tradevest Markets AG not authorised to offer?
Tradevest Markets AG's MiCA licence does not cover: Custody, Trading platform, Placing, Order R&T, Advice, Portfolio mgmt, Transfer services. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by Tradevest Markets AG 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 Tradevest Markets AG licensed in Germany?
Germany's BaFin runs a strict, banking-style authorisation model. Trade Republic, which already held a German banking licence, was authorised in April 2025. BaFin previously refused Binance's German licence application in 2023, leading Binance to withdraw from the German market. Source: Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
| National Competent Authority | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) |
|---|---|
| Investor compensation | EdW (compensation scheme for securities firms) plus bank-deposit cover where applicable. |
| Regulatory context | BaFin's banking-style scrutiny is the highest barrier among MiCA NCAs. |
What does this mean for users of Tradevest Markets AG in the EU?
If you transact through Tradevest Markets AG's EEA-authorised entity (Tradevest Markets AG), 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 Tradevest Markets AG's terms of service that your contracting entity is Tradevest Markets AG, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to Tradevest Markets AG?
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 |
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Frequently asked questions about Tradevest Markets AG and MiCA
Is Tradevest Markets AG licensed under MiCA?
Yes. Tradevest Markets AG appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Germany.
Which EU countries can Tradevest Markets AG 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 Tradevest Markets AG 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 Tradevest Markets AG'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 Tradevest Markets AG's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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