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🇦🇫 Best Crypto Exchange in Afghanistan (2026)

Looking for the best crypto exchange in Afghanistan? We compared 8 crypto exchanges and found 5 that welcome traders from Afghanistan. Our best crypto exchange in Afghanistan is Bybit — world's #2 exchange — licensed in dubai & the eu.

RegionSouthern Asia
CurrencyAfghan Afghani (AFN)
Regulatorthe national central bank or securities regulator
Crypto Exchanges available5

Top 5 crypto exchanges in Afghanistan

ExchangeScoreMin depositMax leverageTrading feesRegulationAfghanistan
Bybit9.5No minimum (crypto)Up to 100x on perpetual futuresSpot 0.10% / 0.10% · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.055% takerVARA, MiCA (Austria), AFSA✓ AvailableVisit Site
Binance9.3No minimum (crypto)Up to 125x on futuresSpot 0.10% / 0.10% (25% off with BNB) · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.05% takerVARA, ADGM, AMF✓ AvailableVisit Site
MEXC9.0No minimum (crypto)Up to 200x on futuresSpot 0% maker / 0.05% taker · Futures 0% maker / 0.01–0.02% takerRegistered: Seychelles✓ AvailableVisit Site
KuCoin8.8No minimum (crypto)Up to 125x on futuresSpot 0.10% / 0.10% (KCS discount) · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.06% takerMiCA (Austria), FIU-IND, AUSTRAC✓ AvailableVisit Site
BitBase8.2No minimum (crypto)Up to 150x on perpetual futuresSpot 0.10% / 0.10% · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.06% takerRegistered: Panama✓ AvailableVisit Site
★ Top pick
#1

Bybit

World's #2 exchange — licensed in Dubai & the EU

9.5/10
✓ Accepts traders from Afghanistan
Min deposit
No minimum (crypto)
Max leverage
Up to 100x on perpetual futures
Fees
Spot 0.10% / 0.10% · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.055% taker
Markets
1,800+ assets
Regulated / registered:🇦🇪 VARA🇦🇹 MiCA (Austria)🇰🇿 AFSA🇬🇪 NBG🇮🇳 FIU-IND
  • Licensed in Dubai (VARA) and MiCA-authorised in the EU
  • 1,800+ assets with deep futures liquidity
  • Copy trading, trading bots and Earn
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#2

Binance

World's largest exchange by volume

9.3/10
✓ Accepts traders from Afghanistan
Min deposit
No minimum (crypto)
Max leverage
Up to 125x on futures
Fees
Spot 0.10% / 0.10% (25% off with BNB) · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker
Markets
500+ coins, 1,500+ pairs
Regulated / registered:🇦🇪 VARA🇦🇪 ADGM🇫🇷 AMF🇮🇹 OAM🇪🇸 Bank of Spain🇵🇱 Poland
  • Deepest liquidity and largest trading volume
  • Spot, futures, options, Earn and P2P in one app
  • Licences in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kazakhstan and the EU
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#3

MEXC

Biggest altcoin selection, 0% maker fees

9.0/10
✓ Accepts traders from Afghanistan
Min deposit
No minimum (crypto)
Max leverage
Up to 200x on futures
Fees
Spot 0% maker / 0.05% taker · Futures 0% maker / 0.01–0.02% taker
Markets
2,700+ coins, 800+ futures pairs
Regulated / registered:🇸🇨 Registered: Seychelles
  • 2,700+ coins — new tokens list first
  • 0% maker fees on spot and futures
  • Ultra-low futures taker fees
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#4

KuCoin

1,000+ coins and trading bots

8.8/10
✓ Accepts traders from Afghanistan
Min deposit
No minimum (crypto)
Max leverage
Up to 125x on futures
Fees
Spot 0.10% / 0.10% (KCS discount) · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker
Markets
1,000+ coins, 1,300+ pairs
Regulated / registered:🇦🇹 MiCA (Austria)🇮🇳 FIU-IND🇦🇺 AUSTRAC
  • 1,000+ coins including many small caps
  • Built-in trading bots (grid, DCA)
  • SOC 2 Type II & ISO 27001 security certifications
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#5

BitBase

New exchange with 150x perpetual futures

8.2/10
✓ Accepts traders from Afghanistan
Min deposit
No minimum (crypto)
Max leverage
Up to 150x on perpetual futures
Fees
Spot 0.10% / 0.10% · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker
Markets
50+ coins, 120+ pairs
Regulated / registered:🇵🇦 Registered: Panama
  • USDT and USDC-margined perpetual futures up to 150x
  • Competitive futures fees
  • Advanced order types (Post-Only, Trigger)
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How to choose the best crypto exchange in Afghanistan

  1. Check local rules. Crypto rules in Afghanistan are set by the national central bank or securities regulator.
  2. Compare fees. Futures maker fees range from 0% at MEXC to 0.02% at Bitunix, Bybit and Binance.
  3. Funding in Afghan Afghani (AFN). Buy USDT through P2P or a card partner, then trade.
  4. Use the exchange wallet safely. Enable 2FA, an anti-phishing code and a withdrawal whitelist.
  5. Try copy trading. BingX, Bitunix and Bybit let you follow experienced traders.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best crypto exchange in Afghanistan?
Bybit is our best crypto exchange in Afghanistan, followed by Binance, MEXC, KuCoin.
Which crypto exchanges accept users from Afghanistan?
Bybit, Binance, MEXC, KuCoin, BitBase accept users from Afghanistan.
What is the best crypto exchange wallet in Afghanistan?
Bybit, Binance offer an easy exchange wallet for deposits, storage and trading.
How do I buy USDT in Afghanistan?
Use P2P marketplaces (paying in Afghan Afghani (AFN)), card purchases through a payment partner, or a local exchange, then transfer USDT to your trading exchange on the correct network.
Is crypto trading legal in Afghanistan?
Crypto rules in Afghanistan are overseen by the national central bank or securities regulator. This is general information, not legal advice.

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