🇲🇹 Best Crypto Exchange in Malta (2026)

Looking for the best crypto exchange in Malta? We compared 8 crypto exchanges and found 8 that welcome traders from Malta. Our best crypto exchange in Malta is Bitunix — top pick — high-leverage futures with low fees.

RegionSouthern Europe

CurrencyEuro (EUR)

RegulatorMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)

Crypto Exchanges available8

Local rules in Malta: As an EU member state, Malta applies ESMA rules: retail forex leverage is capped at 1:30 on major pairs, and crypto-asset service providers need MiCA authorisation — Bybit, BingX and KuCoin are MiCA-authorised for the EU.

Top 8 crypto exchanges in Malta

Exchange	Score	Min deposit	Max leverage	Trading fees	Regulation	Malta
Bitunix	9.6	≈ $10 in crypto	Up to 200x on perpetual futures	Spot 0.08% / 0.10% · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker	FinCEN, FINTRAC, AUSTRAC	✓ Available	Visit Site
Bybit	9.5	No minimum (crypto)	Up to 100x on perpetual futures	Spot 0.10% / 0.10% · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.055% taker	VARA, MiCA (Austria), AFSA	✓ Available	Visit Site
BloFin	9.4	No minimum (crypto)	Up to 150x on BTC & ETH perpetuals	Spot 0.10% / 0.10% · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker	Registered: Cayman Islands	✓ Available	Visit Site
Binance	9.3	No minimum (crypto)	Up to 125x on futures	Spot 0.10% / 0.10% (25% off with BNB) · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker	VARA, ADGM, AMF	✓ Available	Visit Site
BingX	9.1	No minimum (crypto)	Up to 125x on perpetual futures	Spot from 0.10% · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker	MiCA (Austria), AUSTRAC, FCIS	✓ Available	Visit Site
MEXC	9.0	No minimum (crypto)	Up to 200x on futures	Spot 0% maker / 0.05% taker · Futures 0% maker / 0.01–0.02% taker	Registered: Seychelles	✓ Available	Visit Site
KuCoin	8.8	No minimum (crypto)	Up to 125x on futures	Spot 0.10% / 0.10% (KCS discount) · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker	MiCA (Austria), FIU-IND, AUSTRAC	✓ Available	Visit Site
BitBase	8.2	No minimum (crypto)	Up to 150x on perpetual futures	Spot 0.10% / 0.10% · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker	Registered: Panama	✓ Available	Visit Site

★ Top pick

Bitunix

Top pick — high-leverage futures with low fees

9.6/10

✓ Accepts traders from Malta

Min deposit: ≈ $10 in crypto
Max leverage: Up to 200x on perpetual futures
Fees: Spot 0.08% / 0.10% · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker
Markets: 700+ trading pairs

Regulated / registered:🇺🇸 FinCEN🇨🇦 FINTRAC🇦🇺 AUSTRAC🇸🇻 El Salvador

Up to 200x leverage on perpetual futures
Low futures fees (0.02% / 0.06%)
Copy trading and TradingView charts built in

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★ Top pick

Bybit

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

9.5/10

✓ Accepts traders from Malta

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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★ Top pick

BloFin

Pro futures platform with 150x and copy trading

9.4/10

✓ Accepts traders from Malta

Min deposit: No minimum (crypto)
Max leverage: Up to 150x on BTC & ETH perpetuals
Fees: Spot 0.10% / 0.10% · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker
Markets: 500+ assets, 460+ USDT perpetuals

Regulated / registered:🇰🇾 Registered: Cayman Islands

Up to 150x leverage on BTC and ETH
460+ USDT perpetual futures
Copy trading and grid bots

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Binance

World's largest exchange by volume

9.3/10

✓ Accepts traders from Malta

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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BingX

Copy-trading leader with 125x futures

9.1/10

✓ Accepts traders from Malta

Min deposit: No minimum (crypto)
Max leverage: Up to 125x on perpetual futures
Fees: Spot from 0.10% · Futures 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker
Markets: 1,000+ spot assets, 170+ perpetual markets

Regulated / registered:🇦🇹 MiCA (Austria)🇦🇺 AUSTRAC🇱🇹 FCIS

Market-leading copy trading
Competitive 0.02% / 0.05% futures fees
MiCA authorisation for its EU entity

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MEXC

Biggest altcoin selection, 0% maker fees

9.0/10

✓ Accepts traders from Malta

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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KuCoin

1,000+ coins and trading bots

8.8/10

✓ Accepts traders from Malta

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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BitBase

New exchange with 150x perpetual futures

8.2/10

✓ Accepts traders from Malta

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 Malta

Check local rules. Crypto rules in Malta are set by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).
Compare fees. Futures maker fees range from 0% at MEXC to 0.02% at Bitunix, Bybit and Binance.
Funding in Euro (EUR). Buy USDT through P2P or a card partner, then trade.
Use the exchange wallet safely. Enable 2FA, an anti-phishing code and a withdrawal whitelist.
Try copy trading. BingX, Bitunix and Bybit let you follow experienced traders.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best crypto exchange in Malta?

Bitunix is our best crypto exchange in Malta, followed by Bybit, BloFin, Binance.

Which crypto exchanges accept users from Malta?

Bitunix, Bybit, BloFin, Binance, BingX, MEXC, KuCoin, BitBase accept users from Malta.

What is the best crypto exchange wallet in Malta?

Bitunix, Bybit, Binance offer an easy exchange wallet for deposits, storage and trading.

How do I buy USDT in Malta?

Use P2P marketplaces (paying in Euro (EUR)), 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 Malta?

As an EU member state, Malta applies ESMA rules: retail forex leverage is capped at 1:30 on major pairs, and crypto-asset service providers need MiCA authorisation — Bybit, BingX and KuCoin are MiCA-authorised for the EU. This is general information, not legal advice.

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