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Is Bitfinex Available in 🇯🇵 Japan?
Yes — Bitfinex is available in Japan
Bitfinex accepts clients from Japan. Regulated by FSA.
Availability last verified: June 2026
Broker availability in 🇯🇵 Japan
118 / 340 brokers118 out of 340 brokers in our database accept clients from Japan (35% availability). See all available brokers →
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| Regulator | FSA | FCA, SEC | SEC, MAS | MAS, FCA |
| Min. deposit | $10000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0.1 pips | 0.5 pips | 0.2 pips | 0.4 pips |
| Max leverage | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Bitfinex in 🇯🇵 Japan?
Min. deposit
$10000
Spread from
0.1 pips
Max leverage
10
BrokerRank score
3.47 / 5
- Lending market for passive income
- Advanced order types
- Margin trading up to 10x
- Deep liquidity for large orders
- Regulated by FSA — legally available to Japan residents under FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency)
Trading conditions in 🇯🇵 Japan
Regulated by FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency). Max forex leverage: 1:25. Permitted instruments: Forex, Stocks, Futures, Options, ETFs. Japan has some of the strictest leverage limits globally. Crypto exchanges must be FSA-registered. CFDs are permitted but tightly regulated.
Other top brokers available in 🇯🇵 Japan
Comparing Bitfinex with other brokers available to Japan traders.
- FDIC-insured USD balances
- Available in 100+ countries
- Coinbase Pro/Advanced for lower fees
- Advanced tools for professional traders
- Access to 150+ markets in 33 countries
- Very low commissions
- Crypto Visa card with cashback rewards
- Earn/staking products
- Easy mobile-first experience
- MT4 and proprietary platform
- Extensive market research
- Part of StoneX Group (publicly listed)
About Bitfinex
Regulated by
FSA
Headquarters
Hong Kong
Founded
2012
Min. deposit
$10000
BrokerRank score
3.47 / 5
Markets
crypto
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Bitfinex available in Japan?
Yes — Bitfinex accepts clients from Japan. The broker is regulated by FSA. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to Bitfinex for Japan traders?
The top-rated brokers available in Japan include Coinbase, Interactive Brokers, Crypto.com. All are verified to accept clients from Japan and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Bitfinex from Japan?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Bitfinex's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
4Is forex trading legal in Japan?
Yes — forex trading is legal in Japan and regulated by FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency). The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:25. Only brokers licensed in Japan or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
5What leverage is available for traders in Japan?
Forex: up to 1:25. Stocks: up to 1:3.3. These limits are set by FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency) and apply to all licensed brokers serving Japan residents. Japan has some of the strictest leverage limits globally. Crypto exchanges must be FSA-registered. CFDs are permitted but tightly regulated.
6Which financial instruments can traders in Japan access?
Traders in Japan regulated by FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency) can access the following instruments: Forex, Stocks, Futures, Options, ETFs. Japan has some of the strictest leverage limits globally. Crypto exchanges must be FSA-registered. CFDs are permitted but tightly regulated.
7Which brokers accept clients from Japan?
118 out of 340 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from Japan. The top-rated options include Coinbase, Interactive Brokers, Crypto.com. You can see the full list on our Japan brokers page.