Best crypto exchanges in Sweden
19 licensed crypto exchanges, ranked on the company that would actually open your account. How we rate
Cryptoassets are highly volatile and largely unregulated in some countries. You could lose all the money you invest, and you may not be protected by a compensation scheme.
All 19 crypto exchanges
| # | Exchange | Trading fee | Cryptoassets | Min. deposit | Coinish Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5% | 405+ | Not verified | 80rated 4.1/5 | ||
| 2 | Licensed in Cyprus · CySEC | 0.09% | 300+ | Not verified | 78rated 3.6/5 | |
| 3 | Licensed in Malta · MFSA | Not verified | 400+ | Not verified | 76rated 4.0/5 | |
| 4 | Licensed in Ireland · CBI | 0.8% | 200+ | €1 | 76rated 4.0/5 | |
| 5 | Licensed in Lithuania · Bank of Lithuania | 0.95% | 65+ | Not verified | 72rated 3.2/5 | |
| 6 | Licensed in Austria · FMA (Austria) | 0.1% | 3,324+ | Not verified | 71rated 3.6/5 | |
| 7 | Licensed in the Netherlands · AFM | 0.25% | 400+ | Not verified | 70rated 4.0/5 | |
| 8 | Licensed in Cyprus · CySEC | 1%App fee | 100+ | Not verified | 69rated 3.3/5 | |
| 9 | Licensed in Austria · FMA (Austria) | 0.1% | 100+ | Not verified | 68rated 3.6/5 | |
| 10 | 0.1% | 5,300+ | Not verified | 66rated 3.6/5 | ||
| 11 | Licensed in Austria · FMA (Austria) | Not verified | 650+ | €10 | 63rated 3.8/5 | |
| 12 | Licensed in Malta · MFSA | 0.35% | Not verified | Not verified | 62rated 3.1/5 | |
| 13 | Licensed in Germany · BaFin | €1/order | 50+ | $0 | 59rated 3.4/5 | |
| 14 | Licensed in Spain · CNMV | Not verified | 300+ | Not verified | 58rated 3.4/5 | |
| 15 | Licensed in Luxembourg · CSSF | 0.4% | Not verified | Not verified | 58rated 3.7/5 | |
| 16 | Licensed in Austria · FMA (Austria) | 0.1% | Not verified | €10 | 56rated 3.4/5 | |
| 17 | Licensed in Malta · MFSA | 1.2% | 99+ | Not verified | 54rated 2.8/5 | |
| 18 | Licensed in Latvia · Bank of Latvia | 1.49%App fee | 90+ | Not verified | 53rated 2.6/5 | |
| 19 | Licensed in Austria · FMA (Austria) | 1.49%App fee | 1+ | Not verified | 34rated 2.4/5 |
Good to know
Crypto rules in Sweden
Since the MiCA transitional period ended on 1 July 2026, crypto platforms serving EU residents need MiCA authorisation as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) in an EU member state. Sweden's transition ended in June 2026. Since then, Finansinspektionen says, only licensed firms may offer crypto services in Sweden.
Regulator sources (3)
“Den sista juni löpte tidsfristen ut för övergångsperioden av EU:s kryptoregelverk Mica. Det betyder att enbart bolag med tillstånd får erbjuda kryptotjänster i Sverige framöver.”
fi.se · Oct 29, 2026
“Articles 109 and 110 of the MiCA Regulation empower ESMA to publish a central register of crypto-asset white papers, authorised crypto-asset service providers, and non-compliant entities”
esma.europa.eu · Oct 5, 2026
“Regulation (MiCA) on 1 July 2026”
esma.europa.eu · Oct 5, 2026
Crypto in Sweden at a glance
- 19 crypto exchanges with a verified licence serve residents of Sweden: 19 serve under an EU passport.
- Top pick by Coinish Score: Coinbase (80/100, Editor Rating 4.1/5).
- Lowest order-book trading fee: 0.09% (Revolut).
- No minimum deposit: Trade Republic.
How this ranking works
Ranked by Coinish Score: half the Editor Rating for the entity that serves residents of Sweden, half Market Signal. Brokers without enough verified data for a rating are placed by Market Signal and labelled; brokers with neither are listed last. How we rate
Crypto in Sweden: what to know
Of the 19 crypto exchanges on this list, 5 serve Sweden under a MiCA authorisation from FMA (Austria) (Bybit, KuCoin, Bitpanda and 2 more), 4 serve Sweden under a MiCA authorisation from MFSA in Malta (Crypto.com, Gate, OKX and 1 more), 2 serve Sweden under a MiCA authorisation from CSSF in Luxembourg (Coinbase and Bitstamp) and 2 serve Sweden under a MiCA authorisation from CySEC in Cyprus (Revolut and eToro); 6 more are authorised by CBI, Bank of Lithuania, AFM, BaFin, CNMV and Bank of Latvia.
Base-tier spot taker fees on the order-book exchanges here run from 0.09% (Revolut) to 1.2% (Gemini). Apps without an order book charge a per-trade fee instead: eToro 1%, Paybis 1.49% and 21bitcoin 1.49%.
What to check before you open an account in Sweden
- Search the company name on the Finansinspektionen register (fi.se); for a firm licensed elsewhere, on its home regulator's register too (FMA (Austria), MFSA and CSSF for most of this list).
- Check which company your contract is with. Coinbase, for example, onboards residents of Sweden through Coinbase Luxembourg S.A. (CSSF, MiCA CASP · LEI 984500F14CA4571AAC11), and the name on the account-opening documents should match the list.
- Confirm the exchange is an authorised CASP on ESMA's interim MiCA register, and that Sweden is among the member states it has notified.
Is crypto trading legal in Sweden?
Yes, with a licensed provider. Since the MiCA transitional period ended on 1 July 2026, crypto platforms serving EU residents need MiCA authorisation as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) in an EU member state. Sweden's transition ended in June 2026. Since then, Finansinspektionen says, only licensed firms may offer crypto services in Sweden.
Sources: fi.se, esma.europa.eu
What is the best crypto exchange in Sweden?
By Coinish Score, Coinbase (80/100, Editor Rating 4.1/5), through Coinbase Luxembourg S.A. (CSSF, MiCA CASP · LEI 984500F14CA4571AAC11). Revolut (78) and Crypto.com (76) follow. The score rates the company that would serve you in Sweden, so the same brand can rank differently in another country.
What does Finansinspektionen tell crypto users in Sweden?
Check the company yourself. FI's and ESMA's registers show whether it holds a MiCA licence, in Sweden or in another EU country, and FI points out that a well-known brand proves nothing on its own. Firms without a licence have to wind down in an orderly way and tell customers how to move their crypto. A licence doesn't make crypto safe, either: you can still lose money.
Source: fi.se
Can a crypto exchange licensed in another EU country serve you in Sweden?
Yes. A crypto-asset service provider authorised under MiCA in one member state can serve residents of the others once its home regulator has notified them. All 19 on this list reach Sweden that way, most from Austria (5), Malta (4) and Luxembourg (2).
The home regulator supervises the exchange, and ESMA keeps the central register of authorised CASPs, so you can check any of them there.
Sources: fi.se, esma.europa.eu
Is crypto held on an exchange protected in Sweden?
Crypto held with an exchange is not covered by investor compensation schemes, so the exchange's own safeguards (segregated client assets, cold storage, proof of reserves) matter more than for a broker account.
Source: eiopa.europa.eu
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