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Last updated: November 14, 2026
France has one of the strictest crypto regulators in Europe, and 2026 changed a lot for French traders. The old PSAN registration system ended on June 30, 2026, only MiCA licensed platforms can serve French clients now, and Binance has told its French users it will close their accounts at the end of the year.
So where can you still trade crypto futures from France in 2027, how much leverage is allowed, how do you fund your account in euros, and how much tax do you pay? Here is the full picture in plain words.
Yes, crypto futures are legal in France when they come from a platform licensed under EU rules. Kraken, Coinbase and OKX offer futures to French residents with up to 10x leverage, and you can fund them in euros by SEPA transfer. Binance is closing French accounts on December 31, 2026, and Bybit EU offers no futures. Gains are taxed at a flat 31.4% since January 2026.
How Crypto Is Regulated in France
The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) supervises crypto in France. From 2019 crypto businesses had to register as a PSAN (digital asset service provider). Around 117 firms were registered by the end of 2025.
That system ended with the EU's MiCA regulation. The transition period in France closed on June 30, 2026, and since July 1 only firms with a MiCA licence as a crypto asset service provider (CASP) can serve French clients. Around one third of the old PSAN firms did not get a licence and had to stop. A MiCA licence from any EU country works in France, so a platform licensed in Ireland, Luxembourg or Malta can legally serve you.
Crypto futures are a separate question. MiCA covers buying, selling and holding crypto, but derivatives fall under MiFID II, the EU rules for investment products. A platform needs that second licence to offer futures to French retail traders.
Binance Is Leaving France
Binance did not get a MiCA licence. In early November 2026 it told French users that their accounts will close on December 31, 2026. Deposits are already disabled, and from November 29 any balance left there is charged a monthly fee. If you still have funds there, withdraw them to a licensed platform or your own wallet before the deadline.
Binance did not offer futures to EU retail clients before this either, so French futures traders were already using other platforms.
Where Can You Trade Crypto Futures in France?
Based on platform terms as of November 2026. Tap a name to open the official website.
| Platform | EU licences | Futures for French residents | Max retail leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken ↗ | MiCA (Ireland), MiFID (Cyprus) | Yes, perpetuals and dated futures | Up to 10x |
| Coinbase ↗ | MiCA (Luxembourg), MiFID (Cyprus) | Yes, through Coinbase Advanced | Up to 10x |
| OKX ↗ | MiCA and MiFID (Malta) | Yes, perpetual style futures | Up to 10x |
| Bybit EU | MiCA (Austria) | No, spot and margin only | None for futures |
| Binance | No MiCA licence | No, accounts close Dec 31, 2026 | None |
French platforms such as Coinhouse, Paymium and Deblock hold MiCA licences too, but they focus on buying and holding crypto, not on futures.
In February 2026 the EU regulator ESMA said perpetual futures are likely to fall under CFD rules, which cap crypto leverage for retail traders at 2x. Licensed platforms still offered up to 10x in November 2026, but this can change. The AMF also keeps a public blacklist of unlicensed platforms, so check it before you open an account anywhere.
How to Deposit Euros
This is the easy part. All the licensed platforms above accept SEPA bank transfers in euros, usually free or very cheap, and most arrive within one business day. SEPA Instant often lands in minutes. Cards work too but cost more.
Keep in mind that French banks sometimes question transfers to crypto platforms. Sending money to a MiCA licensed platform in your own name usually avoids problems.
Leverage: Why Lower Is Better
Ten times leverage is more than enough. At 10x, a move of about 10% against you can liquidate your position. At 2x, the price would have to fall almost 50%. Our guide on 10x vs 75x leverage shows the liquidation distance for every level, and our liquidation guide explains how to stay away from it.
If you plan your trades so they still work at 2x or 3x, a future ESMA decision will not break your strategy.
How to Follow Crypto Signals in France
Crypto signals give you an entry zone, take-profit targets and a stop loss. At Bullstar Signals we post setups for Binance Futures pairs. Since Binance is leaving France, you can take the same setups on Kraken, Coinbase or OKX: BTC, ETH, SOL and other large pairs are listed there. For smaller coins that are not available as futures, you can take long setups as spot trades. Our position size calculator helps you size each trade.
Before you follow any signal group, check its record. Every Bullstar VIP signal since 2022 is on our public results page, losses included, and you can test our free Telegram channel first. You can also compare groups in our ranking of crypto signals Telegram groups. This is not financial advice.
Crypto Taxes in France
France taxes crypto gains with the flat tax (PFU). From January 1, 2026 the rate is 31.4%: 12.8% income tax plus 18.6% social contributions, up from 30% before because the CSG went up.
- Small gains. If your total crypto sales in a year are €305 or less, they are not taxed.
- Declaring gains. Gains on crypto sales go on form 2086 with your yearly tax return.
- Foreign accounts. Every crypto account you hold with a platform based outside France must be declared on form 3916-bis, even if you made no profit. The fine starts at €750 per undeclared account.
- Professional traders. If trading is your main activity, gains can be taxed as business income (BNC) at the progressive rate instead.
Gains on crypto futures can be treated differently from spot sales, so ask an expert-comptable how your trades should be declared. Since January 1, 2026 the EU DAC8 rules also require platforms to report customer transactions to tax authorities, so keep a record of every trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is crypto futures trading legal in France?
Yes, when it is offered by a platform licensed under EU rules. Futures need a MiFID II licence on top of MiCA. Kraken, Coinbase and OKX offer them to French residents.
Can I still use Binance in France?
Not for long. Binance has no MiCA licence and is closing French accounts on December 31, 2026. Deposits are already disabled, so move your funds before the deadline.
Does Bybit offer futures in France?
No. Bybit EU holds a MiCA licence in Austria but only offers spot and margin trading to French users, not perpetual futures.
What is the maximum crypto leverage in France?
Licensed platforms offered up to 10x in November 2026. ESMA said perpetual futures are likely to fall under CFD rules, which would cap retail leverage at 2x, so this may change.
What happened to PSAN registration?
The PSAN system ended on June 30, 2026. Since July 1, 2026 only platforms with a MiCA licence can serve French clients.
How is crypto taxed in France?
Gains are taxed at the 31.4% flat tax since January 2026. Total yearly sales of €305 or less are exempt, and foreign crypto accounts must be declared on form 3916-bis.
How do I deposit euros for crypto futures?
Licensed platforms like Kraken, Coinbase and OKX accept SEPA bank transfers in euros, usually free and within one business day.
Final Thoughts
France is a good place to trade crypto futures if you use a licensed platform: Kraken, Coinbase and OKX offer up to 10x leverage with cheap SEPA deposits in euros. The downsides are the 31.4% flat tax, the strict reporting rules and the chance that EU leverage limits get tighter. If you still have money on Binance, move it before December 31.
See how France compares with other countries in our crypto futures ranking by country.
This guide is for information only and is not financial, legal or tax advice. AMF rules and exchange offers change often, so check them before you trade. Crypto futures trading with leverage carries a high risk of loss.