Is Bitvavo regulated?
Summary
Yes, Bitvavo is a regulated crypto service provider. This article explains which license Bitvavo holds, which regulators are involved, and how this protects you as a user.
Bitvavo is licensed under MiCAR by the AFM
Bitvavo is officially licensed under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). This license is issued by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).
With this license, Bitvavo is allowed to offer three regulated services:
- Custody of crypto-assets – securely storing crypto on your behalf
- Trading platform services – providing a marketplace to buy and sell crypto
- Transfer of crypto-assets – sending crypto at your request
This MiCAR license confirms that Bitvavo meets strict EU-wide standards around governance, transparency, operational security, and customer protection.
What does this mean for you?
Because Bitvavo is now regulated under MiCAR, you can:
- Trade crypto through a licensed and supervised exchange
- Rely on European-level protections and security standards
- Enjoy better trading conditions thanks to EU-wide market access
FAQ
What is MiCAR?
MiCAR stands for Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. It’s a new EU-wide law that sets consistent rules for crypto service providers, aimed at improving customer protection and market stability.
What is the AFM?
The AFM (Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets) is the financial regulator in the Netherlands. It supervises Bitvavo’s MiCAR license and supervises if we operate transparently and fairly in line with MiCAR.
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