Best brokers for crypto in Albania
For crypto in Albania, from Tirana or anywhere else in the country, 2 of the 7 brokers we review are open to you. XTB does not accept residents of Albania, so XM leads. Because Albania uses the Albanian lek, currency conversion is part of the real cost of investing here.
By Broksal Team, investing in forex and CFD markets since 2017. Updated . How we test
How we score
Each broker gets five sub-scores out of 5:
Regulation and safety (30%), trading costs (25%), platforms and tools (20%), range of markets (15%) and ease of use (10%). The overall score is the weighted average, rounded to one decimal.
Availability is checked against each broker's published country lists. The ranking order is editorial and reflects our commercial agreements, so it does not always follow the scores. Full methodology
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Top 2 crypto brokers for Albania
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Our top pick in Albania
XM
4.6MT4 and MT5 from a $5 deposit, with multiple account types
XTB is not available in Albania
Crypto CFDs Crypto CFDs only: price exposure with leverage, no coin ownership.
- Minimum deposit
- $5
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, XM app
- Entity for Albania
- XM Global Limited — FSC (Belize)
- CFDs
- Yes
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XM's MetaTrader platform on desktop and mobile, with one-click trading on EUR/USD. XM's EU site states that 75.12% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. What we like
- Very low minimum deposit outside the EU
- MT4 and MT5 plus its own mobile app
- Accepts residents of a very wide list of countries
- Standard, Ultra Low and Shares account types
Watch out for
- Not available in the US, Canada, Israel or the UK
- Most non-EU clients are onboarded by an offshore entity with lighter protection
- Dormant account fee after 90 days without activity
Fees
The Standard account is commission-free with costs built into the spread; the Ultra Low account offers tighter spreads. Swaps apply on positions held overnight. A monthly dormant fee is charged after 90 days of inactivity.
Best for
MetaTrader users with small starting balances.
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IC Markets
4.6Raw spreads, MetaTrader, cTrader and TradingView in one account (now branded IC)
Crypto CFDs Crypto CFDs on raw-spread accounts; IC also accepts crypto deposits at its Seychelles entity.
- Minimum deposit
- From $0 (varies by entity)
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader +1
- Entity for Albania
- Raw Trading Ltd (IC Markets Global) — FSA (Seychelles)
- CFDs
- Yes
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IC EU homepage after the rebrand from IC Markets: raw spreads from 0.0 pips and leverage up to 1:30 for EU retail clients. What we like
- Raw Spread accounts with low commissions
- Four platforms, including cTrader and TradingView
- ASIC and CySEC regulated entities
- Popular with automated and high-volume traders
- Rebranded to IC in 2026; same regulated entities
Watch out for
- Not available in the US, Canada, Israel or New Zealand
- Minimum deposit depends on the entity you are assigned
- Thin education and research compared with XTB or IBKR
Fees
Raw Spread accounts charge a commission per lot on top of raw interbank spreads (on MetaTrader it is $3.50 per side per standard lot). The Standard account has no commission and wider spreads. Swaps apply overnight.
Best for
Cost-sensitive and algorithmic traders.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Each broker publishes its own current loss percentage on its website.
Crypto from Albania: the rules
Crypto CFDs from offshore entities can carry high leverage. Check how residents of Albania are taxed on crypto gains.
All 7 brokers we review, checked for crypto in Albania
| Broker | Status | Access | Entity for Albania |
|---|---|---|---|
| XTB | Not available in Albania | — | — |
| XM | #1 in this ranking | Crypto CFDs | XM Global Limited — FSC (Belize) |
| IC Markets | #2 in this ranking | Crypto CFDs | Raw Trading Ltd (IC Markets Global) — FSA (Seychelles) |
| Interactive Brokers | No crypto here | — | — |
| Freedom24 | Not available in Albania | — | — |
| IQ Option | Not available in Albania | — | — |
| eToro | Not available in Albania | — | — |
Crypto rankings in countries bordering Albania
| Country | Brokers offering crypto | #1 |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇪 Montenegro | 4 | XTB |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 6 | XTB |
| 🇲🇰 North Macedonia | 4 | XTB |
| 🇽🇰 Kosovo | 3 | XM |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best crypto broker in Albania?
XM, in our ranking. Crypto CFDs only: price exposure with leverage, no coin ownership. IC Markets completes the top 2.
Which brokers offer crypto to residents of Albania?
Of the brokers we review: XM (crypto cfds) and IC Markets (crypto cfds).
What are the rules for crypto in Albania?
Crypto CFDs from offshore entities can carry high leverage. Check how residents of Albania are taxed on crypto gains.
Can I invest in Albanian lek (ALL)?
Check the account currencies when you sign up. If your account is not in ALL, deposits are converted at the broker's rate.
Do I own the coins when I buy crypto at a broker?
Only with real-crypto offers such as eToro, Interactive Brokers (EEA and US) and XTB in Cyprus. With crypto CFDs you only have exposure to the price.
Availability last checked 6 October 2026. Brokers change their country lists without notice; the broker's sign-up form is the final word.