Japan: Crypto Trading Rules & Available Platforms

Japan permits crypto trading.

Asset classes on Canborsa

Crypto perps

52 markets ›

Stock & pre-IPO perps

26 markets ›

Commodity perps

4 markets ›

Index perps

4 markets ›

Standard JPY deposit method, settling quickly and cheaply through Japan's domestic Zengin system.

Many Japanese banks block crypto card purchases outright; a debit card or extra security step may be needed.

Cash-based alternative to bank transfer for smaller crypto purchases, reflecting Japan's cash commerce culture.

Digital wallet method supported by Banxa for crypto purchases in Japan.

Digital wallet method supported by Banxa for crypto purchases in Japan.

Crypto-asset income is assessed as miscellaneous income (雑所得) under the Income Tax Act (所法35). The NTA's own worked example — compensation paid in yen in place of crypto-assets — is taxed 雑所得として課税の対象.

Japan treats crypto trading as legal.

Japan residents can choose from 30 platforms, including Aevo, ApeX and Aster.

In Japan, crypto accounts can be funded using Bank Transfer (Zengin), Credit/Debit Card and Convenience Store Payment.

On derivatives: Permitted to retail, but only through an operator that is registered/notified with the FSA.

From Japan, Canborsa's trading fee is 0.07% per side.