Which crypto exchanges accept users from Ethiopia?
Of the 5 exchanges we track, 4 accept sign-ups from Ethiopia, based on their own terms. NBE public notice of 2026-02-27: Birr-paired P2P trading or exchange involving cryptocurrencies is prohibited until a framework is introduced.
National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) · checked 6 Nov 2026
Exchanges, ordered by data
Order: accepts sign-ups → local regulator record → ETB P2P ads (20+ count as one level) → App Store ratings in Ethiopia. Payouts do not affect the order. How we order
| Exchange | Accepts users | Local record | App Store | ETB P2P | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binance | Yes6 Nov 2026 | Sign-ups open, no local licence found | Apple has no App Store in Ethiopia | Not tracked | |
| Bitget | Yes6 Nov 2026 | Sign-ups open, no local licence found | Apple has no App Store in Ethiopia | Not tracked | |
| Bybit | Yes6 Nov 2026 | Sign-ups open, no local licence found | Apple has no App Store in Ethiopia | Not tracked | |
| OKX | Yes6 Nov 2026 | Sign-ups open, no local licence found | Apple has no App Store in Ethiopia | Not tracked | |
| Gate | Not confirmed6 Nov 2026 | Sign-up status unconfirmed | Apple has no App Store in Ethiopia | Not tracked |
Binance or OKX in Ethiopia
| Binance | OKX | |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts sign-ups | Yes | Yes |
| Local record | Sign-ups open, no local licence found | Sign-ups open, no local licence found |
| Official app in this App Store | Apple has no App Store in Ethiopia | Apple has no App Store in Ethiopia |
| ETB P2P | Not tracked | Not tracked |
Questions
Which crypto exchanges accept users from Ethiopia?
Of the exchanges we track, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, OKX accept sign-ups from Ethiopia, based on their own terms.
Is crypto regulated in Ethiopia?
NBE public notice of 2026-02-27: Birr-paired P2P trading or exchange involving cryptocurrencies is prohibited until a framework is introduced.
How is this table ordered?
By data only: whether the exchange accepts sign-ups, then local regulator records, then local P2P activity, then App Store ratings. Payouts do not affect the order.