The availability of the futures contract trading service on Binance Futures is highly variable in 2025. Therefore, we have prepared an up-to-date list below of countries where Binance Futures is no longer available, as well as instructions on how to check whether you can use Futures in your country:
Quick way to check if Binance Futures is available in your country:
Go to the
Binance Futures websiteSelect one of the available contracts (for example, BTCUSDC – see screenshot below)Set the minimum order amount and the lowest possible leverage (to minimize the risk of potential loss) and try to place an orderIf the following message appears after attempting to place an order, it means Binance Futures is not available in your country
Where is Binance Futures currently unavailable?
As of August 2025, Binance Futures is not available in the following countries, due to regulatory changes:
North America: United States, CanadaEurope: Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, United KingdomAsia & Pacific: Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, China (excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan), India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, New Zealand (for Futures, Web3 Wallet, and Square)Middle East & Africa: Algeria, Armenia, Bahrain, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, United Arab EmiratesSouth America: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, GuyanaOther: Iran, Myanmar, Bosnia
The above list is compiled based on reports of restrictions, including the ban on futures trading in Europe due to MiCA regulations, and individual bans in countries like the USA, Canada, and Japan.
What are the reasons for the restricted access to Binance Futures?
The restrictions are due to several factors, including:
Local regulations: Many countries such as the USA (CFTC) and the UK (FCA) have introduced bans on crypto derivatives for retail clients, forcing Binance to limit its services.
Regulatory pressure: In Europe, especially under the influence of the MiCA regulation, Binance had to adapt to new requirements, resulting in limited futures access.AML and KYC compliance: Countries requiring strict compliance—such as Singapore or Malaysia—may restrict access to advanced services if Binance fails to meet local standards.
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