Buy crypto in Turkey

Crypto adoption in Turkey is among the highest globally, driven by persistent lira inflation that pushes citizens toward Bitcoin and dollar stablecoins to preserve savings. Buying, holding, and trading crypto is fully legal. In 2024–25 Turkey introduced a licensing regime under the Capital Markets Board (CMB/SPK), bringing exchanges under formal supervision; Binance, OKX and local platforms like BTCTurk and Paribu are widely used.

There is one key restriction: since 2021, using crypto as a means of payment for goods and services is banned — you can invest in it, but not spend it at the till. Turkey has not historically imposed a specific crypto capital gains tax, though new rules are under discussion as licensing matures. Funding is straightforward via TRY bank transfer and cards on licensed exchanges.