Why look for a HTX alternative?
HTX is the trade name Huobi adopted after years as one of Asia’s most veteran exchanges: hundreds of pairs, staking products and a global base outside Europe’s conservative frame. HTX does not appear in ESMA’s register of MiCA-authorised CASPs when European rules require a licence to provide crypto-asset services in the EEA.
Without published MiCA authorisation or ESMA registration, a European resident operating in euros must accept regulatory and service-continuity risk. We compare Bit2Me and HTX with public sources on regulation, custody, fees and support.
With MiCA in full application, HTX does not appear in ESMA’s register of authorised CASPs. Without a published licence or verifiable EEA entry, a Spanish resident operating in euros must accept regulatory and service-continuity risk. In this guide we compare, with public sources, how Bit2Me stacks up against HTX on regulation, custody, fees, support and product for anyone operating in Europe.
Why so many people doubt HTX
No MiCA CASP in ESMA register
HTX is not listed as MiCA-authorised in ESMA’s public register. Operating from the EU means accepting a regulatory gap MiCA closed.
Huobi rebrand, little ES localisation
HTX inherits Huobi’s global base with support and documentation centred on Asia and English — far from a local European product.
Global support, no ES phone line
Tickets and chat at global scale; check phone availability in your language before relying on it with a stuck withdrawal.
Public record
Reputation and documented facts about HTX
Sanctions, incidents or controversies recorded in official sources or verifiable media. Bit2Me does not pass judgment: we cite public facts.
Huobi (now HTX) announced it would stop onboarding new mainland China clients after Chinese authorities banned crypto exchanges, and reoriented operations outside the country.
Source: reuters.com
These records do not rule out the competitor being suitable in other contexts; they are part of the due diligence worth doing before depositing funds.
Verdict
HTX — Huobi’s rebrand — is not listed as a MiCA-authorised CASP in the ESMA register. If your activity lives in Asian pairs or altcoins only HTX lists → HTX (outside the European MiCA frame). If you need to operate in euros with a CNMV CASP, fee-free EUR deposits and Without chat-only: multilingual support → Bit2Me.
Regulated by the CNMV · Support in your language · +1 million users · Promotion subject to terms
HTX vs Bit2Me: comparison
The dimensions that matter most to a retail user in Europe.
Before products: trust
Who you really deal with: Bit2Me vs HTX
An exchange isn't chosen on price or catalogue alone. Look at who answers for your money, from where and with what backing.
Bit2Me- Real HQ
- Spain (EU) — parent company, not a subsidiary
- Supervised by
- CNMV (Spain), under MiCA
- Operating since
- 2014, with no security incidents
- Who's behind it
- Backed by Tether, Telefónica, Bankinter and other institutions
HTX- Real HQ
- Seychelles (formerly Huobi); no MiCA authorisation in the European register.
- Supervised by
- Local registrations; withdrew from the Chinese market in 2021.
- Operating since
- 2013
- Who's behind it
- Private company; not listed.
| Feature | Bit2Me | HTX |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation and licencesDecisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageCNMV in Europe — active MiCA CASP, not a global exchange absent from ESMA register. | HTX:No MiCA CASP in ESMA register; no published authorisation for the EEA. |
| Real HQ & jurisdictionDecisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageA Spanish company headquartered in Spain (EU): you contract, file claims and are supervised before the CNMV, with no intermediary subsidiaries. | HTX:Offshore global exchange; does not operate as a CNMV-authorised CASP in Spain. |
| SecurityDecisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantage$150M published policy and zero incidents since 2014, versus HTX’s global security narrative. | HTX:Security measures described on its site; no MiCA segregation framework in EU. |
| Data protection (GDPR)Decisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageYour data is processed in the EU under the GDPR, with the safeguards of the European data-protection framework. | HTX:Global privacy policy; processing outside the single GDPR framework for Spanish users. |
| Customer supportDecisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageMultilingual human phone support guaranteed — not global English tickets. | HTX:Global multichannel support via tickets and chat; phone in Spanish not highlighted. |
| Buy in euros (SEPA/card)Decisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageFee-free EUR bank deposits aimed at the European user, without relying on HTX’s global onboarding. | HTX:EUR purchases per available methods; MiCA compliance not verified in the EU. |
| Products and servicesDecisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageMiCA suite (Earn, Card, Tax) vs global exchange focused on trading and Asian listings. | HTX:Global exchange with advanced trading; no European retail suite (local Card, Tax). |
| FeesDecisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageUp to 0% maker on liquid Pro pairs; HTX starts at ~0.2% / 0.2% at retail. | HTX:Spot from ~0.2% maker / 0.2% taker at retail tier (HTX). |
| Number of cryptocurrencies | Bit2Me:400+ coins curated for Europe — fewer than the global catalogue, without junk tokens. | HTX:Very broad altcoin catalogue and Asian pairs on the global platform. |
Bit2Me
HTXHow we made this comparison
We analyse regulation, security, support, fees and catalogue using public, verifiable information from both platforms, updated as of July 3, 2026. Bit2Me is the platform publishing this page, so we have deliberately included points where the competitor stands out, and we recommend always checking the data on the official websites before deciding.
Sources consulted (July 3, 2026)
Regulated by the CNMV · Support in your language · +1 million users
Why Bit2Me lets you sleep at night
If the doubt with HTX is service continuity, withdrawals, or who answers when something goes wrong, these are the Bit2Me safeguards that matter before moving funds.
Crypto that doesn't stain you
Bit2Me complies with KYC/AML and is registered with the Bank of Spain: your operations don't mix with illicit-origin funds on a supervised platform.
Headquartered in Spain, not a tax haven
Bitcoinforme S.L. operates under European law with the CNMV as its direct supervisor.
Free, automatic tax report
Download it from the app or web for every tax year you've traded, at no extra cost. It generates itself from your activity.
No security incidents since 2014
Five consecutive independent audits back our operational soundness.
Human support in your language
24/7 support in your language, with a phone line (+34 910 91 37 88) and people — not bots — answering from Spain.
A platform that doesn't go down
Multi-region high availability, 24/7, 365 days a year, with ~100 ms average response.
Your funds, when you decide
Withdraw to your own wallet at any time. No lock-in, no penalty.
$150M insurance on custody
Assets in Bit2Me Custody are insured for $150M (USD), with segregated cold storage and multisig + HSM FIPS 140-2.
HTX after Huobi: global exchange without MiCA licence in ESMA
HTX operates as the global brand successor to Huobi, with operational roots outside the European Union. There is no verifiable public announcement of MiCA authorisation nor an entry in the ESMA CASP register for an HTX entity providing crypto-asset services in the EEA — always cross-check esma.europa.eu before depositing.
Bit2Me is authorised as a European MiCA CASP, active since 2014. Against HTX’s regulatory gap in the EU, here supervisor, company and client share market and language.
Global security vs published transparency
HTX describes global-industry security measures — cold storage, MFA, proof-of-reserves and AML/KYC controls. Without a MiCA framework in the EU, European segregation and prudential capital guarantees do not apply to the same entity.
Bit2Me: mostly cold storage, $150M Custody policy, zero incidents since 2014, audited ISO certifications.
HTX maintains a documented User Protection Fund after the Huobi→HTX rebrand, with periodic proof-of-reserves on htx.com — serious measures at global scale, but without a European MiCA entity that custodies your euros within the EEA; a Spanish resident must assume offshore jurisdiction unless an explicit EU affiliate applies.
HTX spot fees vs Bit2Me Pro
HTX publishes spot fees typically from 0.2% maker / 0.2% taker at retail tier, with VIP discounts. Exact rates show before you confirm each order.
Bit2Me Pro up to 0%/0.10% taker on liquid pairs and fee-free EUR bank deposits. On €1,000 at HTX’s 0.2% taker you pay €2; at Bit2Me’s 0.10%, €1.
What do you really pay?
Move the amount and compare Bit2Me Pro with HTX's published retail fee.
On Bit2Me Pro (liquid pairs, 0.10% taker)
€1.00
Down to 0% when trading as maker.
On HTX retail spot (0.20% taker)
€2.00
Entry VIP tier; fast or card purchase adds spread on top.
Fee savings
€1.00
50% less on this trade
Indicative trading fees only — excludes spread, gas and deposit/withdrawal charges. Always cross-check HTX's official pricing.
Global 24/7 vs human phone
HTX’s support is sized for its Asian global base: help centre, chat and tickets in multiple languages — digital channels first. Held transfers or network questions often go through tickets, sometimes in English.
Bit2Me: human multilingual phone support from a European team knowing banks and MiCA rules.
Global veteran exchange or local CASP?
HTX/Huobi built its audience in Asia with decades of liquidity across hundreds of pairs. If your thesis depends on a specific token only HTX lists, the comparison ends there — honestly, including the MiCA gap.
For the European user after MiCA, operating without a MiCA CASP is not a technical detail: it is service continuity and consumer protection. Bit2Me competes on being the regulated refuge for whoever migrates from HTX.
For the Without chat-only: multilingual support with MiCA in full application, operating without a MiCA CASP is not a technical detail: it is service continuity and consumer protection. Bit2Me does not compete on niche Asian pairs; it competes on being the regulated refuge for whoever migrates from HTX.
What switching from HTX to Bit2Me really costs
Withdrawing crypto from HTX carries the network fee the platform shows before you confirm — variable by blockchain and congestion. Selling to euros and sending via SEPA avoids the network but may trigger tax effects on the sale.
Bit2Me charges no SEPA deposit or sign-up fee. Send a small amount first; if the network fails, you solve it by Without chat-only: multilingual support — an advantage hard to quantify until you need it.
Which one to choose? It depends on your profile
Bit2Me — pros
- European MiCA CASP under the CNMV with active MiCA, versus HTX without authorisation in the ESMA register.
- Multilingual human phone support, versus HTX’s global ticket-first support.
- Custody with a published $150 million policy and consecutive ISO audits.
- Up to 0% maker / 0.10% taker on Pro liquid pairs with fee-free EUR bank deposits.
- Suite of over 30 European crypto products (Earn, Card, Loan, Tax) versus HTX’s trading/listing focus.
HTX — things to consider
- Veteran exchange (Huobi since 2013) with liquidity in Asian pairs and a broad catalogue.
- Global brand with years of operations outside Europe’s conservative frame.
- No MiCA CASP in ESMA register; regulatory and continuity risk in the EU.
- Huobi→HTX rebrand with little European localisation and Asia-centred support.
When to choose HTX?
- Your trading depends on HTX-specific pairs or altcoins you prioritise over MiCA compliance in the EU.
- You operate outside the EEA or explicitly accept the risk of an exchange not registered under MiCA.
If, on the other hand, you are looking for a HTX alternative because you care about European regulation, predictable fees, the safety of your funds and support in your language, Bit2Me addresses exactly those needs.
What you gain switching from HTX
Without CASP on ESMA
Authorised MiCA CASP in Europe — HTX not in ESMA register.
Without opaque global figures
Custody policy with a verifiable figure versus HTX’s global approach.
A voice, not global tickets
Same-day support in your language, not global tickets.
Without service-cut risk
You operate under MiCA licence — no service-cut risk from off-register status.
Without pure trading only
Earn, Card and Tax in one CNMV account — beyond pure trading.
Without service-cut risk
You operate under verifiable MiCA licence — no service-cut risk from a regulatory gap.
Switch from HTX to Bit2Me
Open your account in minutes: euros via SEPA, full CNMV oversight and support in your language when you need it.
15€ welcome bonus when you create your account and buy €100 or more in crypto. Promotion subject to terms.
Regulated by the CNMV · Support in your language · +1 million users
How to switch from HTX to Bit2Me
Create free Bit2Me account and complete KYC in minutes.
Copy Bit2Me Wallet deposit addresses for each cryptocurrency.
From HTX, withdraw crypto to that address (start small) or sell and transfer euros via bank transfer.
Questions? Without chat-only: multilingual support. You do not need to close HTX to try.
15€ free when you create your account and buy €100 or more in crypto
Regulated by the CNMV · Support in your language · +1 million users
What they say about Bit2Me and who backs us
4.2/5
“One of the most reliable exchanges in the world, based on an analysis of 40+ indicators: fiscal headquarters, transparency, asset protection and user experience.”
“The Good Exchange: the most easy, secure and complete crypto exchange.”
Frequently asked questions
Conclusion
HTX is a legitimate choice if your trading depends on Asian pairs or altcoins only the global platform lists and you accept operating outside the European MiCA frame. But if you operate in euros and want a CNMV supervisor, custody with a published policy, fee-free EUR bank deposits and Without chat-only: multilingual support, Bit2Me is the HTX alternative built for the local European user. Opening an account is free and takes minutes.
Data accuracy
This comparison draws on publicly available information on the internet — official fee schedules, regulator registers and verifiable announcements — and was cross-checked on July 3, 2026. If you spot an error or outdated figure, contact us and we will review it.
