BTC Markets
| Trading name | BTC Markets Pty Ltd |
| Industry | Cryptocurrency exchange |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Website | btcmarkets.net |
BTC Markets (BTC Markets Pty Ltd, ACN 164 093 887) is an Australian digital-asset exchange founded in 2013. It is an operating AUD-centric venue for bitcoin and other crypto-assets.[1][2]
History
A June 2026 company blog marks thirteen years since launch (implying a 2013 start) and states the exchange was built before a dedicated Australian digital-asset statute existed.[2]
Products and operations
BTC Markets describes itself as a local Australian exchange for retail and institutional clients (including SMSFs), with AUD trading pairs and segregated client funds. The 2026 blog states the firm does not lend client assets and does not run a proprietary trading desk.[2]
The exchange markets bitcoin and other crypto-assets against AUD and related rails for Australian customers.[1]
Regulation
AUSTRAC
BTC Markets' regulation page states the firm is a registered Digital Currency Exchange with AUSTRAC and maintains AML/CTF systems, KYC and ongoing due diligence (including FrankieOne identity verification), and suspicious-matter reporting obligations.[3]
AFSL path (authorised representative)
Site footer and disclosure text on official pages states that BTC Markets Pty Ltd (ACN 164 093 887) is an authorised representative (AR No. 1297122) of BTCM Payments Limited (ACN 643 241 829), which holds AFSL No. 525840. Those licence and AR numbers are taken from the company's own disclosure wording.[4]
Digital Assets Framework commentary
The June 2026 blog discusses the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 becoming law and states BTC Markets has notified ASIC of an intention to apply for an Australian Market Licence.[2]