What is MiFIR?

MiFIR (Regulation (EU) No 600/2014) is directly applicable EU law. It sets rules for trade transparency, transaction reporting to regulators, trading of certain derivatives on regulated venues, and access to clearing and market data.

MiFIR vs. MiFID II: MiFIR is a Regulation (directly applicable), while MiFID II is a Directive implemented in national laws. They are sister frameworks: MiFID II sets conduct/organisation rules; MiFIR covers transparency, reporting, trading obligations, and data services.

Key features of MiFIR (plain-English)

• Pre- & post-trade transparency: trading venues and some firms must publish quotes and trade details, with free access after 15 minutes.
• Transaction reporting (Article 26): investment firms must report complete and accurate details of transactions in financial instruments to their national regulator.
• Derivatives trading obligation: certain derivatives have to trade on a regulated market, MTF or OTF (or an equivalent third-country venue), and be centrally cleared where required.
• Non-discriminatory access: rules that facilitate access between trading venues and clearing houses.
• Data reporting service providers: authorisation and oversight of APAs, ARMs and (where applicable) the consolidated tape.

How MiFIR affects CoinW users

CoinW is a global crypto-asset platform. Whether and how MiFIR affects your CoinW experience in the EU depends on the specific products and the legal setup used to serve EU clients. In general:

• If you trade crypto-denominated financial instruments (e.g., crypto-referenced derivatives) with an EU-authorised investment firm or via an EU trading venue, MiFIR’s transparency and Article 26 transaction-reporting rules apply to those trades. Expect more standardised disclosures on order books and trade prints, and behind-the-scenes reporting by the firm to regulators.
• Availability of certain products may differ in the EU. Where a product is a MiFID financial instrument (especially derivatives), it may need to be offered by an EU-authorised firm/venue that complies with MiFIR. If that authorisation isn’t in place for your jurisdiction, you may see restrictions or eligibility checks.
• Identity and reference data requirements: firms subject to MiFIR transaction reporting typically collect additional identifiers (e.g., national IDs for natural persons, LEI for entities) so they can submit accurate reports to their national competent authority.
• Market data access: post-trade data should be publicly available for free after 15 minutes. Some venues/firms may also provide low-cost real-time access, subject to commercial terms.

Important: Spot crypto that is not a MiFID financial instrument falls outside MiFIR. Other EU rules may still apply (e.g., AML/CFT, sanctions, and—progressively—MiCA for crypto-asset services). This page focuses on MiFIR only.

What EU-based CoinW users might see in practice

• Clearer pre-/post-trade information on financial-instrument products (especially derivatives listed for EU clients), including indicative quotes and near-real-time trade details.
• Enhanced disclosures & eligibility checks when accessing products that fall under MiFIR/MiFID, including requests for additional KYC/KYI data necessary for transaction-reporting.
• Occasional product gating (e.g., certain derivatives) unless and until offered under an appropriate EU authorisation or third-country equivalence/permission pathway.

Official EU links

• EUR-Lex summary: Markets in financial instruments regulation (MiFIR)
• ESMA MiFIR reporting hub (transaction reporting, transparency, double volume cap): ESMA: MiFIR Reporting

Quick FAQ

Does MiFIR apply to all crypto trading?

No. MiFIR applies to financial instruments (as defined under MiFID). Pure spot crypto that isn’t a financial instrument is generally outside MiFIR, though other EU frameworks may apply.

Will my personal data be sent to regulators?

For in-scope financial-instrument trades executed by an EU investment firm, yes—firms must submit transaction reports to their national authority. These include standardized fields and identifiers to help detect market abuse and monitor markets.

Why can I sometimes see fewer products in the EU?

Some products (especially derivatives) can only be offered in the EU under specific authorisations and venue rules set by MiFIR/MiFID. If those are not in place for your country, platforms may limit access.