TWEX opens to all Taiwanese users — buy BTC and ETH from NT$100 via Taiwan Mobile app

Published: 2026-01-05 08:53:54 |

Taiwan Mobile’s virtual-asset exchange TWEX is now open to all natural-person users in Taiwan, not limited to Taiwan Mobile subscribers. Users can register, complete KYC and link a bank account via the Taiwan Mobile App or the Fubon Securities AI PRO App to buy cryptocurrencies, with a minimum entry of NT$100 to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). TWEX launched in May 2025 and reported continued double-digit monthly user growth and a user base skewed toward small investors; over 70% of users invest small amounts and nearly half are aged 40+. To mark TWEX’s listing in Fubon Securities’ AI PRO App, Fubon users who register TWEX through the app and finish verification enjoy a limited-time 10% trading-fee discount through 31 Dec 2026, while eligible Fubon premium members may apply for a 49% fee discount. TWEX emphasizes regulatory compliance, telecom-grade data security, and aims to broaden crypto participation in a secure, regulated environment.

Bullish

Opening TWEX to all retail users and lowering the entry to NT$100 reduces friction and lowers the barrier to crypto participation. Historical precedents show that easier onramps and exchange integrations with mainstream financial apps (e.g., PayPal, Robinhood listings) tend to increase retail inflows and trading volumes, which is supportive for spot demand of BTC and ETH. The partnership with Fubon Securities and fee discounts provides additional distribution and incentive to onboard traditional investors, likely lifting short-term trading volumes and liquidity. Longer term, broader access in a regulated environment can expand the investor base and stabilize flows, supporting steady demand. Offsetting factors: this is a regional product with limited capital compared with global liquidity centers, and macro or regulatory shocks could mute effects. Overall, net impact is mildly bullish for Bitcoin and Ethereum price demand and trading activity, especially in the Taiwanese retail segment.