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Bybit

A derivatives-first exchange that grew into a full-service platform.

Founded
2018
Assets listed
600+
Spot taker
0.1%
Futures taker
0.055%

Fees

Spot maker0.1%
Spot taker0.1%
Futures maker0.02%
Futures taker0.055%
DiscountsVIP tiers and market-maker programmes reduce both sides; retail starts at the rates shown.
WithdrawalsFlat per-asset withdrawal fee, updated on the fee page.

Source: official fee schedule · verified 2026-09-04 · confidence: official · Spot 0.10%/0.10% and USDT perpetual 0.020%/0.055% confirmed on the official help-centre fee article.

Products

  • spot
  • futures
  • options
  • margin
  • earn
  • copy trading
  • p2p
  • staking

Security

Proof of reserves
PublishedCold-storage majority with published Merkle-tree proof-of-reserves.
Insurance / protection fund
Derivatives insurance fund covering liquidation shortfalls
Two-factor options
Authenticator app, Passkey, Email, SMS
Incident history
  • 2025: A large cold-wallet exploit drained ETH from Bybit. The exchange kept withdrawals open, covered the gap and restored reserves within days.

Country availability

Verified 2026-09-04. Availability changes with licensing — confirm on the signup page for your jurisdiction.

Deposit methods

  • Card
  • P2P
  • Bank transfer (select regions)
  • Third-party gateways

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Frequently asked questions

What are Bybit's trading fees?

Spot trading starts at 0.1% maker and 0.1% taker at the entry tier. VIP tiers and market-maker programmes reduce both sides; retail starts at the rates shown. Futures are 0.02% maker and 0.055% taker.

Is Bybit available in my country?

Bybit serves users in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, India. It restricts or blocks retail access in the United States, Canada. Availability changes with licensing, so check the signup page for your jurisdiction.

Does Bybit require identity verification?

Verification is tiered: limited functionality is available at lower tiers, with full access after verification.

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