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What Is Bybit? Fees, Access and Account Basics

Understand Bybit's products, account requirements, fees and custody risks. Compare the global platform with the separate EU service.

Last reviewed: 20 Sept 2026

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What is Bybit and who can use it?

Bybit is a centralized platform for buying, selling and trading cryptoassets. Available spot and derivative products depend on the contracting entity, residence and account. Bybit EU is a separate service; the global platform's product list and fees do not automatically apply to it.

What it actually is

Spot trading exchanges assets. Perpetual contracts provide price exposure without an expiry date and can involve leverage, funding payments and liquidation. These are different products with different risks.

What it costs

General global-platform VIP0 reference rates, checked 2026-09-07: crypto-to-crypto spot 0.10% maker and taker; USDT perpetuals 0.02% maker and 0.055% taker. Regional, account and special-product schedules can differ.

Where you cannot use it

Global restrictions include the US, mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Canada, among other jurisdictions. This is not a complete eligibility list. UK services and the separate EU entity have their own product rules; check the entity's current terms.

The EU situation

Bybit EU GmbH is a separate European entity with Austrian MiCAR authorization for specified crypto-asset services. That authorization does not itself cover derivatives. Check the legal entity and permission for the particular product.

Fees and product availability

General global-platform reference information checked on 2026-09-07. Account eligibility and actual charges can differ. See Bybit's fee schedule and global service restrictions; separate entities have separate terms.

Item	Value	Note
General crypto spot trading fee	Maker: 0.10%; taker: 0.10%	VIP0 reference; excludes special-product schedules
General USDT perpetual trading fee	Maker: 0.02%; taker: 0.055%	VIP0 reference; actual account/region rates may differ
Maximum perpetual leverage	Varies by instrument	Position size, risk tier, account and legal eligibility also limit leverage
Global platform founded	2018	Dubai headquarters opened in 2023; the EU service uses a separate entity
Product availability	Entity and jurisdiction dependent	Confirm the product is permitted for your location and account

Custody, security and account risks

A custodial account exposes you to platform, security and withdrawal risks. A licence or proof-of-reserves report is not a guarantee that funds are safe or losses will be reimbursed. Review the applicable terms and account protection, and keep the detailed security assessment separate from this overview.

Opening and Accessing an Account

Check your country first

Check the current terms for your country, legal entity and intended product before registering or depositing. Do not use a workaround to evade a restriction; an ineligible account can face restrictions or withdrawal problems.

Register and complete verification

Use the official account-registration process and complete the identity checks required for your region and intended services. Verification does not make an otherwise restricted product available. Read the applicable account and withdrawal conditions before depositing.

Log in through the official domain or app

Bybit runs a web platform and mobile apps for iOS and Android. Reach them from the official site — brand-name searches are a common phishing surface for exchanges.

Understand execution fees before trading

A limit order can pay taker fees if it executes against existing liquidity. An order that rests on the book and is later filled can pay the maker rate. A post-only order is cancelled if it would execute immediately, so it does not guarantee a fill. Check the actual product/account fee schedule; savings depend on the executed notional and order role.

Sources checked

2026-09-20

Bybit · Fees
Bybit · Eligibility

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bybit available in my country?

Availability depends on the legal entity, jurisdiction, account and product. Global restrictions include the US, mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Canada, among other locations; consult the current complete terms. Bybit announced UK spot/P2P services in December 2025, but the UK retail crypto-derivatives prohibition remains. The EU service is operated by a separate entity. Website access or identity verification does not establish eligibility for every product.

What does Bybit cost to trade?

As checked on 2026-09-07, general global-platform VIP0 crypto spot fees are 0.10% for maker and taker; general USDT perpetual fees are 0.02% maker and 0.055% taker. Region, account tier and special-product schedules can differ. The regular VIP schedule can reduce the perpetual maker rate to zero; separate market-maker programs should not be confused with regular VIP fees. Funding and other applicable charges are separate from the trading fee.

Is Bybit regulated?

Bybit EU GmbH is a separate European entity authorized by Austria's FMA for specified crypto-asset services under MiCAR. That authorization does not itself authorize derivatives, which fall under a different financial-instrument regime. Check the contracting entity, the specific service permission and eligibility in your jurisdiction; a brand-level licence claim is insufficient.

How do I log in to Bybit?

Through the official website or the iOS/Android app, using the email or phone number you registered with. Exchange brand names are heavily targeted by phishing, so navigate directly rather than through search ads.

Is there a Bybit app?

Bybit provides web access and iOS/Android apps. Use the official app for the entity serving your region, and check account and product availability there. Fees depend on the applicable product, account and regional schedule; using an app does not guarantee a particular fee or eligibility.

Derivatives & Leveraged Products — Important Risk Warning

Derivatives and leveraged products are complex and carry a high risk of rapid, substantial losses. Depending on the product and account rules, losses can exceed the initial margin or money committed. A stand-alone purchased option can lose its entire premium plus transaction costs; writing options, exercising into another position, or combining positions can create additional obligations. An uncovered call writer can face unlimited loss. Applicable legal protections can affect the loss boundary.

You should carefully consider whether you understand how derivatives work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, or a recommendation to trade derivatives.

Legal availability and regulatory protections depend on the product, service, provider and jurisdiction. In the EU, check the applicable investment-services rules, including MiFID II where relevant, and any product restrictions. Before trading, verify with the relevant regulator whether the provider has the permissions required for the service and whether the product may be offered to you. A website being accessible, or a product appearing on this website, does not establish authorization or eligibility.

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