Crypto exchange

Bybit

Offshore centralized exchange for spot, perpetual and options trading that does not serve US users.

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Facts checked Sep 26, 2026

Bybit key facts

CategoryCrypto exchange
US availabilityNot available (US is an excluded jurisdiction, Terms Section 11.3)
Trading fees0.10% maker / 0.10% taker
Simple buy feeNot verified
Debit card purchaseNot verified
Coins available (US)Not verified
Staking (US)Not verified
US licensesNot verified
CustodyCustodial
Self-custody walletNot verified
About

What is Bybit?

Bybit is a centralized crypto exchange offering spot, perpetual futures and options trading. Its Service Restricted Countries page, citing Section 11.3 of its Terms, lists the United States, Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong among excluded jurisdictions. Non-VIP spot fees are 0.10% maker and 0.10% taker.

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Bybit pros and cons

Pros
  • Non-VIP spot fee 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker
  • Spot, perpetuals and options on one account
Cons
  • United States is an excluded jurisdiction under Terms Section 11.3
  • Also excludes Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong
  • Adventure Zone spot pairs cost 0.20% at VIP 0

Bybit FAQ

What is Bybit?

Bybit is a centralized crypto exchange offering spot, perpetual futures and options trading. Its Service Restricted Countries page, citing Section 11.3 of its Terms, lists the United States, Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong among excluded jurisdictions. Non-VIP spot fees are 0.10% maker and 0.10% taker.

Is Bybit available in the US?

Not available (US is an excluded jurisdiction, Terms Section 11.3), according to Bybit’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).

What are Bybit’s trading fees?

At the lowest volume tier: 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker. Higher-volume traders pay less.

Does Bybit hold my crypto?

Bybit is custodial: it holds the keys to your balance. To hold your own keys, withdraw to a self-custody wallet.

Sources

  1. Bybit: official site
  2. Bybit: Service Restricted Countries
  3. Bybit: Trading Fee Structure

How this page works

Sources: Bybit: official site, Bybit: Service Restricted Countries, Bybit: Trading Fee Structure. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

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