Cryptocurrency & Blockchain · head to head
Argent vs Bybit
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Argent renamed Ready, and argent.xyz now redirects to ready.co, so the Argent name is retired; Bybit unavailable in US, Canada, and UK due to regulatory restrictions
- They diverge on capability: Argent covers Smart Contract Wallet, Bybit covers Perpetual Contracts.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Argent and Bybit actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cryptocurrency & Blockchain), founded (2018).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Argent
- Smart Contract Wallet
- Social Recovery
- No Seed Phrase
- Built-in DeFi
- NFT Support
- Ethereum
- zkSync
- Starknet
Only in Bybit
- Perpetual Contracts
- Futures Trading
- Spot Trading
- Copy Trading
- Launchpad
- Bybit Wallet
- Bybit Card
- Web support
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Argent
- Self-custodial wallet on mobilenot Bybit
- Holding digital dollars under your own controlnot Bybit
- Spending through a virtual card with Apple Pay or Google Paynot Bybit
- Connecting to dapps through WalletConnectnot Bybit
Bybit
- Exchangesnot Argent
- Derivativesnot Argent
- Futuresnot Argent
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Argent
- Renamed Ready, and argent.xyz now redirects to ready.co, so the Argent name is retired
- The product has shifted toward community cards and digital dollars rather than being presented purely as a crypto wallet
- Supported chains are no longer listed on the main site
Bybit
- Unavailable in US, Canada, and UK due to regulatory restrictions
- Limited fiat currency deposit and withdrawal options compared to other major exchanges
- Smaller selection of altcoins compared to Binance
Pricing, plan by plan
Argent
Free- FreeFree
- Smart wallet
- Social recovery
- DeFi
Bybit
Free- Spot Trading$0.1/percent maker/taker
- 0.1% base fee
- Futures Trading$0.02/percent maker
- 0.02% maker / 0.055% taker
Which should you pick?
Choose Argent if
- You need smart contract wallet.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android.
- You also want social recovery.
Choose Bybit if
- You need perpetual contracts.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
- You also want futures trading.
Questions people ask
- Is Argent or Bybit better?
- Neither clearly leads. Argent starts at Free and Bybit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Argent or Bybit?
- Argent starts at Free and Bybit at Free.
- Does Argent or Bybit run on more platforms?
- Argent runs on Ios, Android. Bybit runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
- Can I use Argent for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Argent best used for?
- Argent is most often used for self-custodial wallet on mobile, holding digital dollars under your own control, spending through a virtual card with apple pay or google pay, connecting to dapps through walletconnect. Of those, self-custodial wallet on mobile and holding digital dollars under your own control are not what Bybit is typically brought in for.
- What can Argent do that Bybit cannot?
- Argent covers Smart Contract Wallet, Social Recovery, No Seed Phrase, Built-in DeFi. Bybit covers Perpetual Contracts, Futures Trading, Spot Trading, Copy Trading. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bybit: What trading products does Bybit offer?
Bybit offers spot trading, perpetual contracts (up to 125x leverage), futures with daily/monthly/quarterly contracts, and options on BTC, ETH, and SOL settled in USDC.
SourceBybit: What are Bybit's trading fees?
Spot trading fees start at 0.1% for both maker and taker. Futures fees are typically 0.02% maker and 0.055% taker, with discounts available for VIP tiers based on trading volume.
SourceBybit: Where can I withdraw fiat from Bybit?
Bybit has limited fiat withdrawal options and is not available in the US, Canada, or the UK due to crypto regulations. Fiat withdrawals depend on your country of residence and banking partners.
SourceBybit: Does Bybit support mobile trading?
Yes, Bybit offers a mobile app for iOS and Android with access to all trading features including spot, derivatives, and advanced order types.
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