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Bybit vs Gate.io

Bybit logo

Bybit

Software

Where crypto traders come to win

From
Free
Rated
-
Gate.io logo

Gate.io

Software

Your gateway to crypto

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Bybit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bybit unavailable in US, Canada, and UK due to regulatory restrictions; Gate.io withdrawal fees are dynamic and fluctuate based on network conditions without advance notice
  • They diverge on capability: Bybit covers Perpetual Contracts, Gate.io covers Margin Trading.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bybit and Gate.io actually diverge.

Attributes where Bybit and Gate.io differ
AttributeBybitGate.io
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, DesktopWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20182013

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Bybit

  • Perpetual Contracts
  • Launchpad
  • Bybit Wallet
  • Bybit Card

Only in Gate.io

  • Margin Trading
  • Startup IEO
  • GateChain
  • GT Token

Both cover

  • Futures Trading
  • Spot Trading
  • Copy Trading
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bybit

  • Exchangesnot Gate.io
  • Derivativesnot Gate.io
  • Futuresnot Gate.io

Gate.io

  • Cryptocurrency spot and futures trading with 3,800+ trading pairsnot Bybit
  • Web3 wallet integration for cross-chain cryptocurrency swapsnot Bybit

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Gate.io

  • Withdrawal fees are dynamic and fluctuate based on network conditions without advance notice

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Gate.io

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Gate.io review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bybit if

  • You need perpetual contracts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want launchpad.

Choose Gate.io if

  • You need margin trading.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want startup ieo.

Questions people ask

Is Bybit or Gate.io better?
Neither clearly leads. Bybit starts at Free and Gate.io at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bybit or Gate.io?
Bybit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bybit and On request for Gate.io.
Does Bybit or Gate.io run on more platforms?
Bybit runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop. Gate.io runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Bybit for free?
Yes. Bybit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gate.io starts at On request.
What is Bybit best used for?
Bybit is most often used for exchanges, derivatives, futures. Of those, exchanges and derivatives are not what Gate.io is typically brought in for.
What can Bybit do that Gate.io cannot?
Bybit covers Perpetual Contracts, Launchpad, Bybit Wallet, Bybit Card. Gate.io covers Margin Trading, Startup IEO, GateChain, GT Token. Both handle Futures Trading, Spot Trading, Copy Trading, Web 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.

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Bybit: 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.

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Bybit: 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.

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Bybit: 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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