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Bybit vs Nansen

Bybit logo

Bybit

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Where crypto traders come to win

From
Free
Rated
-
Nansen logo

Nansen

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Blockchain analytics for smart money

From
$150/month
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; Nansen the vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2021 offered a 7-day trial for $9, described as access to a blockchain analytics platform with wallet labels, dashboards and alerts; the full subscription price beyond the trial was not shown on this capture, only linked from a separate Pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Bybit covers Perpetual Contracts, Nansen covers Wallet Labels.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bybit and Nansen actually diverge.

Attributes where Bybit and Nansen differ
AttributeBybitNansen
Starting priceFree$150/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, DesktopWeb
Founded20182019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cryptocurrency & Blockchain).

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
  • Futures Trading
  • Spot Trading
  • Copy Trading
  • Launchpad
  • Bybit Wallet
  • Bybit Card
  • Ios support

Only in Nansen

  • Wallet Labels
  • Smart Money Tracking
  • Token God Mode
  • NFT Paradise
  • DeFi Analytics
  • Multi-chain
  • API

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Bybit

  • Exchangesnot Nansen
  • Derivativesnot Nansen
  • Futuresnot Nansen

Nansen

  • Analyticsnot Bybit
  • On Chainnot Bybit
  • Researchnot 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

Nansen

  • The vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 2021 offered a 7-day trial for $9, described as access to a blockchain analytics platform with wallet labels, dashboards and alerts; the full subscription price beyond the trial was not shown on this capture, only linked from a separate Pricing page

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

Nansen

$150/month
  • Pioneer$150/month
    • Smart Money
    • Token Flows
    • NFT analytics
  • Standard$750/month
    • All Pioneer features
    • API access
    • Advanced queries

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 futures trading.

Choose Nansen if

  • You need wallet labels.
  • You also want smart money tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Bybit or Nansen better?
Neither clearly leads. Bybit starts at Free and Nansen at $150/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bybit or Nansen?
Bybit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bybit and $150/month for Nansen.
Does Bybit or Nansen run on more platforms?
Bybit runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop. Nansen runs on Web.
Can I use Bybit for free?
Yes. Bybit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nansen starts at $150/month.
What is Bybit best used for?
Bybit is most often used for exchanges, derivatives, futures. Of those, exchanges and derivatives are not what Nansen is typically brought in for.
What can Bybit do that Nansen cannot?
Bybit covers Perpetual Contracts, Futures Trading, Spot Trading, Copy Trading. Nansen covers Wallet Labels, Smart Money Tracking, Token God Mode, NFT Paradise. Both handle 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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