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Huobi vs Bybit

Huobi logo

Huobi

Software

Global digital asset trading platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Bybit logo

Bybit

Software

Where crypto traders come to win

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Huobi cryptocurrency market volatility; Bybit unavailable in US, Canada, and UK due to regulatory restrictions
  • They diverge on capability: Huobi covers Margin Trading, Bybit covers Perpetual Contracts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Huobi and Bybit actually diverge.

Attributes where Huobi and Bybit differ
AttributeHuobiBybit
Pricing modeltransactionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android, Desktop
Founded20132018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Huobi

  • Margin Trading
  • Staking
  • Primelist
  • HT Token
  • Huobi ECO Chain

Only in Bybit

  • Perpetual Contracts
  • Copy Trading
  • Launchpad
  • Bybit Wallet
  • Bybit Card

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Huobi

  • Spot trading of cryptocurrencies and altcoinsnot Bybit
  • Futures trading with leveragenot Bybit
  • Copy trading from experienced tradersnot Bybit
  • Automated trading via botsnot Bybit

Bybit

  • Exchangesnot Huobi
  • Derivativesnot Huobi
  • Futuresnot Huobi

Where each one falls short

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

Huobi

  • Cryptocurrency market volatility
  • Regulatory restrictions in some jurisdictions

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

Huobi

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Huobi review.

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 Huobi if

  • You need margin trading.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want staking.

Choose Bybit if

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

Questions people ask

Is Huobi or Bybit better?
Neither clearly leads. Huobi 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, Huobi or Bybit?
Huobi starts at Free and Bybit at Free.
Does Huobi or Bybit run on more platforms?
Huobi runs on Web, Mobile. Bybit runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
Can I use Huobi for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Huobi best used for?
Huobi is most often used for spot trading of cryptocurrencies and altcoins, futures trading with leverage, copy trading from experienced traders, automated trading via bots. Of those, spot trading of cryptocurrencies and altcoins and futures trading with leverage are not what Bybit is typically brought in for.
What can Huobi do that Bybit cannot?
Huobi covers Margin Trading, Staking, Primelist, HT Token. Bybit covers Perpetual Contracts, Copy Trading, Launchpad, Bybit Wallet. Both handle Spot Trading, Futures Trading, Web support, Ios 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.

Source
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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