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Bybit
#18 in our crypto broker rankings
Accepts traders from Gibraltar
Rating breakdown
- Regulation & trust3.31.4 lower than Interactive Brokers (4.7)
- Assets & markets3.80.9 lower than Interactive Brokers (4.7)
- Fees & costs3.50.8 lower than Interactive Brokers (4.3)
- Platforms & tools4.00.1 higher than Interactive Brokers (3.9)
- Accounts & banking3.50.4 lower than Interactive Brokers (3.9)
- Education3.50.8 lower than Interactive Brokers (4.3)
- Research2.52.2 lower than Interactive Brokers (4.7)
- Customer support3.50.5 higher than Interactive Brokers (3.0)
Interactive Brokers’s score. Numbers show the difference.
Interactive Brokers
Doesn't accept traders from Gibraltar. See available CFD brokers
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Rating breakdown
- Regulation & trust4.71.4 higher than Bybit (3.3)
- Assets & markets4.70.9 higher than Bybit (3.8)
- Fees & costs4.30.8 higher than Bybit (3.5)
- Platforms & tools3.90.1 lower than Bybit (4.0)
- Accounts & banking3.90.4 higher than Bybit (3.5)
- Education4.30.8 higher than Bybit (3.5)
- Research4.72.2 higher than Bybit (2.5)
- Customer support3.00.5 lower than Bybit (3.5)
Bybit’s score. Numbers show the difference.
| Bybit | Interactive Brokers | |
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| Overview | Bybit is an established crypto exchange aimed at online traders. Clients can speculate on leading tokens like Bitcoin, access crypto staking and loans, or trade NFTs using the firm's digital marketplace. Millions of users have signed up with the firm since it launched in 2018. | Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is a premier brokerage, providing access to over 170 markets across 40 countries, along with a suite of comprehensive investment services. With over 40 years of experience, this Nasdaq-listed firm adheres to stringent regulations by the SEC, FCA, CIRO, and SFC, amongst others, and is one of the most trusted brokers for trading around the globe. |
| Customer Reviews | – | Based on 4 customer reviews |
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| Bonus Offer | Up To 4030 USDT Welcome Bonus | – |
| Comment by Reviewer | “Bybit is a good choice for active traders who want a fast and straightforward way to buy crypto tokens and trade crypto derivatives.” | “Interactive Brokers is one of the best brokers for advanced day traders, providing powerful charting platforms, real-time data, and customizable layouts, notably through the new IBKR Desktop application. Its superb pricing and advanced order options also make it highly attractive for day traders, while its diverse range of equities is still among the best in the industry.” |
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| Instruments | Cryptos, Futures | Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptocurrencies, CFDs |
| Demo Account | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 | $0 |
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| Minimum Trade | 0.001 Lots | $1 |
| Regulator | SCA, FSC, FMA | SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA, CIRO, FCA, CBI, ASIC, SFC, SEBI, JFSA, MAS |
| Margin Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Margin Rate | – | 5.5% - 6.13% (depending on account tier) |
| STP Account | Yes | Yes |
| ECN Account | No | No |
| DMA Account | No | Yes |
| MAM Account | No | Yes |
| PAMM Account | No | No |
| LAMM Account | No | No |
| Demat Account | No | Yes |
| AI / Machine Learning | Yes | Yes |
| Robo Advisor | No | Yes |
| Negative Balance Protection | No | Yes |
| Market Maker | No | No |
| P2P Trading | Yes | No |
| Spot Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Apps | Yes (iOS & Android) | iOS & Android |
| App Review | – | The IBKR Mobile app, available on both iOS and Android devices, makes your phone a powerful gateway to your IBKR accounts, offering you the freedom to keep an eye on portfolios, initiate trades, and dive into real-time quotes and charts, all while managing your account activities on the fly. This app stands out for its intuitive design, making it especially welcoming for those just starting their trading journey, providing a smoother and more accessible experience than the more complex TWS platform. |
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| Auto Trading | Via 3rd party software | TWS API |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No |
| Copy Trading Platform | Use the Top Traders leaderboard to follow experienced crypto investors. Mirror positions on Bitcoin, Ethereum and more for a small charge. | – |
| Social Trading | No | No |
| VPS Hosting | Yes | No |
| Tournaments | No | No |
| Demo Competitions | No | No |
| Ethical Investing | No | Yes |
| Custodial Account | No | No |
| Guaranteed Stop Loss | No | No |
| Inactivity Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Islamic Account | No | No |
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| Overview | CFD trading not offered | Over 8,000 CFDs are offered on a vast array of instruments, encompassing stocks, indices, forex, and commodities. Moreover, the TWS platform lends itself to seasoned day traders, offering a comprehensive selection of over 100 order types and algorithms, alongside premium market data sourced from reputable sources such as Reuters and Dow Jones. |
| Leverage | – | 1:50 |
| FTSE Spread | – | 0.005% (£1 Min) |
| GBPUSD Spread | – | 0.08-0.20 bps x trade value |
| Oil Spread | – | 0.25-0.85 |
| Stocks Spread | – | 0.003 |
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| Overview | Forex trading not offered | IBKR presents an extensive range of over 100 major, minor, and exotic forex pairs, surpassing the offerings of nearly all leading alternatives, though not CMC Markets. Forex trading occurs over multiple platforms and boasts institutional-grade spreads starting from 0.1 pips and over 100 complex order types, including brackets, scale, and one-cancels-all (OCA) orders. |
| GBPUSD Spread | – | 0.2 |
| EURUSD Spread | – | 0.1 |
| EURGBP Spread | – | 0.3 |
| Assets | – | 100+ |
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| Overview | Buy dozens of crypto tokens with one click, or choose between hundreds of tokens to trade on spot markets, with more options than many alternatives. Crypto derivative products include perpetual futures and options. | IBKR lets you purchase and hold Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Litecoin at competitive commission rates and without needing a crypto wallet. Additionally, there is a range of other diverse assets to explore, such as crypto indices like the NYSE Bitcoin Index, as well as futures contracts like the BAKKT Bitcoin Futures. |
| Spread | Market maker, derivatives fee: 0.01%, spot fee: 0.1% Market taker: derivatives fee: 0.06%, spot fee: 0.1% | 0.12%-0.18% |
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| Crypto Lending | Yes | No |
| Crypto Mining | Yes | No |
| Crypto Staking | Yes | No |
| Auto Market Maker | No | No |
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