Side-by-side
AvaTrade vs Bybit
Both AvaTrade and Bybit are licensed brokers — but each is stronger in different areas. We compare spreads and commissions, regulators and licences, leverage and trading platforms.
In short. Choose AvaTrade if you are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history. Choose Bybit if you already trade crypto at Bybit and want FX CFDs in the same unified-margin account.
Pros and cons
AvaTrade
Pros
- ✓Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- ✓1,450+ CFDs
- ✓Copy trading via DupliTrade
Cons
- ✕Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume
- ✕Inactivity fee $50 per 3 months of inactivity + $100 annual admin fee after 12 months
- ✕Not available in 20 jurisdictions including US, UK, Belgium, New Zealand, India, Russia/Belarus, Lebanon, and OFAC-sanctioned countries
Bybit
Pros
- ✓MT5 CFD offering with ~0.1 typical spread + ≈$3 RT equivalent — cost-competitive with ECN tiers despite crypto-first business
- ✓No fixed minimum deposit — practical entry at $10-20 USDT
- ✓Unified margin account across FX CFDs, crypto perpetuals, and spot — unique model in our list
Cons
- ✕FX CFDs are secondary product — Bybit core business is crypto derivatives, FX depth and liquidity differ from dedicated forex brokers
- ✕No FCA/ASIC/CySEC licence for FX products; regulatory cover is crypto-focused (VARA in Dubai, MiCA in the Netherlands)
- ✕Commission is % of notional on futures (0.02% maker / 0.055% taker) — we convert to ≈$3/lot RT for comparison, actual cost varies with trade size
- ✕Regional restrictions on sub-national level also apply: Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Sevastopol, and Dubai are excluded regardless of country-level availability
Who should choose which
Choose AvaTrade if:
- ✓You are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history
- ✓You prefer spread-only pricing with no commission math — 0.9 pip typical is stable at ~$9/lot round-turn
- ✓You're into copy trading — DupliTrade integration is the strongest of our brokers
- ✓You want 1,400+ CFDs across forex, indices, stocks, commodities in one account
- ✓You have $100+ and want a straightforward single-tier account (not Standard vs Raw)
Choose Bybit if:
- ✓You already trade crypto at Bybit and want FX CFDs in the same unified-margin account
- ✓You fund via crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT) and want zero broker-side deposit fees
- ✓You want P2P crypto-to-fiat settlement for your country's local currency
- ✓You want a single account that covers spot crypto, crypto perpetuals, and FX CFDs — unique structure in our list
AvaTrade vs Bybit comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
AvaTrade leads
- AvaTrade
- ahead on 3 dimensions
- Bybit
- ahead on 2 dimensions
Cost per lot
AvaTrade: $9.00/lot, Bybit: $4.00/lot. Lower at Bybit.
Minimum deposit
AvaTrade: $100, Bybit: —. Smaller minimum at AvaTrade.
Maximum leverage
AvaTrade: 1:400, Bybit: 1:500. Higher leverage at Bybit.
Regulator and licence
AvaTrade: ASIC, FSCA, CBI, BVI, Bybit: VARA. Stronger licensing at AvaTrade.
Trading platforms
AvaTrade: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade, Bybit: MetaTrader 5, Bybit. Wider platform choice at AvaTrade.
Frequently asked
Which is better — AvaTrade or Bybit?+
Across our 5 dimensions: AvaTrade leads in 3, Bybit in 2, ties: 0. Overall verdict: AvaTrade. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: AvaTrade — $9.00, Bybit — $4.00. Lower at Bybit.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: AvaTrade — $100, Bybit — —. Easier onboarding at AvaTrade.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
AvaTrade: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade. Bybit: MetaTrader 5, Bybit.
Who regulates each broker?+
AvaTrade: ASIC, FSCA, CBI, BVI. Bybit: VARA.
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