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AvaTrade vs Bybit
AvaTrade vs Bybit — Direct comparison across cost, regulation, leverage, platforms and operating history.
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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.
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.
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
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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 — $0. 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.