Side-by-side
Bybit vs Tickmill
Both Bybit and Tickmill 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 Bybit if you already trade crypto at Bybit and want FX CFDs in the same unified-margin account. Choose Tickmill if you are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricing.
Pros and cons
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
Tickmill
Pros
- ✓Raw account: 0.0 from-spread + $6 round-turn — ECN-style pricing in a commission-based tier
Cons
- ✕Broker publishes "from" spreads only — realised typical is not disclosed on the accounts page
- ✕No cTrader — MT4/MT5 only
- ✕Not available in 16 jurisdictions including US, Canada, Japan, Russia/Belarus, and OFAC-sanctioned countries
Who should choose which
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
Choose Tickmill if:
- ✓You are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricing
- ✓You scalp or algo-trade: Raw account's ~$6 round-turn commission + 0.0-from spread is competitive with focused-ECN brokers
- ✓You deposit $5,000+ via wire — Tickmill covers bank-side fees up to ~$100, unusual for the category
- ✓You're in Asia and want UnionPay funding — one of the few of our brokers to offer it
- ✓You want crypto funding (USDT, BTC) without giving up traditional methods
Bybit vs Tickmill comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
Tickmill leads
- Bybit
- ahead on 1 dimension
- Tickmill
- ahead on 3 dimensions
- Tied
- 1 tied
Cost per lot
Bybit: $4.00/lot, Tickmill: $8.00/lot. Lower at Bybit.
Minimum deposit
Bybit: —, Tickmill: $100. Smaller minimum at Tickmill.
Maximum leverage
Bybit: 1:500, Tickmill: 1:1000. Higher leverage at Tickmill.
Regulator and licence
Bybit: VARA, Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA. Stronger licensing at Tickmill.
Trading platforms
Bybit: MetaTrader 5, Bybit, Tickmill: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Same platform selection.
Frequently asked
Which is better — Bybit or Tickmill?+
Across our 5 dimensions: Bybit leads in 1, Tickmill in 3, ties: 1. Overall verdict: Tickmill. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: Bybit — $4.00, Tickmill — $8.00. Lower at Bybit.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: Bybit — —, Tickmill — $100. Easier onboarding at Tickmill.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
Bybit: MetaTrader 5, Bybit. Tickmill: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
Who regulates each broker?+
Bybit: VARA. Tickmill: FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSCA.
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