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Bybit vs Libertex
Bybit vs Libertex — Direct comparison across cost, regulation, leverage, platforms and operating history.
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In short. Choose Bybit if you already trade crypto at Bybit and want FX CFDs in the same unified-margin account. Choose Libertex if you are an EU/EEA resident who wants an EU-regulated (CySEC) broker with ICF compensation and negative balance protection.
Bybit vs Libertex comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
Libertex leads
- Bybit
- ahead on 1 dimension
- Libertex
- ahead on 3 dimensions
- Tied
- 1 tied
Cost per lot
Bybit: $4.00/lot, Libertex: Floating. Same cost per lot.
Minimum deposit
Bybit: —, Libertex: €100. Smaller minimum at Libertex.
Maximum leverage
Bybit: 1:500, Libertex: 1:30. Higher leverage at Bybit.
Regulator and licence
Bybit: VARA, Libertex: CySEC. Stronger licensing at Libertex.
Trading platforms
Bybit: MetaTrader 5, Bybit, Libertex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform. Wider platform choice at Libertex.
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
Libertex
Pros
- ✓CySEC-regulated (Indication Investments Ltd, licence 164/12) with ICF investor compensation and negative balance protection
- ✓MT4/MT5 plus proprietary Libertex platform; strong local EU funding (SOFORT, iDEAL, Giropay, Przelewy24)
Cons
- ✕Single-jurisdiction CySEC coverage — no FCA or ASIC fallback
- ✕Retail leverage capped at 1:30 (ESMA/CySEC) — lower than offshore brokers
- ✕€100 minimum deposit; inactivity fee applies after extended dormancy
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 Libertex if:
- ✓You are an EU/EEA resident who wants an EU-regulated (CySEC) broker with ICF compensation and negative balance protection
- ✓You prefer a simple proprietary platform alongside MT4/MT5
- ✓You value 28 years of operating history (via Forex Club parent, founded 1997)
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Frequently asked
Which is better — Bybit or Libertex?+
Across our 5 dimensions: Bybit leads in 1, Libertex in 3, ties: 1. Overall verdict: Libertex. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: Bybit — $4.00, Libertex — $0.00. Lower at a tie.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: Bybit — $0, Libertex — $100. Easier onboarding at Libertex.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
Bybit: MetaTrader 5, Bybit. Libertex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform.
Who regulates each broker?+
Bybit: VARA. Libertex: CySEC.