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Bybit vs Tickmill
Bybit vs Tickmill — Direct comparison across cost, regulation, leverage, platforms and operating history.
Tracked byBrokerlist Editorial · Independent review teamUpdated
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.
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.
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
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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 — $0, 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.