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Bybit vs OKX

Bybit vs OKX: spot fees and VIP tiers, where each is available, Bybit’s 2025 hack and OKX’s 2025 US guilty plea, compared for active traders.

Sources checked 26 October 2026 · Free to read · No account needed

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Bybit
OKX

Trading & order types

Spot: 0.1% maker and taker for non-VIP users; VIP levels by balance or volume lower it. Fiat pairs from 0.15%/0.2%.
Global spot: 0.08% maker, 0.10% taker for regular users. US: 0.20% maker, 0.35% taker.

Funding

Depends on your region. Fiat services vary by country and aren't available in the US.
Depends on your region. In Australia, AUD deposits by PayID or bank transfer from a local bank.

Everyday features

Popular with active traders. Not available in the US; UK accounts restricted from October 2026.
Large global exchange with regional entities, including AUSTRAC-registered OKX Australia.

Crypto withdrawals

Crypto withdrawal fees vary by asset and network.
Crypto withdrawal fees vary by asset and network. In Australia, AUD withdrawals go to a saved bank account.

Important context

About US$1.5 billion was stolen from a Bybit cold wallet in February 2025.
OKX pleaded guilty in the US in 2025 and agreed to pay more than US$504 million.

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Compare the fee component.

One trade, in Australian dollars.

Illustration at published standard rates for a single notional trade. This excludes spreads, quoted-price differences, funding costs, withdrawals and volume discounts. It is not a live quote or a cheapest-platform ranking.

Entry-tier and standard rates shown. Check your own confirmation screen before acting.

Bybit spot, non-VIP · 0.1%
A$1.00
OKX global taker, regular · 0.1%
A$1.00

Questions that make the choice clearer.

  1. Which of the two serves your country, and under which entity?
  2. Would your balance or volume reach a VIP tier?
  3. How do a major hack and a US guilty plea weigh against each other for you?

We have not timed support responses, funded these accounts or audited custody. A lower fee does not establish that a platform is safer or better for your circumstances.

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Sources & fact check

Checked . Provider material describes the provider’s own service. Check current terms before acting.

  1. Bybit help: Spot trading fees explained
  2. Bybit: Trading fees guide
  3. Bybit help: Service restricted countries
  4. Bybit: Service changes for UK-registered users
  5. FBI: North Korea responsible for $1.5 billion Bybit hack
  6. Bybit: Security incident timeline and FAQs
  7. OKX: Updates to global fee framework
  8. OKX: Updates to US fee framework 2026
  9. OKX Australia: What can I use in Australia?
  10. OKX Australia: How do I deposit AUD with bank transfer?
  11. US Attorney’s Office SDNY: OKX pleads guilty to violating US anti-money laundering laws
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