Bybit Review 2026
The Bybit record for UAE traders — registrations on file, the fee schedule, and the Oracl8 verdict.
Regulation in UAE
| Regulator | VARA — VARA |
| Licence Number | Registered |
| Regulated Entity | Bybit |
| Max Leverage | 1:25 |
| Max Leverage (Crypto) | 1:25 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 |
| Taker Fee | 0.1% |
| Listed Coins & Pairs | 600+ |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, API |
| Copy Trading | ✓ |
| Spot Ownership | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
On file with VARA under licence Registered. Opening figure $0. Leverage in UAE capped at 1:25.
About Bybit
On the record, Bybit traces to 2018, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its book runs to 600 coins and trading pairs — the major cryptocurrencies alongside stablecoins and altcoins. Its registrations span several jurisdictions, with the primary licence held by Bybit under VARA.
Within UAE, Bybit runs as Bybit, cleared by VARA under licence Registered. That caps a UAE trader at 1:25 on crypto derivatives, per VARA rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- VARA regulated — licence Registered
- 600+ coins & pairs listed
- Negative balance protection in UAE
- Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, API
- Copy trading available
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 0% of retail clients lose money
- Derivatives trading — you may not custody the underlying coin
- No spot withdrawal / custodial only
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bybit regulated?
On file, Bybit carries VARA licence Registered, held by the regulated entity Bybit — a live registration you can pull up on the official VARA public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Bybit in UAE?
The opening figure is $0 — what it takes to fund a live account for a UAE trader operating under VARA.
What leverage does Bybit offer in UAE?
For UAE, the VARA rules hold Bybit to 1:25 on crypto derivatives. An offshore-registered entity may list a higher ceiling.
Is Bybit safe to trade with?
Under VARA, Bybit must segregate client funds, carry negative balance protection and submit to independent audit. None of that removes market risk, but it is real investor protection on the record.
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