Coinbase vs Bybit
✓ You own the coin — withdrawable on-chain
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| Coinbase | Bybit | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Regulation | FCA | — |
| Max leverage | 1× | 10× |
| Assets listed | 250 | 600 |
| Incidents on record | 0 | 1 |
Fees
| Spot taker fee | 0.6% | Source · Confirmed indirectly 2026-08-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Card purchase | 3.99% | Source · Confirmed indirectly 2026-08-25 |
| Spot taker fee | 0.1% | Source · Verified 2026-08-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Card purchase | — | Source · Verified 2026-08-25 |
Regulation
| Regulation | Scope | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FCA (GB) · 900635 CB Payments Ltd | E-money licence — not investment protection | Source · Verified 2026-08-25 |
No regulator on record for Bybit.
Incidents on record
No material incidents on record.
Incidents on record
- 2025-02-21 — Roughly USD 1.5bn in ETH stolen in a cold-wallet compromise — the largest exchange hack on record. Bybit covered customer balances and withdrawals stayed open. Source
Frequently asked questions
Is Coinbase cheaper than Bybit?
0.6% against 0.1% on the headline figure. Deposit, withdrawal and spread costs sit on top and can reverse that for small trades.
Is Coinbase safe?
Nothing meeting our threshold has been documented for Coinbase. That is an absence of evidence, not a safety guarantee.
Can I withdraw my coins from Coinbase?
Yes. Coinbase is an exchange — the asset is yours and moves to a wallet you control.
Which suits a beginner better?
Whichever is licensed where you live and lets you withdraw the asset. Leverage and daily financing are what turn a beginner's position into a loss.
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