Bybit vs MEXC
Side-by-side comparison of Bybit and MEXC across fees, products, geographic coverage and editorial rating. Data verified quarterly. Where one exchange is the clear leader on a metric, we highlight which — but the right choice for any individual depends on your own jurisdiction, asset mix and use case.
| Metric | Bybit | MEXC | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | Bybit |
| Headline taker fee | 0.10% | 0.02% | MEXC |
| Headline maker fee | 0.10% | 0.00% | MEXC |
| Daily spot + derivatives volume | $12.0B | $5.5B | Bybit |
| User count (millions) | 60M | 30M | Bybit |
| Spot trading | ✓ | ✓ | Tie |
| Futures / perpetuals | ✓ | ✓ | Tie |
| Options | ✓ | — | Bybit |
| Staking | ✓ | ✓ | Tie |
| Copy-trading | ✓ | ✓ | Tie |
| P2P fiat | ✓ | ✓ | Tie |
| Crypto card | ✓ | — | Bybit |
| Founded | 2018 | 2018 | Tie |
| HQ | British Virgin Islands | Seychelles | — |
Bybit pros
- Strongest derivatives liquidity outside Binance
- Generous referral and trader-rewards programs
- Copy-trading with public leaderboards
- Fast KYC turnaround
Cons
- Not available in the US
- Spot product range narrower than Binance
- Some advanced features hidden behind verification tiers
MEXC pros
- Zero spot maker fees
- Listing speed for new tokens is fastest in industry
- Generous referral commissions
- Light KYC for low-volume users
Cons
- Long-tail tokens carry liquidity risk
- Not available to US users
- Customer support slow during high-volume periods
How we compare exchanges
Editorial ratings reflect a multi-criteria assessment: fee competitiveness, liquidity depth, product breadth, regulatory standing, and security record. Ratings are reviewed quarterly and were last verified against each exchange's published fee schedule and product pages. Some links on this page are affiliate links — if you sign up through them we may earn a commission at no cost to you. This does not influence the ranking; our editorial verdicts are decided before any commercial relationship.
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