Bybit vs Interactive Brokers
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3.1
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4.3
Interactive Brokers is #1 in our CFD broker rankings. |
 Traders from US not accepted
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Traders from US accepted |
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Bybit is an established crypto exchange aimed at online traders. Clients can speculate on leading tokens like Bitcoin, access crypto staking and loans, or trade NFTs using the firm's digital marketplace. Millions of users have signed up with the firm since it launched in 2018. |
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is a premier brokerage, providing access to 150 markets in 33 countries, along with a suite of comprehensive investment services. With over 40 years of experience, this Nasdaq-listed firm adheres to stringent regulations by the SEC, FCA, CIRO, and SFC, amongst others, and is one of the most trusted brokers for trading around the globe. |
| Customer Reviews | |
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4
Based on 2 Interactive Brokers customer reviews
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| Bonus Offer | |
| Up To 4030 USDT Welcome Bonus | |
| Comment by Reviewer | |
| "Bybit is a good choice for active traders who want a fast and straightforward way to buy crypto tokens and trade crypto derivatives." | "Interactive Brokers is one of the best brokers for advanced day traders, providing powerful charting platforms, real-time data, and customizable layouts, notably through the new IBKR Desktop application. Its superb pricing and advanced order options also make it highly attractive for day traders, while its diverse range of equities is still among the best in the industry." |
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| Instruments | |
| Cryptos, Futures | Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, CFDs, Cryptocurrencies |
| Demo Account | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Deposit | |
| $0 | $0 |
| Trading Platforms | |
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| Minimum Trade | |
| 0.001 Lots | $100 |
| Regulator | |
| FCA, SEC, FINRA, CFTC, CBI, CIRO, SFC, MAS, MNB, FINMA, AFM | |
| Margin Trading | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Margin Rate | |
| 1.55 - 2.59% | |
| STP Account | |
| Yes | Yes |
| ECN Account | |
| No | No |
| DMA Account | |
| No | Yes |
| MAM Account | |
| No | Yes |
| PAMM Account | |
| No | No |
| LAMM Account | |
| No | No |
| Demat Account | |
| No | No |
| AI / Machine Learning | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Robo Advisor | |
| No | Yes |
| Negative Balance Protection | |
| No | Yes |
| Market Maker | |
| No | No |
| P2P Trading | |
| Yes | No |
| Spot Trading | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Apps | |
| Yes (iOS & Android) | iOS & Android |
| App Review | |
The IBKR Mobile app, available on both iOS and Android devices, makes your phone a powerful gateway to your IBKR accounts, offering you the freedom to keep an eye on portfolios, initiate trades, and dive into real-time quotes and charts, all while managing your account activities on the fly. This app stands out for its intuitive design, making it especially welcoming for those just starting their trading journey, providing a smoother and more accessible experience than the more complex TWS platform. |
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| Android App Rating | |
4.5 |
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| iOS App Rating | |
4.3 |
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| Auto Trading | |
| Via 3rd party software | Capitalise.ai & TWS API |
| Copy Trading | |
| Yes | No |
| Copy Trading Platform | |
| Use the Top Traders leaderboard to follow experienced crypto investors. Mirror positions on Bitcoin, Ethereum and more for a small charge. | |
| Social Trading | |
| No | No |
| VPS Hosting | |
| Yes | No |
| Tournaments | |
| No | No |
| Demo Competitions | |
| No | No |
| Ethical Investing | |
| No | Yes |
| Custodial Account | |
| No | No |
| Guaranteed Stop Loss | |
| No | No |
| Inactivity Fee | |
| $0 | $0 |
| Islamic Account | |
| No | No |
| Account Currencies | |
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| Stock Exchanges | |
| Commodities | |
| CFD Trading | |
| CFD trading not offered | Over 8,000 CFDs are offered on a vast array of instruments, encompassing stocks, indices, forex, and commodities. Moreover, the TWS platform lends itself to seasoned day traders, offering a comprehensive selection of over 100 order types and algorithms, alongside premium market data sourced from reputable sources such as Reuters and Dow Jones. |
| Leverage | |
| 1:50 | |
| FTSE Spread | |
| 0.005% (£1 Min) | |
| GBPUSD Spread | |
| 0.08-0.20 bps x trade value | |
| Oil Spread | |
| 0.25-0.85 | |
| Stocks Spread | |
| 0.003 | |
| Forex Trading | |
| Forex trading not offered | IBKR presents an extensive range of over 100 major, minor, and exotic forex pairs, surpassing the offerings of nearly all leading alternatives, though not CMC Markets. Forex trading occurs over multiple platforms and boasts institutional-grade spreads starting from 0.1 pips and 20 complex order types, including brackets, scale, and one-cancels-all (OCA) orders. |
| GBPUSD Spread | |
| 0.08-0.20 bps x trade value | |
| EURUSD Spread | |
| 0.08-0.20 bps x trade value | |
| EURGBP Spread | |
| 0.08-0.20 bps x trade value | |
| Assets | |
| 100+ | |
| Cryptocurrency | |
| Buy dozens of crypto tokens with one click, or choose between hundreds of tokens to trade on spot markets, with more options than many alternatives. Crypto derivative products include perpetual futures and options. | IBKR lets you purchase and hold Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Litecoin at competitive commission rates and without needing a crypto wallet. Additionally, there is a range of other diverse assets to explore, such as crypto indices like the NYSE Bitcoin Index, as well as futures contracts like the BAKKT Bitcoin Futures. |
| Spread | |
| Market maker, derivatives fee: 0.01%, spot fee: 0.1% Market taker: derivatives fee: 0.06%, spot fee: 0.1% | 0.12%-0.18% |
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| Crypto Lending | |
| Yes | No |
| Crypto Mining | |
| Yes | No |
| Crypto Staking | |
| Yes | No |
| Auto Market Maker | |
| No | No |
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