Bybit Guide
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Bybit complete guide

From sign up and KYC to your first USDT deposit, first futures trade, and a lifetime 20% fee rebate — this page walks you through everything in the exact order you need it, so you can place your first trade today. We also cover the most common mistakes and the security settings that keep your account safe.

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Supported countries
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Step by Step

From sign up to your first trade in 5 steps

A practical sequence anyone can follow. Each step takes 5–15 minutes, and the whole flow lets you open your first futures position today.

01

Create account

One minute to finish — sign up with email or phone. Email is easier to manage and recover for most users.

  • 1Click [Sign up] to open the official Bybit site. The link already carries the referral code, so the 20% rebate is applied instantly.
  • 2Enter your email or phone and set a strong password (upper + lower + number + symbol, 8+ chars) you don't reuse anywhere else.
  • 3Make sure BYBIT20 is pre-filled in the referral field — the code cannot be added or changed after sign up.
  • 4Enter the 6-digit code sent by email/SMS to finish. Turn on 2FA right away to protect the account.
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02

KYC identity check

Required to unlock full withdrawal limits and every feature. Automated review usually finishes in 5–15 minutes.

  • 1Top-right profile → [Account & Security] → [Identity Verification].
  • 2Pick a country and prepare one ID: passport, national ID or driver's license (passport has the highest OCR success rate).
  • 3Photograph the ID front/back, then take a selfie. Shoot in bright, glare-free light.
  • 4Approval usually within 5–15 minutes. Level 1 unlocks a 1M USDT daily withdrawal limit — more than enough for individuals.
03

Deposit USDT

Futures use USDT as margin. Buy USDT on a local exchange and send it to Bybit.

  • 1[Assets] → [Deposit] → USDT.
  • 2Choose a network: TRC20 (cheap, fast — recommended for most) or ERC20 (safer but higher fees).
  • 3Copy the exact deposit address and paste it in your other exchange's withdrawal screen — sending on the wrong network permanently loses the funds.
  • 4After deposit, transfer from [Spot wallet] to [Derivatives / Unified wallet] to use it as futures margin.
04

Start futures trading

USDT perpetual futures let you go both long and short. Start small with the most liquid pairs.

  • 1Top menu [Derivatives] → [USDT Perpetual] → pick BTCUSDT or ETHUSDT.
  • 2Start with 3–10× leverage (up to 100× is available but far too risky for beginners).
  • 3Order type: Limit (cheaper fees) or Market (fills instantly), then enter size.
  • 4Always set stop-loss (SL) and take-profit (TP) when entering — keep risk-to-reward at 1:2 or better.
05

Security settings

Protecting your funds matters more than any yield. Set these up right after sign up.

  • 1Enable app-based 2FA (Google Authenticator). Avoid SMS — it's vulnerable to SIM swapping.
  • 2Register a withdrawal whitelist with a 24-hour lock — funds can only leave to approved addresses.
  • 3Set an anti-phishing code — every real Bybit email will show it, so fakes stand out instantly.
  • 4For API keys, always restrict by IP and disable withdrawal permission.
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Paid in stages for completing sign up, first deposit and trading missions. Stacks with the rebate.

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Register once — the rebate stays active for the life of the account. No renewals, no expiry.

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Check every daily rebate in [Rewards Hub] → [My Rewards] and export to CSV any time.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I really get 20% back every day?+

Yes. Bybit's official affiliate program auto-settles 20% of the previous day's futures fees at 00:00 UTC and deposits it to [Rewards Hub]. No claim needed — you can transfer the rebate to your spot wallet or re-use it as margin immediately.

I already have a Bybit account. Can I still get the rebate?+

Existing accounts can't be added retroactively — support won't apply it either. Create a new account with an unused email and enter BYBIT20 on sign up; every fee going forward is rebated. Note KYC allows one account per ID, so it must be in your own name.

Can I use it from my country?+

Yes. Web and mobile support English and many other languages. USDT deposits and withdrawals work worldwide. Local currency deposits depend on regulation in your country.

Isn't futures trading risky for beginners?+

Leverage cuts both ways. Start small with 3–5× and always set SL/TP with at least a 1:2 risk-reward ratio. Risking 2–5% of the account per trade is the key to long-term survival.

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