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Compare Bybit vs Kraken perpetuals: funding rates, fees, open interest, trading volume, liquidity, liquidation data and regulatory compliance updated in real-time.

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Bybit, founded in 2018 by Ben Zhou, is the second-largest crypto perpetuals exchange by liquidity and trading volume globally.

Headquartered in Dubai, it serves 60M+ users in 160 regions, providing spot trading, futures, crypto options, staking, and lending across 1,800+ assets.

Bybit holds licenses in UAE, Cyprus, and other tier-1 jurisdictions, secures assets via multi-signature cold storage, and regularly publishes verified Proof of Reserves audits.

Kraken, founded in 2011 by Jesse Powell, is a top choice for US-based perpetuals traders, offering unmatched regulatory compliance.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Kraken serves 10M+ users globally, providing spot, margin (up to 5x), futures trading, staking, and institutional-grade services.

Licensed by major regulators including the US MSB and UK's FCA, Kraken secures funds through audited Proof of Reserves, SOC 2 certification, and ISO 27001 standards.

Rating

9.4

/10

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    9

  • Features & Supported Assets

    10

  • Trading Fees

    9

  • Depth & Liquidity

    9.5

8.2

/10

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    9

  • Features & Supported Assets

    8

  • Trading Fees

    8.5

  • Depth & Liquidity

    7

Spot Assets

1800

369

Perpetual Contracts

USDT & USDC Settled

USDC and USDT

Spot Volume (24H)

6.34B

2.09B

Perpetuals Volume (24H)

46.21B

2.35B

Crypto Options Volume (24H)

$733.21M

$0

Open Interest (24H)

$24.70B

$622.10M

Live Funding Rates
BTC Funding Rate
ETH Funding Rate
BNB Funding Rate
SOL Funding Rate

0.0100%

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USDC

0.0100%

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USDC

0.0100%

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USDC

0.0100%

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USDC

0.0028%

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USDC

0.0030%

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USDC

0.0024%

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USDC

0.0037%

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USDC
Taker Fees

0.055

%

0.05

%

Maker Fees

0.02

%

0.02

%

Perpetual Contract Types

USDT & USDC Settled

USDC and USDT

Available Leverage

125x

50x

Regulation

CySEC (Cyprus), VARA (Dubai), FSA (Kazakhstan), and VASP (Georgia)

Tier-1 Regulators including FCA (UK), BaFin (Germany), CySEC (Cyprus), DASP (France), MSB (USA & Canada), AUSTRAC (Australia), and 8 more

Proof of Reserves

Yes

No

Yes

No

Supported Countries

160+

150+

Total Users

67 Million

15 Million

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

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