ByBit EU vs Coinbase Advanced Comparison
ByBit EU and Coinbase Advanced are practically level in our overall rating, 4.1 to 4.2 out of 5 points. Our table lists the trading fee as “0.25% maker; 0.25% taker” for ByBit EU and “0.6 %” for Coinbase Advanced. ByBit EU lists more than 100 cryptocurrencies, Coinbase Advanced 404.
| 0.25% maker 0.25% taker | Fees | 0.6 % |
| — | Minimum cost per €1,000 | € 6.00 |
| +100 | Cryptos | 404 |
| SEPA transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay | Payment Methods | SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card, PayPal |
| MiCAR license via FMA | Regulation | First company with BaFin crypto license. Deficiencies flagged in 2022, since remediated. MiCA via Luxembourg. |
Cost comparison
The basis is a Bitcoin purchase worth €1,000, calculated from the disclosed trading fee. A price markup in the spread is not included, because most providers do not publish it.
| — | Minimum cost per €1,000 | € 6.00 |
| 0.25% maker 0.25% taker | Fees | 0.6 % |
| — | Wallet transfer | € 0.24 |
| — | Cost transparency | Yes |
| 1 EUR per order, card deposit from 10 USD | Minimum Amount | € 1 |
| SEPA transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay | Payment Methods | SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card, PayPal |
Bybit EU charges fixed maker and taker rates for spot trading. For pairs against the euro the rate falls with your trading volume over the last 30 days; from VIP 1 the same rate applies to both pair types.
| Transaction | Cost at Bybit EU |
|---|---|
| Spot, crypto pairs, regular user | 0.25% maker, 0.25% taker |
| Spot, EUR pairs, up to USD 100,000 volume in 30 days | 0.25% maker and taker |
| Spot, EUR pairs, USD 100,000 to 250,000 | 0.22% maker and taker |
| Spot, EUR pairs, USD 250,000 to 500,000 | 0.2% maker and taker |
| Spot, EUR pairs, from USD 500,000 | 0.15% maker and taker |
| VIP 1, all spot pairs | 0.12% maker and taker |
| EUR deposits and withdrawals | fee shown before the transaction |
| Crypto withdrawals | network fee per coin |
How to save: If you trade larger amounts against the euro, the volume tiers on EUR pairs pay off: from USD 500,000 in 30 days the rate is 0.15%. From VIP 1 the rate for all spot pairs drops to 0.12%. See how Bybit EU compares on fees in our crypto exchange comparison.
Fees as of 21 October 2026 according to the Bybit EU fee schedule.
No separate analysis -- based on Coinbase.
Pros & Cons
- MiCA licence from Austria's FMA – a clear regulatory basis for EU/EEA investors
- Spot fees of 0.25% maker / 0.25% taker, lower with VIP status
- Hundreds of tradable crypto assets
- Assets held largely in cold storage, 2FA, proof-of-reserves audits
- Fast execution and a well-rated app (iOS/Android)
- Registered in Vienna, inside the EU
- No futures or other derivatives for EEA retail clients, spot trading only
- Security incident in February 2025 (around 401,000 ETH drained)
- The sheer number of features can overwhelm outright beginners
- Volume-based maker/taker fees from 0.60%/1.20% down to 0.00%/0.05%
- Pro order types: limit, market, stop-limit, bracket (TP+SL combined)
- Native TradingView charts with 400+ indicators (since 2025)
- API access: REST, WebSocket, and FIX (institutional)
- Shared account with standard Coinbase -- seamless switch
- 22 stablecoin pairs at 0.00% maker fee
- Coinbase One rebate: 25% USDC cashback (cap 100 USD/month)
- Learning curve compared to standard Coinbase interface has room for improvement
- Entry fees relatively high at low volume
- Lowest fee tiers only reachable from high 30-day volume onward
- Coinbase Pro as standalone platform shut down since November 2023 -- migration was required for legacy users
User Experiences
AI AnalysisNo separate analysis -- based on Coinbase.
Investing in crypto assets carries a high level of risk, up to and including total loss of capital. This is not investment advice. Figures as of October 2026, without guarantee; check current conditions on bybit.eu.
Features
| not specified | Maker/Taker Model | not available |
| not specified | Order Types | not available |
| not specified | Order Durations | not available |
| not specified | API | not available |
| not specified | Charts | not available |
| not specified | Asset Selection | not available |
| not specified | Stablecoin Pairs | not available |
| not specified | Coinbase One Rebate | not available |
| not specified | 2FA Security | not available |
| not specified | Mobile App | not available |
- EU-regulated (MiCA, FMA Austria)
- Spot fees of 0.25% maker / 0.25% taker
- Cold-wallet custody and proof of reserves
- Volume-based maker/taker model from 0.60%/1.20%
- Native TradingView integration with 400+ indicators
- API access via REST, WebSocket, and FIX
- 22 stablecoin pairs at 0.00% maker fee
The five areas head to head
AI AnalysisFees & Costs
Spot trading (VIP 0, crypto pairs): 0.25% maker / 0.25% taker (as of 16 October 2026). Bybit EU does not offer futures or other derivatives to EEA retail clients. Deposit and withdrawal costs depend on the method used; crypto transfers incur the usual network fees.
No separate analysis -- based on Coinbase.
Details
| Bybit EU GmbH | Company | Coinbase Global, Inc. |
| 2018 | Founded | 2012 |
| MiCAR license via FMA | Regulation | First company with BaFin crypto license. Deficiencies flagged in 2022, since remediated. MiCA via Luxembourg. |
| 1 EUR per order, card deposit from 10 USD | Minimum Amount | € 1 |
| Identity verification (required for fiat deposits and withdrawals) | KYC | eID, VideoIdent |
Verdict
Both providers are practically level in our overall rating (4.1 to 4.2).
Bybit EU pairs the strengths of the wider Bybit exchange – low fees, fast execution and a well-built interface – with a genuine EU licence (MiCA, granted by Austria's FMA). For European investors who want a regulated venue without giving up depth of markets, it is one of the more compelling options in 2026. Anyone expecting the very high leverage available on Bybit's global platform should note that those products are not available to EEA retail clients.
Coinbase Advanced is the pro trading interface within the Coinbase app and is aimed at active traders. It fully replaced the separate Coinbase Pro platform in November 2023 and has since been integrated into the regular Coinbase account. Account, verification, and asset balances are shared with the standard Coinbase interface -- switching between direct buy and Advanced happens within the same app.
Instead of the flat direct-purchase fees on the standard platform, a volume-based maker/taker model applies here, with entry rates of 0.60% maker and 1.20% taker, decreasing as 30-day volume rises down to 0.00% maker / 0.05% taker. Since 2025, the TradingView integration with more than 400 indicators is embedded in the interface. Limit, market, stop-limit, and bracket orders (take-profit and stop-loss combined) are supported with GTC/GTD durations. API access is available via REST, WebSocket, and for institutional users also via FIX. The learning curve compared to the standard Coinbase interface is occasionally criticized in user comments.
Coinbase Advanced is considered particularly suitable for traders looking for lower fees than on standard Coinbase and who value pro charts and order types. Coinbase One membership additionally grants a 25% USDC rebate on Advanced spot fees, capped at 100 USD per month. Those who mainly execute direct purchases are better served on the standard Coinbase interface. This comparison does not constitute investment advice.