Head-to-head · UK model · 19 Aug 2026
Bybit vs KuCoin — UK
KuCoin · Winner by +7.7 Decisive factor: asset coverage (9.4 vs 8.8).
KuCoin leads this UK comparison (0.0 vs 7.7) because asset coverage is the widest gap. Bybit spot fees are 0.1% / 0.1%; KuCoin is 0.1% / 0.1%. Scores come from the same snapshot as the ranking, model v2.4, data as of 19 Aug 2026.
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Factor by factor
Quick verdict
KuCoin leads this UK comparison (0.0 vs 7.7) because asset coverage is the widest gap. Bybit spot fees are 0.1/0.1%; KuCoin is 0.1/0.1%. Scores come from the same snapshot as the ranking, model v2.4, data as of 19 Aug 2026.
Bybit is better if…
- Fees (9.0 vs 8.8)
- Features (9.3 vs 8.8)
- Security (8.3 vs 7.8)
- Regulation (5.8 vs 5.2)
- Bybit is built for Derivatives.
KuCoin is better if…
- Asset Coverage (9.4 vs 8.8)
- KuCoin is built for Altcoin range.
Real cost comparison
Published retail spot maker/taker is 0.1% / 0.1% on Bybit and 0.1% / 0.1% on KuCoin. A $1,000 taker ticket is $1.00 versus $1.00 before spread. Deposit and withdrawal are extra. Futures, if both list the product, use a different schedule.
| Exchange · why it ranks here | Spot maker / taker | $100 buy | $1,000 buy | $10,000 buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bybit | 0.1% / 0.1% | $0.10 | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| KuCoin | 0.1% / 0.1% | $0.10 | $1.00 | $10.00 |
Products
Bybit flags: Futures, Margin, Staking, P2P, Proof of reserves, Cards, API. KuCoin flags: Futures, Margin, Staking, P2P, Proof of reserves, API.
| Product | Bybit | KuCoin |
|---|---|---|
| Futures | Yes | Yes |
| Margin | Yes | Yes |
| Staking | Yes | Yes |
| P2P | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring buys | No | No |
| Proof of reserves | Yes | Yes |
| Cards | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Listed assets | 400 | 700 |
KYC and onboarding
KYC is required before you can trade on Bybit and required before you can trade on KuCoin in this dataset. That is the onboarding rule we score, not a legal opinion for every country.
Fiat, deposits and withdrawals
Bybit rails we have marked: sepa, sepa-instant, bank-transfer, debit-card, credit-card, apple-pay, google-pay, p2p. KuCoin: sepa, sepa-instant, bank-transfer, debit-card, credit-card, apple-pay, google-pay, p2p. Shared: sepa, sepa-instant, bank-transfer, debit-card, credit-card, apple-pay. Only on Bybit: pix, upi. Only on KuCoin: none in this snapshot.
Country availability
Bybit does not onboard new customers in this market. KuCoin onboards customers here. This versus page uses the GB model, not the global list.
Who should choose which
Pick Bybit if this is the trade-off you want: Top-tier perpetuals engine and depth; cannot onboard several major Western markets. Pick KuCoin if you would rather live with: 700+ listed assets — the widest altcoin shelf; US access restricted after settlement. The score is a weighted average, not a personal recommendation.
Comparison FAQ
- Who wins, Bybit or KuCoin?
- KuCoin leads Bybit on this model. The widest gap is asset coverage (0.0 vs 7.7).
- Which is cheaper, Bybit or KuCoin?
- Listed spot maker/taker is 0.1% / 0.1% on Bybit and 0.1% / 0.1% on KuCoin. A $1,000 taker ticket is $1.00 vs $1.00 before spread.
- Do Bybit and KuCoin require KYC?
- Bybit: required before you can trade. KuCoin: required before you can trade.
- Can US customers use both?
- Bybit in the USA: Not available. KuCoin: Not available. Use the US versus page if you need Binance.US versus the global entity.