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Bitpanda vs Bybit Europe
The Austrian Broker for Beginners with a BaFin MiCAR License — MiCA-regulated Bybit EU platform with spot, margin, Earn and card
Updated: June 2026
Bitpanda has been operating since 2014 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Bybit Europe, founded in 2025, is 11 years younger and positions itself as "MiCA-regulated Bybit EU platform with spot, margin, Earn and card". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Bybit Europe has the edge: 0.10% spot taker fee compared to 1.49% at Bitpanda. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $139 per transaction. Additional perk at Bybit Europe: Spot fees from 0.1% maker/taker; futures fees are not part of the EU offer.
On the security front, Bitpanda offers MiCA-regulated: MiCAR license issued by BaFin with EU-wide passporting with an insurance fund of Regulated Austrian provider with segregated custody structures; no quantified public insurance fund. Bybit Europe provides MiCA-regulated via Bybit EU GmbH in Austria (FMA) and backs it with MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; the global derivatives insurance fund is not part of the EU futures offer. Both platforms feature industry-standard security measures including 2FA, cold storage, and regular audits.
Bitpanda stands out with Broker Services, Crypto Cards, while Bybit Europe differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Margin, Earn.
Bybit Europe wins the head-to-head comparison in 3 out of 11 categories (1x Bitpanda, 7x tie). Bybit Europe offers lower fees.
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Bitpanda offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Email/Phone Support.
Bybit Europe charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus Spot fees from 0.1% maker/taker; futures fees are not part of the EU offer.
Both exchanges offer strong security features with insurance funds and 2FA.
Bitpanda lists 100+ trading pairs — 100+ more than Bybit Europe.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitpanda | Bybit Europe | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 1.49% | 0.10% | Bybit Europe |
| Spot Taker Fee | 1.49% | 0.10% | Bybit Europe |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Max Leverage | N/A | N/A | — |
| Trading Pairs | 100+ | EU spot/margin offer | Bitpanda |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | Regulated Austrian provider with segregated custody structures; no quantified public insurance fund | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; the global derivatives insurance fund is not part of the EU futures offer | — |
| KYC | Yes | Required | — |
| Rating | 3.8/5 | 4.3/5 | Bybit Europe |
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