Why is my Bybit order not filling?

If your Bybit limit order isn’t filling, check if the market price matches your set price—orders only execute at or better than your specified level.

Jul 22, 2025 at 03:50 pm

Understanding Order Types on Bybit

When your Bybit order isn’t filling, the first step is to verify the order type you selected. Bybit offers several types, including Limit, Market, Stop-Loss, and Take-Profit. If you placed a Limit order, it will only execute at your specified price or better. This means if the market hasn’t reached your price, the order remains open. For example, if you set a buy limit at $30,000 for BTC and the current market price is $31,000, the order won’t fill until the price drops to $30,000 or below. Always double-check whether your limit price aligns with real-time market data.

Checking Market Liquidity

Another reason your order may not fill is low liquidity in the trading pair. If you're trading a less popular altcoin like $XRPUSDT during off-peak hours, there may not be enough buyers or sellers at your price level. You can check this in the order book on Bybit’s trading interface. Look for the depth of buy and sell orders near your price. If the order book shows thin volume around your limit price, your order may sit unfilled until more traders enter the market. This is especially common in perpetual futures contracts for low-cap tokens.

Reviewing Order Parameters and Time-in-Force Settings

Bybit allows you to set Time-in-Force (TIF) rules such as Good Til Canceled (GTC), Immediate or Cancel (IOC), and Fill or Kill (FOK). If you selected IOC or FOK and the order didn’t fully or partially fill immediately, it will cancel automatically. For example:

• If you place a 1 BTC buy order with FOK and only 0.5 BTC is available at your price, the entire order gets canceled.
• With IOC, 0.5 BTC might fill, and the remaining 0.5 BTC cancels.
  Ensure your TIF setting matches your trading goal—GTC keeps your order active until manually canceled or filled.
  

  Monitoring Slippage and Price Deviations

  
  Even if you place a Market order, it might not fill instantly under certain conditions. In fast-moving markets, especially during high volatility or low liquidity, your order may experience slippage. Bybit’s system tries to match your order at the best available price, but if the spread between bid and ask is wide, your order may partially fill or wait for better pricing. You can check the “Recent Trades” tab to see where the last transactions occurred—this helps confirm whether your order is in a realistic price range.
  

  Verifying Account and Position Limits

  
  Your order may also be blocked due to account restrictions. Bybit enforces position limits based on your tier and risk settings. For instance:
• If you’re trading perpetual futures, ensure you haven’t hit your maximum position size for that symbol.
• Check if your available margin is sufficient. Even if you have funds, leverage settings might prevent the order from executing.
• Go to “Positions” and “Orders” tabs to see if any open orders or positions are conflicting with your new trade.
  

  Step-by-Step: How to Diagnose an Unfilled Order

  
  If your order still isn’t filling, follow these steps:
• Open the “Order” tab in your Bybit interface and locate the unfilled order.
• Click on it to view details like order type, price, quantity, and status.
• Compare the order price to the current market price shown in the ticker.
• Check the order book to see if there are matching bids or asks at your level.
• Review your margin balance and position limits in the “Assets” and “Positions” sections.
• Ensure your network connection is stable—sometimes orders appear unfilled due to UI lag.
  

  Frequently Asked Questions

  Why does my limit order show as “Active” but not fill?
  
  This happens when no counterparty is willing to trade at your exact price. The order remains active until market price meets your limit or you cancel it manually.

  Can I cancel an unfilled order on Bybit?
  
  Yes. Go to the “Active Orders” tab, find the order, and click “Cancel.” You can also cancel all orders at once using the “Cancel All” button.

  Does Bybit charge fees for unfilled orders?
  
  No. Bybit only charges fees when an order is executed. Unfilled or canceled orders incur no cost.

  What if my order fills partially? Is that normal?
  
  Yes. Partial fills occur when only part of your order matches available liquidity. The rest remains active as a new limit order unless your Time-in-Force setting prevents it.