What trading pairs are available for Bybit contracts?

Overview of Bybit Contract Trading Pairs

Bybit offers a diverse selection of contract trading pairs across multiple asset classes, enabling traders to engage in leveraged trading with high liquidity and tight spreads. The platform supports both USDT-margined and inverse contracts, allowing users to choose between stablecoin and cryptocurrency-backed positions. The available trading pairs are categorized primarily into Spot Pairs, USDT Perpetual Contracts, Inverse Perpetual Contracts, and Inverse Futures Contracts. Each category serves different trading strategies and risk appetites, accommodating both novice and advanced traders.

USDT-Margined Perpetual Contracts

USDT-margined contracts are among the most popular on Bybit due to their ease of use and stable valuation. These contracts are settled in USDT (Tether) and allow traders to open long or short positions with leverage up to 100x, depending on the pair. The major trading pairs in this category include:

• BTC/USDT
• ETH/USDT
• SOL/USDT
• XRP/USDT
• DOGE/USDT
• ADA/USDT
• BNB/USDT
• AVAX/USDT
• DOT/USDT
• LINK/USDT

These pairs are available with linear contracts, meaning profit and loss are calculated in USDT, simplifying risk management. Traders can access real-time order books, deep liquidity pools, and funding rate information directly from the trading interface. To trade any of these pairs:

• Log in to your Bybit account
• Navigate to the Derivatives section
• Select USDT Contract
• Choose the desired pair from the market list
• Adjust leverage using the Leverage Slider
• Place limit or market orders using the order panel

Inverse Perpetual Contracts

Inverse perpetual contracts are denominated and settled in cryptocurrency, primarily BTC or ETH. These are ideal for traders who prefer holding their base asset and want to hedge against price fluctuations. Key inverse perpetual pairs include:

• BTC/USD
• ETH/USD
• XRP/USD
• ADA/USD
• BCH/USD
• LTC/USD
• LINK/USD
• DOT/USD

In this model, profit and loss are calculated in the base coin. For example, in BTC/USD, gains or losses are paid out in BTC. This requires careful monitoring of wallet balances, as liquidation can occur if the base coin balance drops too low. To open a position:

• Switch to the Inverse Contract tab
• Select the desired pair (e.g., BTC/USD)
• Set your preferred leverage (up to 100x)
• Choose Order Type (Limit, Market, or Conditional)
• Confirm the order in the pop-up window

These contracts use mark price to prevent manipulation and include automatic funding payments exchanged between long and short holders every 8 hours.

Inverse Futures Contracts

Bybit also supports quarterly and bi-quarterly inverse futures contracts, which have fixed settlement dates. These are suitable for traders seeking to hedge or speculate on future price movements. Available futures pairs include:

• BTCUSD 25MAR24
• BTCUSD 28JUN24
• ETHUSD 27SEP24
• BTCUSD 29DEC24

These contracts expire on specific dates and are settled in BTC or ETH. Traders must close or roll over positions before expiry to avoid automatic settlement. To trade futures:

• Go to the Derivatives section
• Select Inverse Futures
• Pick the contract with the desired expiry
• Use the Trading Panel to set order parameters
• Monitor countdown timer for expiry

Unlike perpetuals, futures do not have funding rates, but they may trade at a premium or discount to the spot price as expiry approaches.

Altcoin and Emerging Market Pairs

Bybit frequently adds new altcoin pairs to meet growing demand. These are typically listed under USDT Perpetuals and include emerging projects with strong community backing. Recent additions include:

• APT/USDT
• OP/USDT
• ARBITRUM/USDT
• SEI/USDT
• WLD/USDT
• FIL/USDT

These pairs often come with lower maximum leverage (20x–50x) due to higher volatility. They are accessible through the same USDT contract interface. To trade a newly listed altcoin:

• Check the Announcements section for new listings
• Search for the pair using the Market Search Bar
• Review the Risk Limit and Maintenance Margin requirements
• Enable Cross Margin Mode if holding insufficient isolated margin
• Place orders with tight stop-loss settings due to volatility

Bybit uses a tiered risk limit system, meaning larger positions require higher margin and are subject to lower leverage.

How to Access and Trade Contract Pairs

Accessing and trading any contract pair on Bybit involves a standardized process across all contract types. Follow these steps:

• Log in to your Bybit account and complete KYC if required
• Navigate to the Derivatives page from the top menu
• Choose between USDT Contract, Inverse Contract, or Inverse Futures
• Use the Search Box to find a specific trading pair
• Click on the pair to load the trading interface
• Adjust Leverage using the slider or input field
• Select Position Mode: One-Way or Hedge Mode
• Input Order Size in USDT or contracts
• Set Take Profit and Stop Loss levels
• Click Buy/Long or Sell/Short to execute

Traders can monitor open positions under the Positions tab and adjust margin or close trades manually. The platform supports conditional orders, including limit, market, stop-limit, and stop-market, enhancing strategic flexibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I trade non-USD stablecoin pairs like USDC on Bybit contracts?A: Currently, Bybit does not support USDC-margined contracts. All stablecoin-based derivatives are settled in USDT. Deposits in USDC must be converted to USDT before trading.

Q: Are there fees for opening and closing contract positions?A: Yes, Bybit charges a taker fee of 0.06% and a maker fee of 0.01% for USDT perpetuals. Inverse contracts have a taker fee of 0.075% and maker fee of 0.025%. Fees are deducted from your margin balance upon order execution.

Q: How does Bybit determine the maximum leverage for each pair?A: Maximum leverage depends on the asset’s volatility, liquidity, and market cap. Major pairs like BTC/USDT support up to 100x, while newer altcoins may cap at 20x. Higher leverage tiers require increased margin and are subject to stricter risk limits.

Q: Can I switch between One-Way and Hedge Mode during active trades?A: No, you cannot switch Position Mode while holding open positions. You must close all positions first. Hedge Mode allows long and short positions simultaneously, while One-Way permits only a single direction per pair.