Both venues, live data, and the reason the answer matters less than you think.
Numbers, not verdicts. Depth figures below are pulled live from each exchange's own public API at build time, so they are a snapshot rather than marketing copy. Fee figures are published standard-tier rates — both venues discount them by volume, so your actual rate is likely lower.
| Metric | Bitget | Bybit |
|---|---|---|
| Futures taker | 0.0600% | 0.0550% |
| Futures maker | 0.0200% | 0.0200% |
| Spot taker | 0.1000% | 0.1000% |
| Spot maker | 0.1000% | 0.1000% |
A 0.005% difference in taker fee is 0.5 USDT per 10,000 USDT of notional. Whether that matters depends entirely on your turnover — run it in the fee calculator rather than taking either venue's word for it.
| Metric | Bitget | Bybit |
|---|---|---|
| Perp symbols listed | 763 | 848 |
| Symbols over $5M 24h volume | 77 | 118 |
| Total 24h perp turnover | $10,022,740,741 | $16,200,068,961 |
Symbol count is a weak signal; the count of symbols clearing meaningful daily volume is a much better one. A venue listing 800 perps where 100 are liquid gives you more tradeable surface than one listing 800 where 70 are.
Watch out: altcoin perp liquidity thins fast off the majors
Watch out: unified account margin behaviour surprises first-time users
For most people the difference between these two is smaller than the difference between trading as maker versus taker on either of them. Fee tier and order type dominate venue choice by a wide margin. Pick the one whose interface you find less confusing, then go claim your fee tier.