Bybit vs BitMEX vs Huobi

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Comparison Summary

Bybit, BitMEX and Huobi each address unique challenges in the web3 ecosystem, offering complementary strengths for builders. Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange platform offering spot and futures trading, staking, and NFT trading with unified APIs for integration. BitMEX is a cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform offering deep liquidity, pro trading tools, and the invention of the perpetual swap. Huobi API provides comprehensive REST and WebSocket interfaces for trading, account management, market data, and asset operations on the Huobi crypto exchange. Together, these tools serve different but overlapping user needs, making them valuable components in a modern web3 development stack.

	Bybit // Crypto Trading Tools	BitMEX // Crypto Trading Tools	Huobi // Crypto Trading Tools
At a Glance
Composability
Cross-Chain
Customizability
Developer Support
Ease of Integration
Performance
Key Features
Core Capabilities	Spot and Futures Trading, P2P Trading and Bybit Pay, API Explorer and Documentation	100+ Derivatives Products, Deep Liquidity and Low Latency, Comprehensive API Access	REST and WebSocket Interfaces, Advanced Order Types, Margin Loan and Repayment APIs, Deposit and Withdrawal Management
Chain Support	+70	+9	+63
Best For	Financial Institutions, DeFi Developers	Financial Institutions, DeFi Developers	Financial Institutions, DeFi Developers
Pricing
Free Tier	Standard	Standard	Standard
Paid Features	—	—	—
Custom Plans	—	—	—