Is Bybit available in the United States?
Bybit does not offer its services to United States residents. The United States is listed as an excluded jurisdiction in the Bybit service agreement. United States internet addresses are blocked and United States identity documents cannot be used to complete verification.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
No. As of June 2026 Bybit does not offer its products or services to United States residents, and the United States is listed as an excluded jurisdiction in the Bybit service agreement. United States internet addresses are blocked and United States identity documents cannot be used to complete Know Your Customer verification. United States residents who want a regulated platform use an exchange that is genuinely available in the United States.
What Bybit is and the United States position
Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange that offers spot and derivatives trading and serves customers in many countries. It does not serve United States residents.
The United States is listed as an excluded jurisdiction in the Bybit service agreement, alongside a number of other restricted territories. As of June 2026 United States residents cannot open or operate an account on the platform.
United States customers who want a regulated platform typically use an exchange that is registered and available in the United States, several of which are listed below.
Why Bybit does not serve the United States
- Excluded jurisdiction. The Bybit service agreement lists the United States among the jurisdictions to which it does not offer services or products (as of June 2026).
- Access restrictions. United States internet addresses are blocked, and United States identity documents cannot be used to complete Know Your Customer verification, so an account cannot be funded or traded from the United States (as of June 2026).
- Federal oversight context. The restriction reflects United States regulatory requirements. The treatment of crypto platforms in the United States continues to involve the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the framework is still developing (as of June 2026).
What this means for United States residents
Because Bybit is not available to United States residents, this site does not link to it for the United States. Attempting to bypass the geographic restrictions, for example by using a virtual private network, can breach the platform terms of service and can carry legal and financial risk.
United States residents who want to use a regulated platform can instead use an exchange that is registered and available in the United States. The compliant alternatives below are platforms that genuinely serve United States residents as of June 2026, though supported products can vary by state.
How crypto is taxed in the United States is handled by the Internal Revenue Service. See the United States crypto tax page for a general explanation. This is general information and not tax advice, so verify your position with a qualified professional before filing.
Regulator and sources
The relevant context is the Bybit service agreement and United States regulatory requirements, with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in the broader federal framework.
- Bybit, service agreement listing the United States as an excluded jurisdiction.
- Bybit, help centre information on service restricted countries.
- United States regulatory framework, Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
- United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), guidance on the taxation of digital assets.
Bybit does not serve United States residents as of June 2026, so this site does not link to it for the United States. These platforms genuinely serve United States residents, though supported products can vary by state.
Frequently asked questions
Can United States residents use Bybit?
No. As of June 2026 Bybit does not offer its products or services to United States residents, and the United States is listed as an excluded jurisdiction in its service agreement. Confirm the current position before acting.
Why is Bybit not available in the United States?
The United States is an excluded jurisdiction under the Bybit service agreement, reflecting United States regulatory requirements. United States internet addresses are blocked and United States identity documents cannot be used for verification (as of June 2026).
Can I use a VPN to access Bybit from the United States?
Using a virtual private network to bypass geographic restrictions can breach the platform terms of service and can carry legal and financial risk. This page does not recommend doing so. Consider a platform that is genuinely available in the United States.
Which exchanges are available to United States residents instead?
Platforms that genuinely serve United States residents as of June 2026 include Coinbase, Kraken, and Crypto.com, though supported products can vary by state. See the best exchanges in the United States page for the current view.
Is it legal to hold crypto in the United States?
Holding and trading crypto through a registered platform is legal in the United States, subject to federal and state rules. The point here is that Bybit specifically does not serve United States residents. See the United States regulation page for the general position.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, registrations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice and vary by region. The position on this page is dated June 2026 and was last reviewed on 16 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the platform and the relevant authorities before you act.
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