Bybit EU, the Austria-based arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, announced on August 18, 2025 the launch of spot margin trading for European users with up to 10× leverage, compliant with the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. This new service enables account holders to borrow additional funds against their existing crypto holdings, using those assets as collateral to execute larger trades than their wallet balance alone would permit.
The offering includes safeguards aimed at mitigating counterparty and market risks. Bybit EU has integrated real-time interest rate updates, dynamic margin requirements and per-asset collateral ratio controls, enabling users to view and manage leverage exposure on an asset-by-asset basis. Liquidation controls have been calibrated to trigger margin calls and forced liquidations at predefined thresholds to prevent cascading losses across client portfolios.
Under the MiCA regime, Bybit EU secured authorization from the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) by demonstrating robust risk management protocols, transparent fee structures and compliance with anti-money laundering directives. The exchange said it collaborated with local regulators to ensure that user protections, such as daily position limits and mandatory risk-disclosure prompts, are embedded directly into the platform.
Bybit EU CEO Mazurka Zeng commented: “Spot Margin Trading is a powerful tool—but only when paired with transparency, risk education, and user control. We are committed to enabling European crypto traders with professional-grade features under a regulated framework.”
Industry observers note that margin trading under MiCA has opened the door for regulated exchanges to offer derivative-like products to retail investors, previously limited to institutional participants. Bitpanda introduced a similar 10Ă— spot margin product late last month, marking a trend toward increased leverage options in a compliance-driven environment.
The launch positions Bybit EU to capture market share among professional and retail traders seeking regulated leverage services. As cryptocurrencies continue to integrate with traditional financial markets, the availability of compliant margin products is expected to grow across the EU, providing traders with diversified strategies while maintaining regulatory safeguards.
Other European exchanges are anticipated to follow suit, with focus on enhanced reporting standards, capital requirements and consumer protection measures to meet MiCA’s upcoming implementation deadlines. Bybit EU’s offering represents one of the first major spot margin services under the new regime, setting a precedent for future product rollouts.
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