Switching to Bybit EU – What You Need to Know
Why This Change?
Due to EU regulation, European users must move from Bybit Global to Bybit EU. This shift is required by Bybit not Sparx.
Key Changes
| Bybit Global | Bybit EU | |
| Allowed? | No longer permitted | Yes |
| Stablecoin | USDT | USDC |
| KYC Required? | No | Yes |
| API Required? | Global API | New EU API |
Sparx bots are fully compatible with Bybit EU.
Action Checklist for European Users:
- ✅ Stop your active bot
- ✅ Close open positions manually
- ✅ Create a new Bybit EU API key
- ✅ Ensure USDC balance (not USDT)
FAQs
- Do I need a new Sparx account? No.
- Are futures available on Bybit EU? Not yet, but expected soon.
- What if I don’t switch? Your bot will stop trading.