OKX or Bybit — which is the better deal? Fees are close (perp taker ~0.05%–0.055%); the difference is rebate — via Quant Nova, Bybit up to 40%, while OKX is a public flat 20% (extra via support). Want the higher public rebate? Pick Bybit. Prefer OKX's liquidity and Web3 ecosystem? The extra beyond 20% is via support. Both use code NOVA888.
Quick verdict
- Fees: OKX perp taker ~0.05%, Bybit ~0.055%.
- Rebate: Bybit up to 40% (single combined rate); OKX a public 20% (extra via support).
- Volume / liquidity: both sit near the top of perp volume with good liquidity.
- Best for: higher public rebate → Bybit; prefer OKX's ecosystem → OKX.
Fee comparison
At standard (VIP0) tier, OKX perp taker is ~0.05% and Bybit ~0.055%, with maker lower on both; actual fees depend on your VIP level. The gap is small — rebate is what really separates them.
Rebate comparison (this is the gap)
Say you generate 400 USDT of perp fees this month:
- Bybit (up to 40%): up to 160 USDT back.
- OKX (public 20%): 80 USDT back; for the extra beyond 20%, contact support.
Bybit's public rebate is higher; OKX can only publish 20% per policy, with extra via support. For why rebate can exceed 20%, see this article.
Which should you pick?
- Choose Bybit: you want the higher public rebate (40%) and prefer its perp interface and derivatives.
- Choose OKX: you prefer OKX's liquidity and Web3 wallet ecosystem; official rebate is 20%, extra via support.
- Want both? Bind both and manage all rebates in one place on Quant Nova.
How to bind and earn
New users register with code NOVA888: Bybit via its dedicated link, OKX via its dedicated link, then bind your UID on the rebate platform (Quant Nova). Existing users re-bind: Bybit re-bind guide, OKX re-bind guide.
FAQ
How different are OKX and Bybit fees?
Small — OKX perp taker ~0.05%, Bybit ~0.055%, maker lower, varying by VIP level. The gap is far smaller than the difference rebate makes.
Which has the higher rebate, OKX or Bybit?
On the public rate, Bybit is higher (up to 40%, a single combined rate); OKX is a public flat 20% with extra via support (OKX policy only permits advertising 20%).
Why does OKX only show 20%?
OKX policy only permits advertising up to 20%, so public pages list 20%; for the exclusive extra beyond 20%, contact support.
Why is Bybit a single rate?
Bybit's rebate is a single combined rate (up to 40%) rather than 20% auto plus extra, so it's shown as one number.
Can I still earn if I already have an account?
Yes — re-bind your existing account to the code. Codes can't be added later, so existing users follow the re-bind guides above.
Fees and rebate rates may change; the exchanges' official pages and the live Quant Nova platform are authoritative. This article is for information only and is not investment advice.