# What's happening with Bybit? (2026) - Verdict

**Bybit is still live** - but our sensors flagged 1 dated, sourced signal. Status: Under watch. There is no official sunset announcement. We do not predict deaths; a "dead" status is set by a human.

Category: Crypto Exchanges

## Timeline of facts

- **Jun 29, 2026 - Bybit restricts Global platform for EEA users as MiCA period ends.** On June 29, 2026 Bybit announced it would gradually restrict certain services on its Global platform for European Economic Area residents as the MiCA regulation became fully enforceable across the EU on July 1, 2026. The notice covered 29 EEA states and directed affected users to Bybit EU, its Austria-licensed MiCAR subsidiary based in Vienna, which was authorized by Austria's Financial Market Authority in May 2025 and currently offers spot trading only. Malta was excluded because Bybit EU's licenses are not passported there. Bybit said users retain access to their assets, including custody and withdrawals, while managing open positions, and it continues operating globally for users outside the EEA. SOURCE: The Crypto Times - https://www.cryptotimes.io/2026/06/29/bybit-retreats-from-eea-global-platform-as-mica-deadline-looms/

## What you can do now

Bybit is live, so there is no need to rush. If it powers a critical workflow, export a recent backup, note your renewal date, and shortlist a live alternative below.

## If you need to move (live alternatives)

- **OKX** - Holds Malta MiCA authorization and MiFID derivatives access, actively onboarding migrating EEA traders. → https://verdict.tools/go/okx (rel="sponsored nofollow")
- **Kraken** - MiCA-registered exchange serving EEA users with spot and derivatives access, operating globally. [status: Price hike, not a live recommendation]
- **Coinbase** - MiCA-licensed through Luxembourg, serving EEA users on a fully regulated platform. → https://verdict.tools/go/coinbase (rel="sponsored nofollow")
- **Crypto.com** - MiCA-licensed in Malta, operating for both EEA and global users. → https://verdict.tools/go/crypto-com (rel="sponsored nofollow")

## FAQ

### Is Bybit shutting down?
There is no official sunset announcement for Bybit. What we can confirm are the dated, sourced signals above. We do not predict deaths; a "dead" status is set by a human after confirmation.

### Should I switch away from Bybit now?
Not necessarily - it is live. But if it is business-critical, keep an exportable backup and a shortlisted alternative ready.

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