Bybit vs Kraken: assets, pairs & networks compared

As of 2026-11-11, Bybit shows 396 observed assets and 1,433 trading pairs in its public catalog; Kraken shows 860 observed assets and 1,431 trading pairs. This page covers both directions — Bybit vs Kraken and Kraken vs Bybit. It compares catalogs only and does not pick a preferred venue, score liquidity or review onboarding.

Key differences

• Bybit has 396 observed assets; Kraken has 860.
• Bybit has 1,433 observed trading pairs; Kraken has 1,431.
• Bybit market mix: PERPETUAL 866, SPOT 527, FUTURES 40. Kraken market mix: SPOT 1,431.
• Bybit has 332 API capabilities; Kraken has 145.
• Bybit product ids: LINEAR, SPOT. Kraken: none observed.

Bybit vs Kraken at a glance

“Not observed” means the radar has no current fact — not that the venue lacks the capability.

Shared and unique assets

• Shown by both: BTC, ETH, SOL, USDT, USDC, XRP, BNB, LINK
• Bybit only (highlighted): None among the highlighted tickers
• Kraken only (highlighted): None among the highlighted tickers

Highlighted tickers only. Full catalogs: 396 vs 860 observed asset ids.

Shared market coverage

Highlighted pairs both venues list: BTC/EUR, BTC/USD, ETH/EUR, ETH/USD, LINK/EUR, SOL/EUR. Observed pair counts: 1,433 vs 1,431.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bybit or Kraken list more trading pairs?

Bybit shows more trading pairs in its public catalog: Bybit lists 1,433 and Kraken lists 1,431 as of 2026-11-11. These are catalog counts of open or restricted markets, not volume, liquidity or a quality score.

How many assets do Bybit and Kraken support?

Bybit shows 396 observed assets and Kraken shows 860 as of 2026-11-11, so Kraken has the wider asset catalog. Both currently show BTC, ETH, SOL, USDT, USDC, XRP, BNB, and LINK. Delisted entries are excluded and a count is not a statement about any single token.

Can I compare Bybit and Kraken deposit and withdrawal networks?

Only partly. The radar has no network facts for Bybit. The radar has no network facts for Kraken. Their public APIs do not expose per-chain rails without an account, so this means "not collected", not "unsupported".

Is this a ranking of Bybit versus Kraken?

No. This page places the public catalogs of Bybit and Kraken side by side (markets, supported assets, and products). It does not cover fees, security, regulation or which exchange to use, and it does not pick a winner.

Coverage pages: Bybit coverage, Kraken coverage, all comparisons.