Bybit excels at derivatives: fast matching, deep books, full risk tools, and copy trading that beginners love. People often ask: can I skip the referral field? You can, but you would be throwing away a 20% rebate. Once the account is created there is no second chance - the biggest pitfall. This guide walks it through step by step.

What is the Bybit referral code and why bother?

Benefit 1: a 20% fee rebate - derivatives traders benefit most; the rebate scales linearly with volume.

Benefit 2: newcomer task rewards - unlocked step by step via sign-up, KYC and first trade (caps per official campaign, not guaranteed).

Key precondition: once the account is created, the code can never be added retroactively - binding happens only at sign-up.

Where do I enter the code? (Step by step)

1. Step 1: Open the sign-up page
   • 👉 Use the referral link at the end (official Partner link)
2. Step 2: Enter email and password
   • Use your main email so risk alerts reach you
3. Step 3: Complete verification
   • Email code + human verification
4. Step 4: Confirm the binding
   • BTC9149 shown means success; miss it now and it cannot be fixed later
5. Step 5: KYC + deposit
   • Verify, deposit a small amount, learn the UI before sizing up

Fees & Rebate Estimation

On 100,000 USDT monthly contract volume: at 0.055% taker that is ~55 USDT/month; the 20% rebate returns ~11 USDT monthly, ~132 USDT a year - a direct improvement to net PnL for active traders. Rates may change.

Newcomer Task List

FAQ

• No code entered - can the rebate still start?
  • No. Binding only happens at registration.
• How is it calculated?
  • Your actual fees multiplied by the rebate rate - more trading, more rebate.
• Do copy-trade fees count?
  • Yes, fees from copied trades count toward the base.
• Can multiple accounts share one code?
  • Each new account binds individually at sign-up; rules per official policy.
• Does the rebate expire?
  • Link-bound rebates are lifetime unless policy changes.

Start Now

Referral code: BTC9149

👉 https://partner.bybit.com/b/BTC9149 (official referral link)

Step confirmation checklist:

• ✅ Enter the official sign-up page via the link above
• ✅ Confirm the referral field shows BTC9149 during registration
• ✅ Complete email verification and KYC
• ✅ Enable 2FA and security settings before depositing

Risk disclaimer: Crypto prices are highly volatile and trading involves substantial risk. Rebate rates, fees and campaign rewards may change per official policy; actual benefits follow the official page. All figures are illustrative estimates only and do not constitute investment advice.