Bybit Bridges TradFi and DeFi with Tiered Referral Rewards Driving Global Adoption

Bybit TradFi, the traditional finance arm of the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched a referral program offering users up to 30% in rewards for inviting friends to trade on the platform. The initiative, announced on October 24, 2025, according to a PR Newswire release, aims to drive user acquisition while aligning incentives for existing traders to benefit from the platform's growth.

The referral program operates on a tiered structure, with commission rates scaling based on the number of qualified users a participant invites. Tier 1 participants earn 20% commission for inviting one qualified user, Tier 2 increases the rate to 25% for five referrals, and Tier 3 offers the maximum 30% for 100 successful sign-ups. Commissions are ongoing, tied to the trading activity of referred users, creating a sustainable income stream for referrers as the platform expands, the release said.

Bybit TradFi, which launched earlier this year, provides access to global markets including commodities and equities, alongside cryptocurrency trading. The service is powered by Infra Capital, a Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC)-licensed entity, and is available to eligible users outside the European Economic Area (EEA), according to a Third News article. The referral dashboard, accessible via the Bybit app or website, allows participants to track performance, earnings, and network growth in real time, the PR Newswire release added.

The move underscores Bybit's strategy to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), leveraging its 70 million global user base to foster cross-market adoption. Founded in 2018, Bybit has positioned itself as a user-friendly platform emphasizing transparency and innovation, with partnerships across leading blockchain protocols, the release noted.

While the referral program is open to eligible users worldwide, regional restrictions apply. Participants are advised to review terms and conditions for eligibility criteria and qualification rules.