DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, hosted its BIG Series – Bybit Institutional Gala in Abu Dhabi, gathering Bybit executives, global regulators, banking partners, liquidity providers, and institutional clients to discuss the future of digital markets. The event followed Bybit’s recent full Virtual Asset Platform Operator (VAPO) license from the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and its MiCAR license covering the European Economic Area (EEA), positioning the firm at the center of regulated digital finance.
“With our regulatory foundation in the UAE and EEA, plus a unified liquidity engine built around transparency and resilience, Bybit is committed to powering the next phase of institutional digital finance,” said Ben Zhou, Co-founder and CEO of Bybit.
Institutional Confidence Powered by Retail Strength and Scalable Infrastructure
Ben opened the gala emphasizing the market’s move toward an integrated, institution-ready structure, noting Bybit’s advantage in its strong retail ecosystem. In its first year, the Bybit Card surpassed 1.8 million cards issued across 13 regions, supported by expanding Pay and bank-integrated fiat rails—retail scale that enhances pricing and execution for institutional clients.
He also highlighted rapid growth in Bybit’s wealth and asset management business: assets under management rose from USD 40 million in Q2 to USD 200 million in Q4, reflecting growing institutional engagement and demand for qualified asset management services.
“Institutions are choosing Bybit because they want certainty — certainty of liquidity, certainty of compliance, and certainty of performance. With asset inflows rising from USD 1.3 billion in Q3 to USD 2.88 billion in Q4, our role has never been clearer: we are building the most trusted infrastructure for the next era of institutional digital finance,” added Ben.
Compliance as the New Institutional Trust Product
Robert MacDonald, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer of Bybit, delivered a keynote underscoring compliance as a decisive factor in institutional adoption. He noted that predictable onboarding, product-embedded compliance, and proactive regulatory engagement strengthen banking relationships and reduce operational friction for professional investors.
Bybit’s Expanding Institutional Ecosystem
Yoyee Wang, Head of Business to Business at Bybit, outlined institutional offerings planned for 2026 to boost market connectivity and operational efficiency:
– INS Credit Suite: Integrates Bybit Custody with RWA yield products, allowing institutions to keep assets in custody, earn returns via tokenized money market funds, and access institutional credit simultaneously. The suite supports market-leading 5× leverage and up to 1,000 sub-accounts, enhancing capital efficiency while preserving control.
– Market Maker Gateway (MMGW): A high-performance access point delivering faster, more stable connectivity to Bybit’s trading environment, cutting round-trip latency from 30ms to 2.5ms for high-frequency and quant clients.
Bybit reported INS loan notional grew 26% quarter-over-quarter, driven by adoption from multi-strategy and high-frequency trading firms.
“The momentum we’re seeing from institutions is driven by real utility—capital efficiency, liquidity depth, and operational reliability. Our role is to simplify access while working hand in hand with partners, banks, and regulators to build a more connected and scalable global market structure,” said Yoyee.
A Global Dialogue on the Future of Capital Markets
A cross-regional panel moderated by Dimitrios Psarrakis, Head of Global Affairs at Bybit, included guests such as European regulator representatives and Jean‑Marc Laventure, Head of Financial & Securities Services Sales, Investors, Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank. The discussion emphasized that traditional finance and digital assets are converging into systems governed by transparency, efficiency, and institutional-grade governance.
Celebrating Industry Achievement
The gala concluded with awards recognizing leading institutions and ecosystem contributors for excellence and impact across global digital markets.
Premier Corporate Trading Terminal Award
– Vantage
– Jarvis Lab
Broker Market Leadership Award
– Insilico Terminal
– Coinroutes
– Finestel
Outstanding Institutional Contribution Award
– Wintermute
– Amber Group
– Da Vinci
– GSR
– Cumberland
Liquidity Leadership Award
– Pulsar
– Atomic
– Gravity
– Hashwave
Institutional Trading Excellence Award
– CyantArb
– AlberBlanc
– Presto
– Rosario
“It is a privilege to receive this recognition from Bybit at such a pivotal moment for mainstream adoption of digital finance. The Gala reinforced the importance of trust, infrastructure, and long-term partnership. GSR looks forward to continuing our collaboration with Bybit as we build institutional-grade products and services for the crypto market together,” said Xin Song, CEO of GSR.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit aims to create a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem, partnering with blockchain protocols to provide infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Known for secure custody, diverse marketplaces, an intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit seeks to bridge TradFi and DeFi and empower builders, creators, and enthusiasts. Discover more at Bybit.com.
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