Two exchanges dominate crypto in Argentina right now: Bitget and Bybit. Both offer P2P trading in ARS, both have deep liquidity, and both are globally regulated platforms. So which one should an Argentine user choose?
I've spent considerable time testing both platforms with Argentine accounts and ARS deposits. Here's what actually matters.
P2P Liquidity: Bitget Wins
For ARS→USDT trades specifically, Bitget consistently has more offers. At any given time you'll find 200-400 active sellers on Bitget vs 100-200 on Bybit. More sellers means better prices and faster execution.
Bitget also has more ARS payment methods: Mercado Pago, Brubank, Ualá, Naranja X, Cuenta DNI — all Argentine fintech apps that Bybit is slower to support.
Futures and Advanced Trading: Bybit Wins
If you're trading derivatives or using leverage, Bybit's interface is cleaner and its liquidation engine is more sophisticated. For Argentine users who want to speculate on BTC/ETH price movements, Bybit is the better tool.
Bybit also has a better copy trading feature — you can follow professional traders automatically.
Fees
| Feature | Bitget | Bybit |
|---|---|---|
| Spot trading | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| P2P | Free | Free |
| Withdrawal (USDT TRC20) | 1 USDT | 1 USDT |
| Futures maker | 0.02% | 0.01% |
For most Argentine users doing P2P → spot trading, the fees are essentially identical.
Security
Both platforms have never been hacked. Bitget has a $300M protection fund. Bybit has demonstrated resilience through multiple market stress events. Both require 2FA and offer address whitelisting.
Verdict for Argentine Users
Use Bitget if: Your main goal is P2P (ARS → USDT) with maximum liquidity and Argentine payment method support.
Use Bybit if: You want to trade futures, use copy trading, or prefer a cleaner interface for spot trading.
Many Argentines use both — Bitget for buying USDT via P2P, Bybit for trading that USDT.
Getting Started
- Download the app (both available on iOS and Android)
- Complete KYC with your DNI
- Navigate to P2P section
- Filter for ARS sellers, choose your payment method
- Start with a small test trade ($20-50 USD equivalent) to verify the flow
For a detailed side-by-side comparison with actual screenshots and Argentine user reviews, read the full Bitget vs Bybit Argentina comparison.
