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Bybit has rebranded its Web3 division to “Bybit Alpha,” introducing an all-in-one gateway that merges DeFi access with centralized trading simplicity and security.
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The platform now offers early access to emerging tokens, a streamlined trading interface, and upcoming liquidity-staking features.
Bybit has announced the rebrand of its Web3 division to Bybit Alpha that introduces what it calls a “smart gateway” to on-chain opportunities. This is part of Bybit’s mission to make decentralized finance (DeFi) accessible through its centralized ecosystem, positioning the new platform as a seamless bridge between CeFi and DeFi.
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. The Bybit Alpha has been integrated directly into the Bybit app and web platform. With this, users can trade and manage on-chain assets from their existing Bybit accounts without the need for separate wallets or gas tokens.
Leveraging the Unified Trading Account (UTA), users can move between centralized and decentralized markets instantly, while maintaining Bybit’s institutional-grade security standards.
How Bybit Alpha Curates and Simplifies On-Chain Discovery
The platform introduces several key features under the “Alpha” umbrella:
- Alpha Radar: Provides early access to emerging projects and trending community tokens, offering same-day listings.
- Rigorous Token Selection: Enforces strict listing criteria to ensure only high-quality, alpha-generating assets reach users.
- Simplified Interface: Built into Bybit’s native app with smart widgets, powerful search, and intuitive order flow.
Bybit said the rebrand follows the successful relaunch of its Web3 model in August. Recent examples, such as the dual listing of TUNA, which drove a 650% traffic increase and 56% market share on launch day, and the early WLFI Web3 listing.
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Emily Bao, Head of Spot at Bybit, said the transition reflects user demand for streamlined on-chain access:
“More investors want exposure to decentralized opportunities but face barriers like technical complexity. Bybit Alpha solves this by combining curated alpha opportunities with intuitive design and top-tier security.”
The exchange also revealed plans to roll out a limited-time referral and airdrop program tied to Bybit Alpha, allowing users to invite friends and earn rewards.
CLMM Functionality Coming in 2025
Later this year, Bybit Alpha plans to introduce Concentrated Liquidity Market Maker (CLMM) functionality directly through UTA accounts. By doing this, users will be able to stake assets and earn liquidity yields without connecting external wallets.
Bybit’s broader mission is to merge centralized convenience with decentralized innovation. This will create a user-friendly, secure, and high-performance gateway to the on-chain economy.
