How to Get Started With MT5 CFD Account

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Last updated on 2026-10-09 19:03:43
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  1. How to Register for MT5 CFD Account

  2. How to Deposit to MT5 CFD Account

  3. How to Withdraw from MT5 CFD Account

  4. How to Switch Account Modes

  5. How to Unarchive MT5 CFD Account





How to Register for MT5 CFD Account

In order to start trading on Bybit CFD, you will need to create a MT5 CFD account which will have its own account balance. Here is a step-by-step guide to creating and activating your MT5 CFD account.



Step 1: On the Bybit Homepage, tap TradFi at the bottom navigation bar and select CFD. In the pop-up window, tap Apply to create a new account.




Alternatively, go to More →CFD, and tap Apply to get started.







Step 2: Read carefully and accept the Terms and Conditions by ticking the box. Then, tap Continue.







Step 3: Your account is now created. However, to start trading on CFD, you will need to make a fund transfer to your MT5 CFD account. Tap Transfer at the bottom, if you wish to transfer funds right away.




Note: If you would like to make an asset transfer later, simply tap Confirm in the top right corner to exit the page.








How to Deposit to MT5 CFD Account

Step 1: To transfer funds into your MT5 CFD account, go to Asset → Account → MT5 CFD and tap Transfer In.







Step 2: Select the account from which you want to transfer funds and input the amount of USDT or BYUSDT you would like to transfer. Once done, tap Confirm.



Your funds are now transferred to your MT5 CFD account! Once your assets are transferred, they will appear on the CFD Trading homepage and you can start trading!



You can make transfers in and out of your MT5 CFD account by tapping Transfer in and Transfer out. Your recent transfer history will be shown under the Funding Log on the CFD dashboard. Alternatively, tap the History icon in the top right corner and select the Funding Log tab to view all your transfer history



Notes:

  1. You will not be able to deposit or withdraw funds directly in or out of your MT5 CFD Account, but you will have to perform Transfer In or Out via the MT5 CFD Account Page.
  2. BYUSDT transferred into the MT5 CFD account will continue generating yield, with rewards distributed to your Unified Trading Account (UTA).
  3. Eligible stablecoin assets such as USDT and BYUSDT will be displayed as part of your USDx Balance for CFD trading purposes.
  4. CFD trading profits and losses are always settled in USDT.








How to Switch Account Modes

By default, the user’s MT5 CFD account is set to Zero-Fee mode. Users may switch to Tight-Spread Mode only if they meet the applicable eligibility requirements. Users can determine the current account mode for their MT5 CFDi account by checking the Account Mode section on the Account page or on the trading page. For details information about different between Zero-Fee mode and Tight-Spread Mode, please refer to here


To be eligible for the switch to the Tight-Spread mode, users must meet the following conditions:


  1. Have a minimum cumulative deposit of USD 3,000.
  2. No active orders and open positions


Once you have met all requirements to switch to Tight-Spread mode, follow the step-by-step guide below to adjust your account mode settings:



Step 1: On the CFD Trading page, tap the Margin Level icon to open the Account details window. Then, tap the arrow next to your current account mode in the Account Mode section.




Alternatively, go to Assets → MT5 CFD, then tap the Margin Level icon on the top right corner to open the Account Details window. In the Account Mode section, tap the arrow next to your current account mode.







Step 2: This will prompt the Account Mode Settings window. Your current mode will be highlighted accordingly. Read all the mode details carefully before proceeding to switch.








How to Withdraw from MT5 CFD Account

Step 1: Go to your MT5 CFD Account page and perform the transfer by tapping Transfer Out.







Step 2: Select the To account and Coin Type, and enter the amount you wish to transfer out of your MT5 CFD account. You can also tap All to transfer all of the USDT and/or BYUSDT available in your MT5 CFD Account to your Funding or Unified Trading account. Tap Confirm once done.




Your funds are now transferred back to your Funding Account or Unified Trading Account (UTA)!


You can check your transaction history here as well as your new Funding Asset balance on your Funding Asset Page.


Notes:

— BYUSDT is not available to transfer to the Funding account, it is only available to the Unified Trading Account (UTA) or MT5 CFD Account.

— If your MT5 CFD account contains Credit, any withdrawal of USDT or BYUSDT will proportionally reduce the Credit balance based on the withdrawal amount. For more information, please refer to Understanding MT5 CFD Asset Balances and Transfers








How to Unarchive an MT5 CFD Account

On Bybit, your MT5 CFD account will be automatically archived after 3 months of inactivity, provided you don’t have any balance, pending orders, positions or trades in your account.


Once your MT5 CFD account is archived, you can see the following:


a. On the CFD trading page, an Account Archived pop-up message will appear when you attempt to trade.



b. On the MT5 CFD Account page, a similar pop-up message will be displayed.




Please note that you will not be able to transfer funds in and out of your account until the account is reactivated. An error message will appear when you attempt to transfer funds to your MT5 CFD account.




To unarchive, tap Confirm on the pop-up message.




Your account is successfully unarchived! You will now be able to transfer funds or trade with your MT5 CFD account.


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