How to trade Nvidia (NVDA) perpetuals on Bybit

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Aug 12, 2026
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NVIDIA (NVDA) is one of the most actively traded stocks in global markets. The company sits at the center of the artificial intelligence boom, and its stock reacts sharply to earnings releases, AI sector headlines, export restrictions, and broader macro events. Gaining exposure through a traditional brokerage requires paperwork, a separate account, and fiat funding.

Bybit TradFi changes that. You can trade NVDA perpetual contracts with leverage directly from your Bybit account using Tether (USDT), with no brokerage required. This guide explains what the instrument is, its key specifications, and how to open your first position.

Key Takeaways:

  • NVDA TradFi perpetuals on Bybit are perpetual contracts that track NVIDIA's stock price without requiring share ownership.

  • The instrument is available under TradFi → Futures on the web, or via TradFi → Futures → Perpetual on the App, where you can select your preferred stock pair. It supports up to 50x leverage.

  • NVIDIA’s high volatility makes stop-loss orders and careful position sizing especially important.



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What is NVDA on Bybit TradFi?

The NVDAUSDT perpetual on Bybit TradFi is a USDT-settled perpetual contract that tracks the price of NVIDIA Corporation stock (NASDAQ: NVDA). Like other perpetual contracts on Bybit, it has no expiry date and uses a funding-rate mechanism to keep the contract price anchored to the underlying asset.

Holding this contract gives you economic exposure to NVDA’s price movements. It does not give you ownership of NVIDIA shares. That means no voting rights and no dividends. Your only exposure is to price movement; you profit if the price moves in your favor (long or short) and lose if it moves against you.

For a full walkthrough of the TradFi platform, see How to trade gold, stocks, FX and more on the Bybit App.

Key details

The table below covers the core specifications for the NVDA TradFi perpetual on Bybit.

Detail

Value

Symbol / ticker

NVDAUSDT

Instrument type

TradFi Perpetual

Underlying

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA)

Max leverage

50x

Trading hours

24/7

Funding

Standard perpetual funding rate (periodic)

Margin / settlement currency

USDT

How to trade NVDA perpetuals

Before placing your first trade, you may need to complete TradFi account activation or accept an equity access agreement within Bybit. Once your account is ready, follow these steps.

1. Log in to your Bybit account. Go to bybit.com or open the Bybit App and sign in.

2. Navigate to TradFi. Click TradFi in the top navigation menu.

3. Go to Futures, then Stocks. Inside TradFi, select Futures and then choose Stocks from the product menu. This is where NVDAUSDT is listed.

4. Select NVDAUSDT and set your leverage. Find NVDAUSDT in the instrument list, open the trading panel and set your preferred leverage level. Keep leverage low if you are new to perpetual contracts.

5. Place your order. Choose a market order for immediate execution or a limit order to enter at a specific price. Enter your position size, review the margin requirement and confirm the trade.

For a more detailed walkthrough of the TradFi order interface and account setup, see the complete guide: How to Use Bybit's TradFi (MT5) to Trade Crypto, Forex and CFDs.

What are the risks?

Trading NVDA perpetuals involves meaningful risk. NVIDIA is a high-volatility tech stock that can move sharply on earnings, AI sector developments, export restrictions, and macroeconomic events.

Key risks to understand before trading:

  • Leverage and liquidation. Leverage multiplies both gains and losses. A relatively small adverse move can liquidate a highly leveraged position. Your entire margin can be lost.

  • No shareholder rights. You do not receive NVIDIA dividends and have no voting rights. Exposure is purely to price movement.

  • Funding rate. Holding a position incurs periodic funding-rate payments (or receipts). The rate floats with market conditions and continues to apply even when the underlying stock market is closed, including weekends. Over longer holding periods these payments can meaningfully affect returns.

  • Volatility and gap risk. Outside regular market hours, spreads can widen and price gaps can occur when the underlying market reopens. Always use a stop-loss to cap downside.

Risk disclaimer: Trading perpetual contracts involves significant risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Only trade with funds you can afford to lose.

The bottom line

NVDA TradFi perpetuals on Bybit give you leveraged price exposure to one of the world’s most closely watched AI stocks, settled in USDT and accessible 24/7 from your existing Bybit account — no traditional brokerage required. The instrument suits short- to medium-term traders who are comfortable with high-volatility assets and understand how perpetual contract funding works.

Set your leverage carefully, use stop-loss orders, and size positions relative to your total capital rather than your maximum available margin.

Ready to get started? Visit Bybit TradFi to open your account and start trading NVDA perpetuals today.

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