India, May 22, 2026 — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched AI Sub-Accounts, upgrading its account architecture to better support AI adoption and give users better control over their AI agents. The dedicated account type is part of a security framework designed to protect trader assets when connecting AI agents to their Bybit trading accounts.
The new “AI Sub-Account” type is separate from regular, custodial, or Islamic sub-accounts, which gives users precise and tailored control of their AI trading agents. Now live to all Bybit users, the feature directly addresses emerging risks associated with AI agent integration in live trading environments.
Remapping Risks in the AI Era
As AI agents gain prominence in automated trading, significant security concerns have emerged around unrestricted API access. Traders connecting AI agents to their accounts face substantial risks: compromised agents, code vulnerabilities, or rogue agents could cause unauthorized fund transfers or liquidations, potentially leading to irreversible damages. Bybit’s AI Sub-Account draws a clear boundary between human and machine autonomy, confining all agent activities to isolated, controlled environments.
“We recognize that as agentic trading enters the mainstream, the security baseline has to evolve. No agent should have unchecked power over a trader’s full portfolio. The new and refined setup prevents AI agents from controlling a trader’s entire account or moving assets unpredictably,” said Victor Wu, Bybit’s Head of AI Agent Architecture. “Bybit’s AI Sub-Account creates a security perimeter that protects assets while allowing traders to benefit from AI innovation.”
