Bybit has rolled out a new feature that lets users create AI-powered sub-accounts specifically for trading agents. The exchange says the sub-accounts come with built-in risk controls designed to limit exposure and automate guardrails.
What the feature does
The sub-accounts are meant to separate trading activity by an automated agent from a user's main account. That way, any losses or mistakes from the AI stay contained. Bybit is targeting traders who use algorithmic bots or third-party trading tools that rely on AI decision-making.
How the risk controls work
The risk controls are baked into the sub-account setup. Users can set parameters like maximum position size, stop-loss levels, and daily loss limits — all before the agent starts trading. The system then enforces those rules automatically, without requiring the user to monitor the bot in real time.
Bybit didn't share specific details on which AI models or providers are supported, but the infrastructure is built to handle multiple agents across different strategies.
The launch comes as crypto exchanges compete to offer more automation features without exposing users to unchecked risk. Bybit's move is one of the first to package AI trading agents with formal risk management at the account level.
