How to trade Samsung perpetuals on Bybit

Samsung Electronics is one of the most widely held stocks in Asia — and now you can trade it 24/7 on Bybit. Bybit lists SAMSUNGUSDT as a USDT perpetual contract, giving traders direct exposure to one of South Korea's most iconic companies without a brokerage account, without market hours, and without an expiry date.

This guide explains what Samsung Electronics is, what is driving the stock in 2026, and how to find the contract, configure your trade, and manage your position on Bybit.

Key takeaways:

• SAMSUNGUSDT is a USDT perpetual contract on Bybit offering up to 20x leverage and 24/7 trading with no expiry date.

• Samsung Electronics is the world's largest smartphone manufacturer and a major DRAM, NAND, and HBM chip producer — making it a direct proxy for global tech demand and AI infrastructure spending.

• Samsung completed qualification of its HBM3E chips with NVIDIA and began HBM4 mass production in early 2026, marking a significant shift in its competitive position.

• The stock responds sharply to earnings, chip pricing data, Galaxy product launches, and HBM supply chain news.

What is Samsung Electronics?

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a South Korean multinational and the world's largest manufacturer of smartphones, DRAM memory chips, and OLED displays. It is listed on the Korea Stock Exchange (KRX) under ticker 005930 and is the single largest component of the KOSPI index.

The company operates across three main divisions: Device Solutions (memory chips and foundry services), Device eXperience (smartphones, tablets, and home appliances), and Samsung Display. This diversification makes the stock a broad proxy for global technology demand — spanning AI infrastructure, consumer electronics, and advanced manufacturing.

In Q1 2026, Samsung's Device Solutions Division posted 81.7 trillion Korean won in consolidated revenue and 53.7 trillion won in operating profit. The Memory Business surpassed its quarterly sales record, driven by HBM and other high-value AI memory products.

Samsung stock performance at a glance

The following data is sourced from Google Finance and Investing.com as of Jun 10, 2026. Verify all figures at time of writing before publication.

• KRX ticker: 005930

• Price (Jun 10, 2026): approximately $198

• 52-week high: approximately $242

• 52-week low: approximately $37

• Market cap: approximately $956 billion

• P/E ratio: 24.44

• Analyst consensus: Strong Buy (37 analysts)

• 12-month average price target: approximately $267 — roughly 35% upside from Jun 10 levels

• Bybit ticker: SAMSUNGUSDT

Why Samsung stock is moving

Bullish factors

• HBM recovery and NVIDIA qualification: Samsung completed qualification of its HBM3E chips with NVIDIA in late 2025 and began mass production of HBM4 in February 2026 — the first company to do so. HBM4 is being shipped to NVIDIA's Vera Rubin platform for next-generation AI workloads.

• Record Q1 2026 earnings: The Memory Business set an all-time quarterly revenue and operating profit record in Q1 2026, driven by HBM sales and a broad rise in memory prices.

• Foundry expansion: Samsung Foundry commenced mass production of its first-generation 2nm process node and began shipments of 4nm HBM base-die products. Advanced node capacity is expanding into AI, HPC, automotive, and aerospace.

• Smartphone and display cycle: Samsung's Galaxy flagship and foldable product lines continue to support the Device eXperience Division, with AI features being integrated across the full product range in 2026.

• Valuation discount: Samsung trades at a notable discount to global semiconductor peers despite improving fundamentals, attracting value-focused institutional buyers. The analyst consensus 12-month price target implies approximately 35% upside.

Bearish factors and risks

• HBM market share gap: Despite its HBM recovery, Samsung still trails SK Hynix, which held approximately 57% of global HBM revenue share in Q4 2025. Closing this gap will take time.

• Foundry competition: TSMC continues to dominate advanced node production. Samsung Foundry is gaining ground but remains behind in yield rates and customer adoption at the most advanced nodes.

• Consumer electronics headwinds: Weak demand in smartphones and home appliances creates pressure on the Device eXperience Division, particularly as rising memory prices flow through to finished product costs.

• US-China trade risk: US export controls on advanced semiconductors and China's push for domestic self-sufficiency both create revenue uncertainty for Samsung's significant China operations.

• Labour and cost pressures: Samsung's workers union has scheduled a strike in May 2026 over profit-sharing and pay demands. Operating expenses and R&D investment both rose sharply in 2025, with full-year R&D reaching a record 37.7 trillion won.

SAMSUNGUSDT contract specifications

How to trade Samsung on Bybit

SAMSUNGUSDT is accessible under Trade → Futures. The steps below use the same order panel layout as all other USDT perpetual contracts on Bybit.

Step 1: Log in and navigate to the contract

1. Log in to your Bybit account at bybit.com.

2. From the top navigation bar, select Trade > Futures.

3. In the Futures panel, select the USDT tab and search for SAMSUNGUSDT in the search bar.

4. Click on the contract to open the trading view.

Step 2: Review the contract and set leverage

Before entering a trade, review the following on the contract page:

• Current price and recent price action on the chart.

• Funding rate — a positive rate means long positions are paying shorts. For multi-day holds, factor this into your total cost.

• 24-hour volume and open interest — these indicate how actively the contract is being traded.

To set leverage, click the leverage indicator above the order panel and use the slider to choose a multiplier between 1x and 20x. Lower leverage is advisable during high-volatility events such as earnings releases or product launches.

Step 3: Place your order

• Choose your direction: Select Long (buy) if you expect Samsung's price to rise, or Short (sell) if you expect it to fall.

• Select your order type: Market order for immediate execution, Limit order for a specific entry price, or Conditional order for a trigger-based entry.

• Enter your order size: Input the amount in USDT or number of contracts.

• Set take profit and stop loss: Always set a stop loss on leveraged positions. Samsung can move sharply on earnings, HBM news, or macro events.

• Confirm and submit: Review the order summary, then click Buy/Long or Sell/Short to submit. Your position appears in the Positions tab below the chart.

Tips for trading SAMSUNGUSDT perps

• Earnings and product launches: Samsung reports quarterly earnings and reacts strongly to Galaxy launch events, chip pricing reports, and HBM supply updates. Note these dates before entering multi-day positions.

• Monitor the funding rate: Funding is settled every 8 hours. Check the current rate before holding a position overnight or across multiple sessions — a sustained positive rate adds to the cost of a long position.

• Watch HBM and NVIDIA news: Any update on Samsung's HBM qualification status, production ramp, or supply agreements with NVIDIA or other hyperscalers can cause sharp price moves.

• Equity price dynamics differ from crypto: Samsung trades on fundamentals, earnings cycles, and institutional flows. Begin with smaller position sizes until you are familiar with how the contract responds to news.

• Always use a stop loss: Tech stocks can gap significantly on earnings surprises, macro announcements, or geopolitical events. Set a stop loss before every leveraged trade.

The bottom line

SAMSUNGUSDT perpetuals on Bybit give you 24/7 access to one of the world's most widely traded tech stocks — with leverage of up to 20x, USDT collateral, and no expiry date. As a company spanning AI memory, advanced foundry, and consumer electronics, Samsung Electronics is a contract that responds to a wide range of market catalysts.

Ready to start? Trade SAMSUNGUSDT on Bybit today.

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