Bybit Adds U.S. Equities to Trading Platform
Global users of the Bybit exchange can now trade over 1,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs directly through their accounts. By integrating traditional equities alongside its existing digital asset offerings, the Dubai-based platform aims to consolidate diverse financial instruments into a single, unified environment for its 80 million registered users.
The expansion allows eligible users to buy and sell major stocks like Apple, NVIDIA, and Tesla using USDC. Unlike derivatives-based products, these transactions provide direct economic interest in the underlying securities. To facilitate the service, Bybit has partnered with Alpaca, a U.S.-based, self-clearing broker-dealer that handles the infrastructure for order routing, custody, and settlement.
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou stated that the move addresses the growing demand for a connected financial experience where crypto and traditional markets intersect. The service supports corporate actions, including cash dividends—which are automatically converted to USDC—and stock splits. Trading is available 24/5, covering U.S. pre-market, regular, and after-hours sessions with zero commission fees. While the platform currently provides economic exposure, it intends to introduce voting rights for shareholders in future updates.
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first!