Bybit Adds 1,000+ U.S. Stocks and ETFs for Global Users
Crypto exchange Bybit has launched stock trading, giving eligible users access to over 1,000 U.S.-listed equities and ETFs including Apple.
Bybit, the Dubai-based trading platform with more than 80 million registered users worldwide, announced it has expanded its offerings to include stocks, granting eligible global users access to more than 1,000 U.S.-listed equities and exchange-traded funds, the company said Monday.
The move marks a significant pivot for a platform best known for cryptocurrency derivatives and spot trading, positioning Bybit as a hybrid venue where users can hold both digital assets and traditional securities within a single account. Among the available instruments are shares of major U.S. companies such as Apple, underscoring the breadth of the new offering.
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The expansion reflects a broader trend among crypto-native platforms seeking to capture retail investor interest across asset classes, particularly as regulatory clarity in certain international markets has made cross-asset brokerage more viable. By bundling stocks alongside crypto products, Bybit is competing more directly with both traditional online brokers and emerging fintech rivals.
Eligibility for the stock-trading feature is subject to users' country of residence and applicable local regulations, the company noted. Bybit did not specify which jurisdictions are excluded, but the reference to "eligible" users suggests meaningful geographic restrictions remain in place, as U.S. residents are generally barred from using the platform.
The announcement was made from the company's headquarters in Dubai, UAE, where Bybit has been based since relocating from Singapore. Continue reading at All Financial Services & Investing.
