Bybit Launches U.S. Stock and ETF Trading for Global Users
Crypto exchange Bybit now offers access to 1,000+ U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, expanding beyond digital assets for its 80 million users.
Bybit, the Dubai-based trading platform with more than 80 million users worldwide, has expanded into equities, giving eligible global users access to more than 1,000 U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds, the company announced Oct. 12, 2026.
The move marks a significant strategic shift for a platform built primarily around cryptocurrency trading. By folding U.S. equities — including major names such as Apple — into its existing interface, Bybit is positioning itself as a broader financial services destination rather than a crypto-only venue.
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The expansion reflects a wider trend among crypto-native platforms seeking to capture retail investor demand for traditional assets alongside digital ones. Offering equities and ETFs under the same roof as crypto products could lower friction for users who currently maintain separate brokerage accounts for each asset class.
Bybit did not specify which jurisdictions qualify for equity trading access, describing the rollout as available to "eligible" global users — a common regulatory carve-out that suggests some markets may be excluded based on local securities laws. The platform is headquartered in Dubai, UAE, and operates under varying regulatory frameworks across regions.
The announcement signals intensifying competition among international trading platforms to become one-stop financial hubs, a battle that pits crypto exchanges against traditional online brokerages simultaneously. Continue reading at All Financial Services & Investing.
