Bybit has launched a stock-trading service that gives eligible users access to more than 1,000 U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Users in supported regions can buy and sell selected securities using USDC, with features including fractional shares for some assets and trading access up to 24 hours a day, five days a week.
A new option alongside crypto
The launch expands Bybit beyond crypto trading and adds U.S. equities to its existing range of digital and traditional market products. The available list includes major names such as Apple, NVIDIA, Tesla and Micron Technology, as well as the Invesco QQQ ETF
Bybit says the service is for eligible users in permitted jurisdictions who have completed the required identity checks. Availability depends on a user’s location and account eligibility, so the product will not be open to every Bybit customer.
The platform’s announcement describes the service as access to the underlying securities, rather than a derivative or a synthetic product that only tracks a share price. This distinction matters: derivatives can provide price exposure without giving the customer an economic interest in the actual share. Bybit says the securities are held in custody by Alpaca.
How users can fund trades
Customers can use USDC to fund purchases of supported stocks and ETFs. USDC is a stablecoin designed to track the value of the U.S. dollar, and Bybit’s new service lets eligible users use it within the platform to access securities listed in U.S. markets.
Orders are routed through Bybit’s brokerage infrastructure and executed through Alpaca, a U.S. self-clearing broker-dealer. In simple terms, Bybit provides the trading interface, while Alpaca handles the execution and custody of the underlying securities.
The service may appeal to users who already hold USDC on Bybit and want to access stocks without moving to a separate platform. However, users should check the product’s terms, eligible markets and fees before placing an order.
Fractional shares and trading hours
Bybit says fractional trading will be available for eligible securities. This allows a user to buy a portion of a share rather than paying for a whole one. For example, someone who wants exposure to a high-priced stock could purchase a fraction of a share, subject to the product’s rules.
The new service also supports 24/5 trading for supported assets. That means users may be able to trade during U.S. pre-market, regular market and after-hours sessions on weekdays. Trading hours and availability can vary by security, so the service should not be assumed to offer uninterrupted access every day or at all times.
Bybit says eligible trades will have zero trading commissions at launch. That claim concerns commissions, not necessarily every possible cost. Users should review the platform’s full fee schedule and the relevant security terms, including any charges or pricing differences that may apply.
Dividends and stock splits
The service supports certain corporate actions, including cash dividends, stock dividends and stock splits. Eligible users who hold a supported security may receive cash dividends converted from U.S. dollars into USDC and credited to their Unified Trading Account. Stock dividends and splits are reflected in the user’s position according to the relevant corporate-action terms.
Bybit says voting rights are planned for a later phase. This means users should not assume that the initial service gives them the ability to vote on company matters.
Why the launch matters
The move reflects a wider effort by crypto platforms to bring more types of financial assets into one account. Bybit users already have access to crypto products and other traditional-market offerings. Adding direct stock and ETF trading gives eligible customers another way to manage different assets within the same platform.
It also differs from Bybit’s tokenized stock products and stock-linked perpetual contracts. The company says its new stock service provides economic exposure to the underlying securities, while derivatives and synthetic products can track prices without the user holding the shares themselves. The structure and rights attached to each product can differ, so users should check which specific service they are using.
Access and risks to consider
The launch does not remove the usual risks of investing in stocks and ETFs. Share prices can fall, and users can lose money. Trading outside regular U.S. market hours can also involve different liquidity and pricing conditions than trading during the main session.
Access is restricted to users in permitted jurisdictions who meet verification requirements. Bybit’s launch information does not mean the product is available in every country. Users should confirm availability through their account and read the service’s terms before investing.
Bybit’s new service brings more than 1,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs into its platform, with USDC funding, fractional trading for eligible securities and weekday trading beyond standard market hours. Its availability remains limited by location and eligibility, and the service’s brokerage structure and risks make it important for users to understand the terms before trading.
