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 registered users worldwide, has added U.S. stock and ETF trading to its platform, the company announced Oct. 12, 2026. The move gives eligible global users access to more than 1,000 U.S.-listed securities, including major names such as Apple, broadening Bybit's reach well beyond its cryptocurrency origins.
The expansion marks a significant strategic pivot for a platform that built its reputation in digital-asset markets. By integrating traditional equities alongside crypto products, Bybit is positioning itself as a unified financial services destination rather than a standalone crypto exchange — a model that blurs the line between conventional brokerage and digital-asset trading.
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Access to U.S. equities has historically been difficult for retail investors in many parts of the world due to regulatory, currency, and infrastructure barriers. Bybit's entry into stock trading could lower those barriers for users in eligible jurisdictions, though the company noted availability is subject to regional restrictions.
The move comes at a time when several crypto-native platforms are diversifying their product offerings in an effort to retain users and capture a larger share of the global retail investing market. Whether Bybit's hybrid approach can compete with established online brokerages on execution quality, fees, and regulatory trust remains an open question for the industry.
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