Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has introduced US stock options trading, becoming the first major crypto exchange to offer direct access to options on leading US-listed companies. The launch expands the platform's Stock+ product line, which already includes tokenized stocks and pre-IPO access.
Key Features of the New Offering
The initial release supports single-leg options buying, including long call and long put strategies for eligible users. Calls allow traders to take bullish positions, while puts enable bearish bets or downside hedging. Risk for buyers is limited to the premium paid, though options may expire worthless if the expected price move does not occur.
Bitget's Stock+ offering now provides a direct-access venue for traditional US equities, built for traders familiar with established stock market products and regulated market infrastructure. The addition aligns with Bitget's broader goal of creating a unified multi-asset trading environment.
Market Context and Demand
The US options market processed over 15.2 billion contracts in 2025, averaging roughly 60 million contracts per trading day. This record demand reflects growing use of options by both retail and institutional participants for directional trading, hedging, and capital management.
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen emphasized the platform's first-mover approach: “We have consistently moved first to connect stock opportunities with our users. From tokenized stocks to now options, we are executing on convergence. This is innovation crypto was born to push.”
For more on Bitget's broader vision, see Bitget CEO Gracy Chen Unveils Long-Term Vision Centered on AI, Tokenization, and Unified Global Market Access.
Product Roadmap and Incentives
Additional functionality, including advanced multi-leg strategies, is planned as the Stock+ options product develops. To mark the launch, eligible users completing their first US stock options trade may receive $15 worth of NVIDIA stock, subject to campaign terms and regional availability.
Bitget's expansion into options trading follows its earlier introduction of tokenized stocks and its position as a leading venue for tokenized-stock trading. The platform also offers CFD markets covering gold, forex, commodities, and indices.
For insights into cross-market trading activity, see Bitget Launches VIP Miracle Badge Program to Reward Cross-Market Trading Activity.
The move comes amid broader trends in multi-asset trading, as platforms seek to bridge digital and traditional markets. Bitget's Stock+ already lets crypto users buy real US equities with USDC, as detailed in Bitget Stock+ Lets Crypto Users Buy Real US Equities with USDC, Bridging Digital and Traditional Markets.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
