Bybit Launches U.S. Stock and ETF Trading for Global Users

Bybit, the Dubai-based trading platform with more than 80 million registered users worldwide, has expanded into equities, giving eligible customers direct 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 pivot for a platform built primarily around cryptocurrency trading. By folding traditional equities — including shares of major U.S. companies such as Apple — into its existing interface, Bybit is positioning itself as a unified destination for both digital and conventional asset classes.

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The expansion reflects a broader trend among crypto-native platforms seeking to capture retail investors who want a single account to manage diverse portfolios. Offering U.S. equities alongside crypto products could lower barriers for international users who have historically faced friction accessing American markets through traditional brokerage channels.

Bybit has not specified which jurisdictions are eligible for the new stock-trading feature, referring only to "eligible global users," a qualifier that suggests regulatory restrictions will limit availability in certain markets. The platform is headquartered in Dubai and operates under varying licensing frameworks across different regions.

The announcement positions Bybit in more direct competition with multi-asset brokerages and fintech platforms that have similarly blurred the line between crypto and equities trading in recent years. Continue reading at All Financial Services & Investing.