Bitget has launched US stock options trading, becoming the first major crypto exchange to offer direct access to US stock options alongside crypto, tokenized stocks and traditional financial markets.
The new product expands the exchange’s Stock+ suite. It also advances Bitget’s strategy of bringing crypto and traditional finance together on a single trading platform.
US Stock Options Trading on Bitget
The new offering allows users to trade US stock options using long call and long put strategies. Long call options let traders take a bullish position on a stock. Long put options allow traders to benefit from falling prices or hedge against downside risk.
As option buyers, users can lose no more than the premium they pay. However, contracts may expire with no value if the expected price movement does not occur.
According to Bitget, it is currently the only major crypto exchange offering US stock options alongside crypto trading and CFD markets covering gold, forex, commodities and indices.
Stock+ Expansion Bridges Traditional and Crypto Markets
The addition of stock options builds on Bitget’s existing Stock+ ecosystem, which already includes tokenized stocks and pre-IPO investment opportunities.
The company said the latest launch adds another widely used Wall Street trading instrument. It allows users to trade around earnings events, market volatility, and portfolio risk.
Bitget added that Stock+ is designed to provide direct access to US equities while integrating them into a broader multi-asset trading environment. Alongside stocks, users can also trade cryptocurrencies, commodities, and other global financial markets.
The company said the expansion supports its long-term goal of bringing traditional and digital assets together on one platform for global investors.
Growing Options Market Drives Expansion
The launch comes as demand for listed options continues to rise. According to Bitget, the US options market processed more than 15.2 billion contracts in 2025. That equates to an average of roughly 60 million contracts per trading day.
The exchange said the growing volume reflects wider adoption among both retail and institutional investors. Options are increasingly used for speculation, portfolio hedging, and capital management.
CEO Highlights Convergence of Crypto and Traditional Finance
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said the exchange has consistently expanded users’ access to stock markets, beginning with tokenized stocks and now extending to options trading.
She said the latest launch reflects the growing convergence of traditional finance and crypto. The company’s products are designed to provide unified access to stocks, gold, cryptocurrencies, and other global assets through a single platform.
Bitget said the initial rollout focuses on single-leg options buying to make onboarding easier for users. More advanced features, including multi-leg options strategies, are planned for future releases.
To promote the launch, eligible users who complete their first US stock options trade may receive $15 worth of NVIDIA stock, subject to campaign terms and regional availability.
The exchange also reminded users that options trading carries significant risk and that product availability may vary by jurisdiction.
