Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has expanded its investment offerings by launching U.S. stock options trading, becoming one of the few digital asset platforms to combine listed stock options with cryptocurrencies, tokenized equities and other traditional financial products within a single trading ecosystem.
The launch highlights a broader shift across the crypto industry, where exchanges are increasingly looking beyond digital assets to attract users interested in diversified portfolios. As competition intensifies, several platforms have introduced tokenized securities, commodities and foreign exchange products, although access to listed U.S. stock options remains relatively uncommon.
Bitget said eligible users can now trade options on selected U.S.-listed companies through its Stock+ platform. The initial release includes long call and long put contracts, allowing investors to speculate on price movements or hedge existing positions. Buyers’ maximum risk is limited to the premium paid, though contracts may expire without value if market expectations are not met.
Traditional Markets Continue to Shape Crypto Offerings
The rollout comes as demand for listed options continues to climb. According to market statistics cited by Bitget, the U.S. options market handled more than 15.2 billion contracts in 2025, averaging roughly 60 million contracts each trading day. The market has seen increasing participation from both retail traders and institutional investors using options for portfolio protection, income strategies and directional trading.
Against that backdrop, crypto exchanges have gradually expanded into products traditionally associated with brokerage firms, seeking to provide users with access to multiple asset classes from a single account.
Bitget said the latest launch builds on its existing Stock+ platform, which already includes tokenized stocks and access to selected private market investment opportunities.
Company Plans Broader Options Offering
The exchange said the first phase of the product focuses on single-leg options buying, while additional features, including multi-leg strategies, are planned for future releases.
“We have consistently moved first to connect stock opportunities with our users,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “From tokenized stocks to now options, we are continuing to bring together traditional financial products and digital assets on one platform.”
Chen said the company expects demand for multi-asset investing to continue growing as users seek broader market access without moving between different trading platforms. The company added that the expansion supports its longer-term strategy of integrating stocks, commodities, foreign exchange and cryptocurrencies within a unified trading environment.
Promotional Campaign Accompanies Rollout
Alongside the product launch, Bitget announced that eligible users completing their first U.S. stock options trade may receive $15 worth of NVIDIA stock, subject to campaign terms and regional availability.
The company also emphasized that options trading carries substantial risk and may not be suitable for every investor. Availability of the service and supported securities will depend on local regulations.
Industry observers expect competition among crypto exchanges to increasingly focus on expanding product offerings beyond spot cryptocurrency trading, particularly as firms pursue new revenue streams and seek to appeal to investors interested in both traditional and digital financial markets.
About Bitget
Bitget is a cryptocurrency exchange that offers trading across digital assets and selected traditional financial products. According to the company, the platform serves more than 125 million users worldwide and provides access to cryptocurrencies, tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, foreign exchange and precious metals through its Stock+ ecosystem.
