MEXC Targets Quant Traders With New RealStocks API

MEXC has released an application programming interface for its RealStocks product, allowing quantitative traders to automate US equity trading and fund orders with USDT through the exchange. The company announced the API on Monday, describing it as a tool for traders who want to build custom strategies.

The API is tied to RealStocks, a direct-equity service launched in July 2026 that covers more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs. Investors using RealStocks receive the benefits of direct stock ownership, including full shareholder rights and dividend entitlements. Orders are routed through MEXC's interface, while the regulated broker Atomic Vaults Securities (AVS) handles the underlying transactions.

MEXC said it charges no platform fee for RealStocks usage. However, SEC transaction fees, FINRA activity fees, and clearing or exchange costs may still apply, according to the announcement.

The exchange added that more than 120,000 users have opened RealStocks accounts since the product launched. Earlier this month, MEXC also rolled out updates to RealStocks focused on long-term investing support and improved market access.

Multi-asset push

The API rollout reflects a wider industry shift in which crypto exchanges are expanding into traditional assets to build multi-asset super-apps. MEXC's broader TradeFi offering already includes Stock Futures, tokenised shares, and pre-IPO access. By adding programmatic access to U.S. equities, the exchange is positioning itself more directly against traditional brokers and other multi-asset platforms competing for quantitative trading clients.