Bitget Launches Stock+, Bringing Real US Stocks to Crypto-Native Investors

Bitget, the largest Universal Exchange by user base, has launched Stock+, a feature under its Stocks 2.0 ecosystem that enables users to purchase real US stocks directly using USDC and other digital assets. Announced on June 22, 2026, the move aims to bridge crypto and traditional financial markets within a single platform.

Unlike synthetic products or derivatives, Stock+ provides ownership of underlying shares executed through regulated brokers. Users can fund accounts with digital assets, convert to USDC, and gain exposure to publicly listed companies. Holdings are eligible for cash dividends and stock split adjustments, with trading available during US pre-market, regular, and after-hours sessions.

“Bitget was among the first exchanges to bring together crypto, tokenized assets, commodities, and equities under the Universal Exchange vision. Stock+ is the next evolution of that strategy,” said Gracy Chen, Bitget CEO. “Access is important, but ownership matters too. Giving users access to real ownership of US-listed companies is how we actually bridge financial markets.”

Stock+ also supports inbound stock transfers from participating brokers, allowing users to consolidate existing US equity holdings within a unified portfolio. This complements the earlier launch of Bitget’s Reality protocol and tokenized stocks (rToken) in early June 2026. Bitget currently lists over 500 US stocks and ETFs, including SpaceX, Tesla, and NVIDIA, with rToken AUM exceeding $50 million.

To celebrate the launch, Stock+ trading fees start at 0.1%, with a 50% promotional discount available through August 31, 2026. The feature reinforces Bitget’s vision of a Universal Exchange where crypto and traditional assets coexist, serving over 125 million users across 150 regions.