Bybit Enters Traditional Finance with U.S. Stocks and ETFs Trading
Bybit has launched trading for over 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs, allowing users to trade traditional assets using USDC.
Bybit has launched trading for over 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs, allowing users to trade traditional assets using USDC. USDC (USDC) is trading at $0.9998. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by Crypto Economy, with live market data added, as of Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:15:02 UTC.
This expansion bridges crypto and traditional finance, offering users direct access to U.S. capital markets while eliminating fiat intermediaries. It also signifies growing convergence between crypto platforms and conventional financial instruments.
- Bybit now offers trading for over 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs.
- All trades are settled in USDC, removing fiat banking intermediaries.
- The platform connects crypto liquidity to U.S. capital markets.
- USDC market cap remains stable at $72.68B amid the launch.
- Bybit Expands into US Stock Trading with 1,000+ Securities Available
- Bybit Enters Traditional Finance with U.S. Stocks and ETFs Trading — this brief
Bybit has expanded its platform to include trading for more than 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs, marking a significant move into traditional finance. This development allows users to trade traditional assets directly through the platform, using 
USDC as the settlement currency.
The integration of U.S. equities and ETFs into Bybit's platform is facilitated by Alpaca Securities LLC, which ensures that users have real ownership of the underlying securities. This partnership allows Bybit to provide access to high-liquidity traditional assets while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Crypto Economy and 
Bitcoin Sistemi both report that the platform's integration with U.S. capital markets is designed to eliminate fiat banking intermediaries, offering a more streamlined trading experience. This move is seen as a strategic expansion of Bybit's financial services, as outlined by the CEO in recent statements.
The development comes at a time when the total crypto market cap stands at $2.87T, with Bitcoin showing a modest 24-hour gain of 0.49%. The Fear & Greed Index is at 57, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment in the market. Meanwhile, USDC's market cap remains stable at $72.68B, with the stablecoin showing minimal price movement.
This expansion highlights the growing trend of convergence between crypto and traditional finance. Bybit's entry into the U.S. stock and ETF market could attract more users seeking diversified investment opportunities and a seamless transition between crypto and traditional assets.
Since this brief published about 4 hours ago, USDC (USDC) has moved from $0.9998 to $0.9998 — -0.00%.
The chart plots USDC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 USDC ≈ ₦1,366.61 (about $0.9998), up 0.0% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.7% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 13, 2026.
TLT reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Bybit Enters Traditional Finance with U.S. Stocks and ETFs T — questions & answers
What assets can users trade on Bybit's new platform?
Users can trade over 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs on Bybit's platform.
How are trades settled on Bybit's new platform?
All trades are settled in USDC, eliminating the need for fiat banking intermediaries.
Who manages the underlying securities on Bybit's platform?
Alpaca Securities LLC manages the underlying securities, ensuring real equity ownership.
How much is 1 USDC worth in naira today?
About ₦1,366.61 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.9998. The naira price moves with both USDC's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our USDC in naira page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto Economy. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.