Bybit Expands into US Stock Trading with 1,000+ Securities Available
Bybit now allows users to trade over 1,000 US stocks and ETFs directly from their crypto accounts using USDC.
Bybit now allows users to trade over 1,000 US stocks and ETFs directly from their crypto accounts using USDC. USDC (USDC) is trading at $0.9998. This is an original TLT brief synthesising 3 outlets (Bitcoin.com, The Cryptonomist, Crypto.news), plus live market data, as of Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:14 UTC.
This development bridges traditional finance and crypto by enabling direct stock trading through stablecoin balances, potentially attracting new users and expanding Bybit's market reach beyond pure cryptocurrency trading.
- Bybit launched USDC-funded trading for 1,000+ US stocks/ETFs on October 12, 2026.
- Alpaca Securities LLC facilitates share purchases and order execution.
- Service offers fractional stock purchases starting from small amounts.
- USDC market cap remains stable at $72.69B amid the announcement.
Multiple outlets (Bitcoin.com, The Cryptonomist, and Crypto.news) confirm that Bybit has introduced trading for over 1,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs, using USDC as the funding mechanism. The service began on October 12, 2026, and Alpaca Securities LLC is the brokerage partner handling share purchases and order execution. However, while Bitcoin.com emphasizes the connection between stablecoin balances and underlying securities, The Cryptonomist and Crypto.news focus more on the global accessibility of the service for non-US users.
Bybit has expanded its platform to include trading of over 1,000 US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), allowing users to purchase securities directly from their cryptocurrency trading accounts. The new service, which went live on October 12, 2026, enables users to use their 
USDC stablecoin balances to buy stocks and ETFs.
The service is facilitated through a partnership with Alpaca Securities LLC, which holds the actual shares and executes the trades. This approach differs from tokenized stock offerings, as users are purchasing real shares rather than crypto tokens that represent stock ownership. The minimum investment is not specified, but the service supports fractional share purchases.
The development marks a significant expansion for Bybit, which is primarily known as a cryptocurrency exchange. By integrating traditional stock trading into its platform, Bybit is positioning itself as a more comprehensive financial services provider. This move could attract a broader user base, including those interested in diversifying their investment portfolios beyond cryptocurrencies.
The launch comes at a time when the total cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.88 trillion, with 
Bitcoin showing a slight 24-hour decline of 0.86%. The Fear & Greed Index is at 57, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment in the market. Meanwhile, USDC, the stablecoin used for trading, has a circulating supply of $72.82 billion and a market cap of $72.69 billion, with its price remaining stable at $0.999791.
The integration of stock trading into crypto platforms could represent a new trend in the financial industry, blurring the lines between traditional and digital asset markets. Users will likely watch for the service's reception and any potential regulatory implications, as such innovations may attract scrutiny from financial regulators.
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 ≈ ₦1,367.1 (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 Expands into US Stock Trading with 1,000+ Securities A — questions & answers
What is the minimum investment for fractional stock purchases on Bybit?
The exact minimum investment amount is not specified in the coverage.
Which brokerage firm handles the stock purchases on Bybit?
Alpaca Securities LLC is the brokerage partner executing the trades.
Is this service available to users outside the United States?
Yes, the service is available to eligible global users, according to The Cryptonomist.
How much is 1 USDC worth in naira today?
About ₦1,367.1 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 Bitcoin.com, The Cryptonomist, Crypto.news, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. 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.