Bybit Expands into US Stock Trading with USDC Payments
Crypto exchange Bybit now offers trading in over 1,000 US stocks and ETFs, using USDC stablecoin for transactions.
Crypto exchange Bybit now offers trading in over 1,000 US stocks and ETFs, using USDC stablecoin for transactions. USDC (USDC) is trading at $0.9997. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by Finance Magnates, with live market data added, as of Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:03 UTC.
This move marks a significant expansion of crypto exchanges into traditional finance, providing direct access to US equities and bridging crypto and stock trading.
- Bybit now offers trading in over 1,000 US stocks and ETFs.
- Transactions are conducted using USDC stablecoin.
- Alpaca handles order execution and custody of shares.
- This expands Bybit's existing equity CFD offerings.
Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit has announced the launch of a new service allowing users to trade over 1,000 US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The transactions are conducted using the 
USDC stablecoin, which has a circulating supply of $73.03 billion according to DeFiLlama. This integration of USDC highlights the growing use of stablecoins in financial transactions beyond the crypto market.
Order execution and custody of the shares are managed by Alpaca, a US broker-dealer. This partnership ensures compliance with US financial regulations and provides a secure platform for trading traditional financial instruments.
This new service marks a departure from Bybit's previous offerings, which included stock contracts for difference (CFDs) on companies like Apple and Tesla. The expansion into direct stock trading reflects a broader trend of crypto exchanges diversifying into traditional finance products.
The total crypto market cap stands at $2.91 trillion, with 
Bitcoin up 0.98% in the last 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index is at 69, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment in the market.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, USDC (USDC) has moved from $0.9997 to $0.9997 — +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 ≈ ₦1,365.33 (about $0.9997), 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 12, 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 USDC Payments — questions & answers
What is the significance of Bybit's new stock trading service?
It bridges the gap between crypto and traditional finance, offering users direct access to US equities through a crypto platform.
How does Bybit's new service differ from its previous offerings?
The new service provides direct access to underlying securities, unlike the previous stock CFDs which were derivative products.
What role does USDC play in Bybit's new service?
USDC is used as the medium of exchange for purchasing stocks and ETFs, showcasing its increasing use in financial transactions.
How much is 1 USDC worth in naira today?
About ₦1,365.33 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.9997. 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 Finance Magnates. 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.