Crypto exchange Bitget has launched US stock options, which allow users to trade options on US-based companies.
The company described itself in the letter Bitcoin Magazine as the world’s largest Universal Exchange and claims to be the only cryptocurrency exchange offering US stock options along with crypto markets and gold-based contracts, forex, stocks and indices.
The first release includes long-distance calls and long-distance routes for qualified users. A call option allows the trader to take a stake in the price, while a put option allows the trader to express bearish sentiment or manage exposure.
The buyer’s risk is limited to the amount they pay, and the opportunity may end up costless if price movements do not occur.
The launch expands Bitget’s product line.
The old products of the company including tokenized stocks and pre-IPO market opportunities. Stock options Join the Stock+ offering, which the company positions as a direct access to US equity stocks designed for traders who are familiar with established market trends and market strategies.
Bitget said that the addition supports its goal of integrating crypto, stocks, commodities and other products into one trading platform.
Bitget: The US options market is booming
The demand for the listed options has reached a peak. The US options market is expected to process more than 15.2 billion contracts in 2025, an average of about 60 million contracts per trading day. These figures show the high use of options among traders and institutions involved in trading, hedging and capital management.
“We’ve moved first to align our product opportunities with our users,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “From tokenized stocks to now, we are working on convergence. Our products provide access to trading, gold, crypto and wealth around the world.”
The first release focuses on one-leg shopping options to provide an entry point for users. The company plans to add additional functionality, including multi-leg options, as the Stock+ products it produces grow.
At launch, eligible users who complete the first US stock transaction can receive $15 in NVIDIA stock, depending on campaign terms and geographic availability.
Bitget claims to have more than 125 million users and access to more than two million crypto tokens, along with 500-plus tokenized stocks, ETFs, stocks, foreign currencies and precious metals such as gold.
The company has a partnership with MotoGP and UNICEF, the latter to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by the year 2027. Bitget claims to be the leader in the traditional money market in all 150 regions.
