Bybit Launches U.S. Stocks and ETFs Trading, Expanding Beyond Crypto
Bybit now offers trading in over 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs, settling trades directly in USDC stablecoin.
Bybit now offers trading in over 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs, settling trades directly in USDC stablecoin. USDC (USDC) is trading at $0.9998. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Crypto Economy, with live market data added, as of Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:45:01 UTC.
This move bridges crypto and traditional finance by providing direct access to U.S. equities through a crypto-native platform, potentially attracting new users and increasing USDC utility.
- Bybit adds over 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs to its platform.
- All equity trades settle in USDC, eliminating fiat intermediaries.
- Partnership with Alpaca Securities ensures real equity ownership.
- USDC market cap stands at $72.68B amid the development.
- Bybit Launches US Stock Trading for Global Crypto Users
- Bybit Launches U.S. Stocks and ETFs Trading, Expanding Beyond Crypto — this brief
Bybit has launched a new service allowing users to trade over 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs directly on its platform, marking a significant expansion beyond cryptocurrencies.
The trades are settled in 
USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market cap, which currently stands at $72.68B. This integration aims to connect crypto liquidity with U.S. capital markets without relying on traditional fiat banking systems.
According to multiple outlets, Bybit's partnership with Alpaca Securities LLC ensures that users have real ownership of the underlying equities. This development comes as the total crypto market cap remains at $2.87T, with 
Bitcoin showing a modest 24-hour gain of 0.49%.
The launch reflects a broader trend of convergence between traditional finance and the crypto sector. By offering access to high-liquidity traditional assets, Bybit aims to attract a wider user base and increase the utility of USDC.
The Fear & Greed Index currently sits at 57, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment in the market. This move by Bybit could further influence market dynamics as it bridges the gap between crypto and traditional investment vehicles.
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 Token Times'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 ≈ ₹103.48 (about $0.9998), up 0.0% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 7.9% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian 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.
Token Times 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 Launches U.S. Stocks and ETFs Trading, Expanding Beyon — questions & answers
What assets can I trade on Bybit's new platform?
Bybit now offers trading in over 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs.
How are trades settled on Bybit's new platform?
All equity trades are settled directly in USDC, eliminating the need for fiat intermediaries.
Who ensures the real ownership of equities on Bybit?
Alpaca Securities LLC manages the underlying securities, ensuring real equity ownership.
How much is 1 USDC worth in rupee today?
About ₹103.48 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.9998. The rupee price moves with both USDC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our USDC in rupee page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times 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 Token Times 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.