Bybit Launches US Stock Trading for Global Crypto Users
Bybit now allows users to trade over 1,000 US stocks and ETFs directly from their crypto trading accounts using USDC.
Bybit now allows users to trade over 1,000 US stocks and ETFs directly from their crypto trading accounts using USDC. USDC (USDC) is trading at $0.9998. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 3 outlets (Bitcoin.com, The Cryptonomist, Crypto.news), plus live market data, as of Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:15:01 UTC.
This development bridges traditional finance and crypto by enabling direct stock trading from crypto exchange accounts, potentially expanding access and liquidity for both markets. It also represents a strategic move by Bybit to diversify its offerings beyond pure cryptocurrency trading.
- Bybit users can now trade over 1,000 US stocks and ETFs using USDC.
- Alpaca Securities LLC facilitates share purchases and order execution.
- Trading began on October 12, 2026, for eligible global users.
- USDC market cap remains stable at $72.69B amid the announcement.
Multiple outlets (Bitcoin.com, The Cryptonomist, and Crypto.news) confirm that Bybit has launched US stock trading for over 1,000 securities using USDC. They agree that Alpaca Securities LLC handles share purchases and order execution, and that the service is available to eligible users globally. However, The Cryptonomist specifies that the service started on October 12, 2026, while the other outlets do not provide the exact date. Additionally, The Cryptonomist mentions that fractional share purchases are available, a detail not mentioned by other outlets.
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 crypto trading accounts. This new service, which began on October 12, 2026, enables users to use their 
USDC balances to buy shares of companies like Apple and Nvidia, as well as various ETFs.
The service is facilitated through a partnership with Alpaca Securities LLC, which holds the underlying shares and executes the trades. This approach ensures that users are purchasing actual securities rather than tokenized versions, providing a more direct link to the traditional financial markets.
The development marks a significant step in the convergence of cryptocurrency and traditional finance. By allowing users to trade stocks and ETFs directly from their crypto accounts, Bybit is creating a more integrated financial ecosystem. This could potentially attract a wider range of investors who are interested in diversifying their portfolios across both asset classes.
The move comes at a time when the total cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.88 trillion, with 
Bitcoin experiencing 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 on Bybit, 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 introduction of stock trading on Bybit could have implications for both the cryptocurrency and traditional finance sectors. It remains to be seen how this service will be received by users and what impact it will have on the broader market. Investors and traders will likely be watching to see how this integration of traditional and crypto markets develops and what other exchanges might follow suit.
Since this brief published about 5 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 ≈ ₹103.98 (about $0.9998), up 0.0% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.4% 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 US Stock Trading for Global Crypto Users — questions & answers
What is the minimum investment for fractional shares on Bybit?
The minimum investment for fractional shares is not specified in the coverage.
Which company handles the stock trading on Bybit?
Alpaca Securities LLC facilitates the share purchases and order execution.
When did Bybit launch the stock trading service?
The service launched on October 12, 2026.
How much is 1 USDC worth in rupee today?
About ₹103.98 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 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 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.