Bybit Launches 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 Token Times brief based on reporting by Finance Magnates, with live market data added, as of Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:30:01 UTC.
This move marks Bybit's expansion into traditional equities, providing direct access to US stocks and ETFs through crypto payments, potentially attracting new users and increasing adoption of USDC.
- 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.
- USDC market cap stands at $72.86B amid the launch.
Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit has launched 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, with Alpaca, a US broker-dealer, handling order execution and custody of the shares.
This move marks a significant shift for Bybit, which previously offered stock contracts for difference (CFDs) on major companies like Apple and Tesla. The new service provides users with a direct economic interest in the underlying securities, unlike the derivative-based CFDs.
The development comes amid a growing trend of crypto exchanges offering traditional financial products. According to TokenInsight data, equity-linked perpetual contracts on crypto exchanges reached $141 billion in volume in June, up from $45 billion in May.
The launch coincides with a stable market environment, with the total crypto market cap at $2.91 trillion and 
Bitcoin up 0.98% in the last 24 hours. The USDC stablecoin, used for transactions in the new service, has a market cap of $72.86 billion.
Since this brief published about 2 hours 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 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 ≈ ₹102.97 (about $0.9997), up 0.0% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 6.2% 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 12, 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 with USDC Payments — questions & answers
What is the significance of Bybit's new stock trading service?
It provides direct access to US stocks and ETFs through crypto, potentially attracting new users and increasing USDC adoption.
How does Bybit's new service differ from its previous offerings?
The new service offers direct exposure to underlying securities, unlike the stock CFDs previously offered.
What role does USDC play in Bybit's new service?
USDC is used for transactions, with a market cap of $72.86 billion at the time of the launch.
How much is 1 USDC worth in rupee today?
About ₹102.97 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.9997. 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 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 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.