Bitget has launched U.S. stock options trading on its Stock+ platform, adding long calls and puts to a lineup that already includes crypto and tokenized equities, according to a statement shared with Bitcoin Magazine and The Block.
The exchange positions this move as part of a broader strategy to merge traditional and digital financial markets within a single interface. No specific trading volumes or fees were disclosed in either report, and it remains unclear which U.S. stocks or option types are initially covered.
Regulatory uncertainty persists around hybrid platforms that handle both crypto and securities. The SEC has not yet commented on Bitget's offerings, though the agency has previously scrutinized similar integrations involving tokenized stocks and derivatives.
Bitget is a smaller player by spot volume compared to Binance or Coinbase, but the addition of options could help it carve out a niche among traders seeking unified access to both asset classes. No market dominance data was provided in the sources.
Community reaction was muted at press time. Competitors like Binance and Kraken offer limited stock exposure through tokenized products, but few exchanges directly list U.S. equity options alongside crypto spot trading.