Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has expanded its Stock+ ecosystem by launching US stock options. This move gives eligible users direct access to options trading on leading US-listed companies, making Bitget the only major crypto exchange offering this service alongside cryptocurrencies and CFD markets covering gold, foreign exchange, commodities, and major indices.
The initial release supports long call and long put positions. Long calls allow traders to speculate on rising share prices, while long puts can be used to benefit from declining prices or hedge existing positions.
As with standard options trading, buyers risk only the premium paid, although contracts can expire worthless if the expected market move does not occur.
The rollout comes as interest in listed options continues to grow. The US options market handled more than 15.2 billion contracts during 2025, averaging roughly 60 million contracts each trading day.
Eligible users who complete their first US stock options trade can receive $15 worth of NVIDIA stock, subject to campaign terms and regional eligibility.