Bitget Bridges Crypto and TradFi with Launch of Stock+

Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched Stock+, a new feature that enables users to purchase real US stocks directly using USDC and other digital assets. This marks another step toward a future where crypto and traditional financial markets operate within the same account.

The launch of Stock+ introduces a different model for accessing US equities, which have historically been restricted by local brokers, bank transfers, account approvals, and jurisdiction-specific infrastructure. Users can fund their accounts with digital assets, convert them into USDC, and gain exposure to publicly listed companies through a streamlined, crypto-native experience.

Unlike synthetic products or derivatives, Stock+ provides ownership of underlying shares executed through regulated brokers. Users are eligible for cash dividends and stock split adjustments associated with their holdings, while trading hours remain synchronized with US pre-market, regular market, and after-hours sessions.

The introduction of Stock+ is the next evolution of Bitget's strategy to bring together crypto, tokenized assets, commodities, and equities under its Universal Exchange vision. According to Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, 'Access is important, but ownership matters too.' Giving users access to real ownership of US-listed companies is how they bridge financial markets.

To celebrate the launch, Stock+ trading fees start from 0.1%, with a 50% promotional discount available through August 31, 2026.