Bitget has introduced US stock options trading on its platform, expanding the company’s Stock+ offering beyond tokenized stocks and into a widely used derivatives category. The exchange said the product gives eligible users direct access to options on leading US-listed companies, with initial support focused on long call and long put strategies.
The move broadens Bitget’s multi-asset trading footprint that already includes cryptocurrencies and contracts for difference tied to commodities, foreign exchange, gold and indices. It also positions the platform to capture growing global activity in listed options, which the company links to record volumes in the US options market.
Key takeaways
- What happened: Bitget launched US stock options trading within its Stock+ product suite.
- Catalyst: The platform is expanding from tokenized stocks and pre-IPO access into a core Wall Street derivatives instrument.
- How it works initially: The first release emphasizes single-leg options buying, including long calls and long puts for eligible users.
- Investor implication: Traders gain another tool to express bullish or bearish views and manage directional risk around US equity moves.
What Bitget is offering
According to Bitget, the new US stock options product allows users to trade options directly on leading companies listed in the United States. The platform said active features for eligible users include long call and long put strategies.
A long call can be used to take a bullish position on a stock’s price direction, while a long put can be used to express a bearish view or to manage downside exposure. Bitget noted that the risk to buyers is limited to the premium paid, while an option may expire without value if the anticipated price movement does not occur.
The exchange described the initial rollout as limited to single-leg options buying, with additional functionality—such as more advanced multi-leg strategies—planned as the Stock+ options product develops.
Why the launch matters for platform growth
Bitget said the options offering expands its stock product line, building on earlier steps including the introduction of tokenized stocks and its positioning as a venue for tokenized-stock trading. The company also referenced pre-IPO access to private market opportunities as part of its broader push into equity-linked products.
In a statement on the rollout, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said the company has aimed to connect stock opportunities with users and called the expansion into options part of what she described as “convergence” across asset classes. She framed the product as extending access to stocks, gold, crypto and other worldwide assets within one trading environment.
Derivatives demand: what Bitget cited
Bitget said demand for listed options has reached record levels. The company cited US options market processing of more than 15.2 billion contracts in 2025, averaging roughly 60 million contracts per trading day.
Based on that volume, Bitget argued that options are increasingly used by both retail and institutional participants for directional trading, hedging and capital management. In its view, adding stock options to Stock+ adds another standard instrument for users looking to align strategies with equity market catalysts such as earnings cycles and portfolio risk management.
Market and risk considerations for traders
While the launch adds a familiar Wall Street tool for equity traders, Bitget emphasized that options trading carries significant risk and may not be suitable for all users. The exchange said product availability, supported securities and promotional rewards can vary by jurisdiction and that users should review relevant product disclosures.
The platform also warned that traders could lose the full premium paid when buying options. The product’s initial focus on single-leg buying is likely to shape early participation by keeping the entry point relatively straightforward compared with multi-leg structures, although Bitget said more advanced strategies are expected later.
To mark the rollout, Bitget said eligible users who complete their first US stock options trade may receive $15 worth of NVIDIA stock, subject to campaign terms and regional availability. The reward is promotional and does not change the underlying option risk profile, but it signals an attempt to drive initial adoption of the new product.
Bigger picture: multi-asset trading under one roof
The US stock options launch aligns with Bitget’s strategy of consolidating access to multiple asset classes—crypto, stocks, and derivatives linked to commodities, FX and indices—into a single platform. For active traders, that can reduce the need to move between venues when building portfolios that combine directional equity views with hedging tools.
However, investors should also consider that options markets are sensitive to volatility, interest-rate expectations and equity price dynamics. Even with limited buyer loss on premiums for option purchasers, outcomes can hinge on timing and the magnitude of price moves relative to strike levels and implied volatility.
Going forward, the market will likely watch how Bitget expands the Stock+ options range beyond single-leg buying, including whether more complex multi-leg strategies become available and how supported securities evolve by region.
What to watch next: Bitget’s timeline for multi-leg options, any expansion in supported US-listed underlyings, and further details on how the exchange manages liquidity and execution quality for listed options activity—especially around major US earnings and macro events that typically drive volatility.
