Cryptocurrency exchange Bitgate has launched US stock options, allowing users to trade options on US-listed companies.
The company described itself in a note to Bitcoin Magazine As the world’s largest global exchange, it states that it is the only major cryptocurrency exchange that offers US stock options alongside cryptocurrency markets and CFDs on gold, forex, commodities and indices.
Includes initial release Long call and long put strategies For qualified users. A call option allows a trader to take a bullish position on a stock, while a put option allows a trader to express a bearish view or manage downside exposure.
The risk for buyers is limited to the premium paid, and the option can expire worthless if the expected price movement does not occur.
The launch expands Bitget’s stock product line.
Previous company products Includes Tokenized shares and pre-IPO access to private market opportunities. stock Options Join the Stock+ offering, which the company positions as a place for direct access to US stocks designed for traders familiar with established stock market products and regulated market infrastructure.
Bitget said the addition supports its goal of bringing together cryptocurrencies, stocks, commodities and other assets in a single trading environment.
Pitgate: The US options market is booming
Demand for listed options has reached record levels. The US options market processed more than 15.2 billion contracts in 2025, averaging about 60 million contracts per trading day. The numbers reflect the broader use of options among retail and institutional participants for directional trading, hedging and capital management.
“We moved first to connect equity opportunities with our users,” said Gracie Chen, CEO of Bitget. “From tokenized stocks to now options, we execute based on convergence. Our products provide advanced trading access to stocks, gold, cryptocurrencies and global assets.”
The first version focuses on purchasing single leg options to provide an entry point for users. The company plans additional functionality, including multi-leg strategies, as the Stock Options+ product evolves.
For the launch, eligible users who complete their first U.S. stock options trade may receive $15 worth of NVIDIA stock, subject to campaign terms and regional availability.
Bitget said it has more than 125 million users and access to more than 2 million crypto tokens, along with more than 500 token stocks, ETFs, commodities, forex and precious metals like gold.
The company has partnerships with MotoGP and UNICEF, the latter to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget says it is leading the traditional tokenized finance market across 150 regions.
