Historically, crypto users who wanted U.S. stocks had to exit the digital-asset ecosystem. Access involved local brokers, bank transfers, and jurisdiction-specific requirements that raised entry barriers and costs.
Bitget Stocks 2.0 changes that narrative by allowing eligible users to seamlessly trade 10,000+ U.S. stocks and ETFs using stablecoins directly within a single unified account
What is Bitget Stocks 2.0?
Bitget 2.0 is an upgraded stock-trading ecosystem connecting users to U.S. equity markets via three routes: tokenized stock products, stock options, and direct U.S. stock trading. The product’s design provides users with improved liquidity, asset transparency, and capital efficiency for tokenized equity trading. Bitget Stocks 2.0’s versatility is part of Bitget’s Universal Exchange (UEX) vision.
Stock+ features: real ownership of U.S. shares
- Real ownership, not synthetic: Eligible users own underlying U.S. shares, which are then executed through U.S.-licensed brokers.
- Stablecoin-funded: Equities can be purchased with digital assets such as USDC and USDT, reducing reliance on traditional fiat rails.
- Fractional shares: Eligible users can purchase as little as 0.0001 of a share, making high-priced stocks more accessible.
- Broker-grade experience: Broker-style interface, real-time market data, market insights, extended trading hours, and stock transfer support.
- Dividends and corporate actions: Eligible users can receive cash dividends, stock splits, and other corporate actions reflected in holdings.
- Coverage: More than 10,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs through Stock+ for eligible users.
Stock options
On July 2, Bitget became the first-ever major crypto exchange to offer US stock options. Stock options are financial contracts that grant eligible users the right, but not the obligation, to buy a specified number of shares of a company’s stock at a set price in the future.
Stock options aren’t actual shares of stock—they’re the right to buy a set number of company shares at a fixed price, referred to as the strike price. Eligible users can bet on bullish (call) or bearish (put) options with leverage, profiting if the stock moves in the direction they anticipated before expiration.
Options can be used for market speculation, hedging, and income generation by selling options to collect premiums.
rTokens explained
rTokens are RWA assets issued by Reality, a regulated real-world-asset (RWA) issuance platform backed by Bitget. RWA tokens are blockchain-based digital tokens representing off-chain assets. The two platforms form a symbiotic relationship, with Bitget providing strategic support, trading access, and asset security within its ecosystem.
rTokens represent economic exposure to real-world securities and are identified with the ‘r’ prefix, e.g., rTSLA for TSLA or rAAPL for AAPL. The securities are stored in a FINRA-registered, SIPC-covered broker.
rTokens trading interface (rNVDA/USDT)
There are over 500 tokenized US stocks and ETFs listed with Reality. They include BlackBerry, Nokia, Intel, SpaceX, Tesla, and NVIDIA. At launch, Reality surpassed $50 million in Assets Under Management (AUM), a testament to the market’s demand and traction.
While rTokens are unique to Bitget, there are other tokenized equity products in the space: Ondo Finance and Binance’s bStock. Here is a quick breakdown of how rTokens stands out from the others:
| Criteria | Bitget rToken | Ondo Stock | Binance bStock |
| Liquidity | High: Direct access to Nasdaq and NYSE liquidity | Moderate: Liquidity sourced from market makers | Moderate: Liquidity sourced from market makers |
| Compliance | Dual regulatory coverage in South Africa and El Salvador, with daily Proof‑of‑Reserves updates verified by an independent auditor. | U.S. regulatory license with internal audits | UAE regulatory license with internal audits |
| Financial efficiency | Supports margin collateral, Level 2 market data, unified accounts, API trading, weekend trading, and strategy trading | Not currently available | Limited features, such as use as margin collateral and weekend trading |
What can users actually access?
Bitget Stock 2.0 serves crypto-native users seeking equity exposure and traditional brokerage users who want stocks and digital assets in one application. Tokenization enables fractionalization of shares starting from 0.0001.
Available Instruments include:
- Tokenized ETFs: Popular funds such as QQQ and DRAM.
- rTokens (via Reality): Synthetic assets bridging crypto and equities, including Apple, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, Alphabet, NVIDIA, Microsoft, SpaceX, and more.
- Real U.S. Shares (via Stock+): Direct ownership of U.S. equities through Stock+.
- U.S. stock options trading on leading US listed companies
Stock+ vs. a traditional brokerage app
Stock+ and a traditional broker app arguably offer the same products; however, key distinctions in accessibility and flexibility set them apart.
For crypto users, Stock+ provides a familiar broker-style interface and the flexibility of digital-asset funding. The platform saves you the hassle of opening a traditional brokerage account to access US equities. From a single interface, you can manage a diverse portfolio of tokenized stocks and real U.S. stock positions.
Stock+ offers users the flexibility of purchasing stocks using stablecoins. For users already holding stablecoins, it offers a direct path from crypto balances to equity exposure.
Here’s a clear side‑by‑side comparison of Bitget Stocks 2.0 and Traditional Brokers, showing how their structures and advantages differ:
| Bitget Stocks 2.0 | Traditional Brokers | |
| Access | ||
| Account Type | Unified crypto + equities | Separate brokerage account |
| Funding | USDC & digital assets | Fiat only (bank transfer) |
| Onboarding | Single Bitget account | New broker KYC process |
| Ownership Modes | ||
| Direct Stocks | Yes via Stock+ | Yes |
| Tokenized Stocks | Yes via rTokens | None |
| Stock options | Yes | Most, not all |
| Portfolio Utility | ||
| Margin Use | Integrated with crypto margin | Separate margin account |
| Strategy Tools | Grid, copy trading, yield | Limited broker tools |
| Cash Management | Idle stablecoins usable | Idle fiat only |
Why it matters
Through Bitget’s Universal Exchange vision, US stocks join the same portfolio environment as crypto and tokenized assets with stablecoin funding, tokenized equity options, and integration into margin/yield strategies. This trend is not isolated; it is part of a broader market trend where real-world assets are quickly moving on-chain. Reality’s $50M AUM shortly after launch signals demand for regulated, accessible tokenized products. According to Bitget CEO, Gracy Chen, 10% of all major Bitget global asset classes will be tokenized by 2030, up from today’s 0.5%–1%.
Launch incentives
Bitget’s launch incentives aim to make Stock+ more accessible for first-time users while promoting hands-on engagement with U.S. stock trading. They include:
Stock Transfer Fast-Track Plan
The fast-track campaign is for eligible users looking to transfer their US stock holdings from participating brokers to Bitget. The users will be reimbursed for all transfer fees incurred up to 10,000 USDT.
Participating brokers mentioned include:
- Futu
- Tiger
- Moomoo
- Longbridge
- Webull
- IBKR
The campaign is designed for users who already hold U.S. equities and want to consolidate their traditional stocks and digital assets into a single Bitget account.
Stock+ trading promotions
This month, July, Bitget is running a promotion to reward new users who open a Bitget Stock+ account and complete set tasks for a share of 100,000 USDT Micron stock reward pool. The tasks include a deposit or stock transfer of at least 2,000 USDT for MU stock worth 5–20 USDT. The other task is to achieve a total trading volume of at least 10–100 USDT worth of MU stock.
Fee promotion:
Until August 31, 2026, Stock+ fees start at 0.1% with a 50% promotional discount for eligible users.
Reader takeaway
Bitget 2.0 is part of a broader Bitget universal exchange strategy that integrates centralized and decentralized exchange features alongside traditional finance products on a single platform. With Bitget, eligible users can build a diversified portfolio comprising tokenized stocks, real US stocks, stock options, crypto, and ETFs without switching accounts.
FAQs
What’s the difference between a tokenized stock (rToken) and a Stock+ share?
rTokens are tokenized assets mapped to stock economics and usable within Bitget’s crypto ecosystem. Stock+ shares are actual U.S. equities held via licensed brokers.
Can I really own real U.S. stocks through Bitget?
Yes — Stock+ enables eligible users to own underlying U.S. shares executed through U.S.-licensed brokers.
What can I use to fund Stock+ trades?
USDC and other supported digital assets.
What’s the smallest amount I can invest?
Fractional shares starting from 0.0001.
Are there fees?
Trading fees start from 0.1%, with a 50% discount available through August 31, 2026.
Disclaimer
The information provided is not trading advice. Cryptopolitan.com holds no liability for any investments made based on the information provided on this page. We strongly recommend independent research and/or consultation with a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.
