Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is set to launch trading for U.S. stocks, commodities, and indices by the end of Q2 2025.
CEO Ben Zhou announced the move during a May 3 livestream, revealing that users will soon trade assets like Apple, Microsoft, gold, and oil alongside cryptocurrencies—all within Bybit’s existing platform, including its MetaTrader 5 (MT5) integration.
A strategic push into multi-asset trading
The expansion positions Bybit as a direct competitor to platforms like Robinhood, which already combine crypto and traditional assets.
The Bybit CEO sees this as part of a broader convergence trend between crypto exchanges and conventional finance, saying, “This development shows our will to become a complete trading hub fulfilling the changing needs of today’s investors,”.
Notably, Bybit plans to offer leverage of up to 500x on select instruments, targeting high-risk traders seeking amplified returns.
The move follows a challenging period for the Dubai-based exchange. In February, Bybit suffered a $1.5 billion hack, losing 500,000 ETH. While Zhou initially assured users the platform could cover the losses, he later admitted that 27.6 percent of the stolen assets were untraceable.
“About 28% of the stolen ETH became untraceable, complicating recovery efforts, but we are actively tracking the remaining assets in partnership with security firms,” he stated. Despite the breach, trading volumes have reportedly rebounded close to pre-hack levels.
Bybit seeks to redefine its position in the digital economy
Bybit’s move to diversify comes amid a more supportive regulatory environment for crypto under current U.S. policies, positioning the exchange to meet rising demand for unified trading platforms that combine traditional and digital assets.
With the rollout expected by June 2025, Bybit aims to redefine its role in the digital economy—bridging the gap between crypto and conventional investing while navigating the risks and rewards of a fast-changing financial market.