Stock options launch starts with long call and long put
Bitget launched US stock options on 3rd July 2026, giving eligible users access to options on leading US-listed companies.
The company said the launch makes Bitget the only major crypto exchange currently offering US stock options alongside crypto and CFD markets covering gold, forex, commodities and indices.
At launch, the product supports long call and long put trades for eligible users. A call lets a trader take a bullish view on a stock, while a put can express a bearish view or hedge downside exposure.
Risk for buyers is limited to the premium paid. However, an option can still expire worthless if the expected price move does not happen.
The initial release focuses on single-leg options buying. Bitget plans to add more advanced multi-leg strategies as the Stock+ options product develops.
US stock options extend Bitget’s wider Stock+ line. That range already includes tokenized stocks and pre-IPO access to private market opportunities.
According to Bitget, stock options add another Wall Street instrument to Stock+ and give active traders more ways to approach earnings cycles, market moves and portfolio risk.
Bitget also positioned the service as a direct-access venue for traditional US equities, aimed at traders familiar with established stock products and regulated market infrastructure.
15.2 billion US options contracts
Demand for listed options has climbed sharply in the United States. The US options market processed more than 15.2 billion contracts in 2025, or about 60 million contracts on each trading day.
Those volumes point to wider use by both retail and institutional participants for directional trading, hedging and capital management.
Gracy Chen, Bitget’s chief executive, said: “We have consistently moved first to connect stock opportunities with our users. From tokenized stocks to now options, we are executing on convergence.”
Chen linked the launch to Bitget’s wider goal of bringing crypto, stocks, commodities and other global assets into one multi-asset trading environment for users worldwide.
To mark the launch, eligible users who complete their first US stock options trade may receive $15 worth of NVIDIA stock. The promotion is subject to campaign terms and regional availability.
Product availability, supported securities and promotional rewards may vary by jurisdiction. Bitget also warned that options trading involves significant risk and may not suit all users.
The company urged users to review the relevant product disclosures before trading. Buyers can lose the full premium paid if a contract expires without value.
