Binance users outside the United States can now trade stock options on over 1,000 US stocks and ETFs directly from their accounts. Customer orders are executed through Nest Trading, a licensed broker-dealer owned by Binance operating in Abu Dhabi. From there, orders are routed to Alpaca Securities - a registered US broker - to handle final order execution, clearing, and asset custody.
Unlike crypto derivative products that typically only track price movements, the new stock options on Binance are physically settled rather than just settled in cash differences. This means that when a user exercises their option contract, they will actually receive the underlying physical shares or deliver them to the buyer. The addition of options expands Binance’s investment catalog, which previously offered an equity portfolio of more than 7,000 US stocks and ETFs.
TradFi Volume Surges 15-Fold
Crypto traders’ interest in traditional financial assets is evident from TradFi perpetual futures trading volume on Binance, which reached $433 billion throughout August 2026. That monthly transaction figure jumped 15-fold compared to total volume in January 2026. Such rapid growth indicates that crypto exchange users have a strong appetite for legacy financial instruments.
Binance’s key competitors are also racing to capture the same market. Coinbase recently rolled out its B20 tokenized equities product on the Base layer-2 network for users outside the US. The tokenized product from Coinbase provides direct access to shares of top-tier tech companies such as Apple, Nvidia, Meta, and Alphabet.
Crypto Enters Stocks, Stocks Enter Crypto
Kraken took a similar route last August by officially opening trading access to over 7,000 US stocks for its European customers. At the same time, players from traditional securities are moving into crypto territory. Robinhood Chain has distributed its Stock Tokens product to users across more than 120 countries since July 2026.
The shifting trend from both sides reflects a consistent pattern: crypto exchanges continue to bring in traditional stock instruments, while conventional brokers keep adopting blockchain rails. The dividing line between crypto platforms and brokerage apps is increasingly blurring. For retail users, this race boils down to one practical benefit: they can now access crypto assets and Wall Street stocks from the same screen.
Reported by Cointelegraph.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only, not financial advice. Cryptocurrency assets are highly volatile and carry significant risk. Always do your own research (DYOR) and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
