Bybit adds U.S. stocks and commodities to trading portfolio

Bybit, one of the leading crypto exchange platform, has taken a bold step forward to broaden its offering by spicing up its trading portfolio with U.S. stocks and commodities. This development is aimed at attracting investors in both retail and institutional trading markets.

This development was announced by CEO Ben Zhou during the company's May 3 Livestream event. Ben explains that the company's diversification of trading options is a major step toward integrating traditional finance with crypto.

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He said the company take the bold moves to regain user trust and adapt to market demands amid evolving regulatory landscapes. With this development, Bybit users will have access to U.S. stocks like Google, Microsoft, Apple, alongside commodities like crude oil and gold.

Bybit is using this technique to moving towards becoming a multi-asset trading hub. Bybit has integrated with MetaTrader 5 (MT5) to ensure that a seamless transition is enabled for traders. With the integration, traders can leverage up to 500x on select assets, which is particularly attractive to high-risk traders seeking substantial returns.