Binance expands TradFi push with options on 1,000 US stocks
Binance expands its TradFi push with options on more than 1,000 US stocks and ETFs for eligible non-US users, giving them access to physically settled contracts through a single Binance account and deepening the exchange's bridge between crypto and traditional markets. The rollout deepens the exchange's TradFi footprint and builds on an existing equities lineup of more than 7,000 US-listed names.
Published September 1, 2026, the launch marks one of the clearest signals yet that major crypto platforms are racing to blend digital-asset trading with mainstream equity markets.
Key Takeaways
- Eligible non-US users can now trade physically settled options on 1,000+ US stocks and ETFs via Binance.
- Orders route through Abu Dhabi-regulated Nest Trading to US-registered Alpaca Securities for execution, clearing, settlement and custody.
- The move extends Binance's existing offering of 7,000+ US stocks and ETFs on the platform.
- TradFi perpetual futures volume on Binance hit roughly $433 billion in August, about 15 times January's total.
- Tokenized stocks now hold about $2.6 billion in distributed value, up sharply from roughly $346 million a year earlier.
What did Binance launch and who can access it?
Binance is expanding further into traditional finance by launching options trading on more than 1,000 US stocks and exchange-traded funds. The launch gives eligible non-US users access to physically settled options through a single Binance account.
The options will be offered through Binance's Abu Dhabi-regulated broker-dealer, Nest Trading. Orders are routed to US-registered Alpaca Securities for execution, clearing, settlement and custody.
The rollout adds to a growing lineup of traditional financial products available through the platform. For broader coverage of exchange moves into equities and tokenized assets, see our Fintech & Crypto Alerts hub.
How are Binance stock options settled and executed?
Unlike equity-linked perpetual futures, the new options are physically settled. That means users who exercise them receive or deliver the underlying shares rather than settling purely in cash equivalents.
Execution flows through Alpaca Securities, a US-registered broker, while Nest Trading serves as the Abu Dhabi-regulated broker-dealer fronting the product.
Why is Binance pushing deeper into traditional finance?
According to Binance, trading in traditional financial products on the platform has accelerated. TradFi perpetual futures volume reached about $433 billion in August, roughly 15 times January's total.
The options launch builds on Binance's existing equities offering of more than 7,000 US stocks and ETFs. That scale places Binance alongside other crypto exchanges deepening their equity footprints.
Last week, Coinbase brought its B20 tokenized equities to Base, giving eligible non-US users 24/7 access to onchain versions of stocks including Apple, Nvidia, Meta and Alphabet. Kraken also pushed deeper into equities in August, opening access to more than 7,000 US-listed stocks for eligible European customers.
How big is the tokenized stock market right now?
As crypto exchanges and traditional brokerages expand into tokenized equities, the onchain stock market has grown sharply over the past year. Tokenized stocks now have about $2.6 billion in distributed value, up from roughly $346 million at the same time last year, according to RWA.xyz data cited by CoinTelegraph.
Monthly transfer volume has climbed 93% over the past 30 days to $25.1 billion, while the number of holders has surged 157% to nearly 2.5 million. In July, US online brokerage Robinhood launched Robinhood Chain alongside a new generation of Stock Tokens available to eligible users in more than 120 countries.
Binance's options expansion lands in that fast-moving landscape, giving non-US traders another route into US equity derivatives without leaving the exchange ecosystem.