Bybit is gearing up to offer more than just crypto, with plans to roll out U.S. stocks, commodities, and indices by the end of the current quarter. During a May 3 livestream , Bybit CEO Ben Zhou announced that the exchange plans to roll out trading for U.S. stocks, commodities like gold and oil, and stock indices by the end of the second quarter of 2025. Soon, Bybit users will be able to trade popular U.S. stocks like Apple, Microsoft, and MicroStrategy, alongside commodities and indices, all within Bybit’s existing system. These new products will connect with the platform’s current infrastructure, including the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform, which already offers leveraged gold trading. Industry watchers see Bybit’s expansion as part of a broader trend where crypto exchanges and traditional finance are starting to blend. While Bybit brings stocks and commodities into its lineup, some traditional trading platforms are moving in the other direction, looking to offer crypto products . You might also like: Crypto mixing service eXch to shut down amid Bybit hack money laundering allegations The move also puts Bybit in more direct competition with platforms like Robinhood, which already mix crypto and traditional finance options. The latest rollout builds on Bybit’s efforts to enhance the customer experience. Bybit is also reportedly leveraging artificial intelligence through tools like CryptoLens and TradeGPT to deliver real-time market insights, project analysis, and token-specific data. However, not everything has been smooth sailing for the Dubai-based exchange. In February, Bybit faced a massive security breach that led to the theft of 500,000 ETH, worth about $1.5 billion , marking the biggest crypto theft to date. While Zhou initially reassured users that their funds were safe and that the platform could cover the losses, he later admitted in an April 21 update that roughly 27.6% of the stolen assets have gone completely dark and are no longer traceable. Read more: Safe cuts 14 team members months after Bybit’s $1.43b theft
