Binance Opens Access to 7,000 U.S. Stocks and ETFs for Crypto Users

Binance lets non-U.S. crypto users trade 7,000+ U.S. stocks and ETFs with fractional shares from $5. Here’s what you need to know.

Binance has taken a major step toward becoming a full-scale financial platform. 

The world’s largest crypto exchange now lets eligible non-U.S. users trade over 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs. Users can fund these trades using cryptocurrencies, including USDT, USDC, and BNB. 

Fractional shares start at just $5, making equities accessible to a much wider audience. The feature is already live on the Binance app and website under the Spot trading tab.

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Binance partnered with Nest Trading for brokerage services. Alpaca Securities handles custody, dividends, and corporate actions. 

Trades settle directly in USDC on the Binance platform itself. The exchange confirmed these are real shares, not tokenized or synthetic versions.

Zero commissions apply to all trades. However, a minimum platform fee of $0.35 per order applies. Orders above $350 attract a 10 basis point fee instead. 

Trading runs 24 hours a day, five days a week, during U.S. Eastern Time market hours. Eligible users also receive automatic dividend payments on qualifying holdings.

Co-CEO Richard Teng spoke on the significance of this move. He noted that Binance serves over 300 million users globally. 

For many, traditional stock markets have historically been out of reach. This feature directly addresses that gap, bringing equities into one familiar crypto platform.

Binance bStocks: Tokenized Equities Are Coming to BNB Chain

Binance also announced plans to launch tokenized stocks called bStocks. 

The rollout is expected within the coming weeks. These bStocks will allow users to convert eligible stock holdings into on-chain digital assets. They will trade on BNB Chain, Binance’s native blockchain network.

According to Binance, bStocks will represent financial instruments. They will not grant direct ownership of the underlying shares. This distinction is important for regulatory and structural clarity. Still, the product opens a new path for around-the-clock trading of equity-based assets.

The bStocks initiative fits into Binance’s broader goal. The exchange has publicly stated its ambition to become a “multi-asset financial super app.” 

Combining crypto and traditional finance in one place is central to that strategy. The tokenized equities feature pushes that vision forward in a concrete way.

Binance FPSL Launch Adds Another Way to Earn From Holdings

Binance also disclosed plans to launch Fully Paid Securities Lending, known as FPSL, on June 4. 

This program lets users lend out fully paid eligible securities. In return, they earn additional yield on their holdings. It adds another income layer alongside dividends for stock holders on the platform.

Fortune first reported on Binance’s stock trading plans exclusively. The report highlighted the exchange’s push to blend crypto and traditional finance. 

Binance’s latest moves reflect growing industry interest in bridging both worlds. Several major crypto platforms have explored similar paths in recent months.

For non-U.S. users, this development gives them direct access to top U.S. companies. Stocks from well-known exchanges like the NYSE and Nasdaq are now within reach. 

All through an app they already use for crypto trading. The combination of low minimums, zero commissions, and crypto settlement makes the offering notable.

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