
- Bybit’s trading launch includes gold, US stocks, and FX.
- Ben Zhou aims to bridge traditional and crypto finance.
- Offer includes 500x leverage and an 800,000 USDT prize pool.

Bybit’s launch of new trading in gold and US stocks aims to bridge traditional and crypto markets, impacting market dynamics with high leverage offerings.
Trading Expansion
The trading expansion includes commodities like gold, major US stocks, and forex, enhancing integration with stablecoins. It’s led by Ben Zhou to attract retail and institutional clients. This move aims to provide cross-market opportunities in trading.
The launch allows trading of US stocks such as Apple and Microsoft, along with major indices and commodities, through Bybit’s platform. The company offers 500x leverage on selected products, aiming to encourage high-risk participation and drive user engagement.
Community reactions are mixed with some traders excited by the convergence of traditional finance and crypto markets, while others express skepticism about potential risks and past security incidents. Bybit currently incentivizes participation with an 800,000 USDT prize pool, signaling robust marketing for the new services.
No immediate regulatory responses have emerged regarding the new offering, although the integration of traditional and crypto financial services could provoke scrutiny. Past experiments by exchanges showed similar initiatives facing challenges related to regulatory compliance and security lapses.
Backed by MetaTrader 5 integration, the platform offers advanced trading strategies. Traditional assets like USDT see enhanced utility while crypto liquidity markets could experience shifts. The provision of zero trading fees for a limited period may drive initial adoption.
“Bybit will offer trading in commodities such as gold and crude oil, alongside major US stocks.” – Ben Zhou, CEO, Bybit
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