Binance, the world’s largest digital asset platform by trading volume, launched US options trading on its platform, leveraging infrastructure from Alpaca, a broker-dealer specializing in brokerage technology. The expansion marks the latest addition to Binance’s offering of traditional financial products, following the June 2026 debut of US equities and subsequent launch of tokenized stocks known as bStocks.
- US Equities AUM: $400 million in first week; 40% of trades under $100
- bStocks Performance: $500 million AUM within seven weeks; expanded from 5 to 46 listings
- User Demographics: 25% of stock users under 25; 44% of bStocks traders are Gen Z
- Product Features: Options on US-listed stocks and ETFs; hedging and position management; subject to eligibility requirements
The options offering enables users to trade derivatives on supported equities and ETFs directly within Binance’s platform while managing existing stock and ETF holdings. Shunyet Jan, Head of Exchange and Trading at Binance, emphasized the strategic importance of the move: the company aims to create an integrated multi-asset financial platform where users can manage cryptocurrencies, traditional investments, and derivatives from a single interface.
– Yoshi Yokokawa, Co-Founder and CEO of Alpaca
Binance’s expansion into options builds on strong user adoption of previous product launches. The platform prioritizes user education, risk management, and regulatory compliance in measuring the options launch’s success. The company plans to expand listings and functionality based on demand while maintaining eligibility requirements across supported markets. Alpaca provides the underlying clearing and execution infrastructure, handling account approvals, margin management, and assignment workflows required for derivatives trading.
Shunyet Jan, Head of Exchange and Trading at Binance. Source: LinkedIn
Yoshi Yokokawa, Co-Founder and CEO of Alpaca. Source: LinkedIn
