Crypto exchange Bybit has partnered with international hedge fund Imrat Group to launch a new product allowing traders to buy global stocks using USDT, the companies announced on Friday, May 23.
The initiative brings traditional financial instruments—including U.S. stocks like Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and Amazon—directly to crypto users without the need to convert digital assets into fiat. This offering blends crypto-native capital with traditional finance (TradFi), offering leveraged stock trading in stablecoins.
“We’ve combined expertise, technology, and global resources,” said Ben Schultz, Head of IG Security. “Imrat Group is a large-scale investment ecosystem, and Bybit is a reliable technological platform with a unique trading architecture. Together, we’re creating a product that will serve as a gateway to a new investment reality.”
Leverage, IPO Access, and Seamless Crypto Integration
Through the new platform, Bybit users will gain access to:
- Popular U.S. stocks
- Commodities like gold and oil
- Stock indices
- IPO and ICO products
- Leveraged trading, all powered by USDT
This follows Bybit’s earlier May 3 announcement, where it revealed plans to expand into stock trading and provide users with a broader set of investment tools. The collaboration with Imrat Group formalizes that vision, allowing crypto capital to flow into traditional equities in a more frictionless way.
A Comeback for Bybit
Bybit’s stock trading launch is also a strategic comeback. The company’s reputation took a hit after experiencing the largest hack in crypto history—a $1.6 billion exploit. Since then, it has focused heavily on rebuilding trust, particularly among retail investors, and reclaiming its lost market share.
With this latest development, Bybit is positioning itself at the intersection of crypto and TradFi, joining the ranks of platforms seeking to merge asset classes and give users a unified investment experience.
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