Binance's New Stock Trading Feature Surpasses $400M in Assets Within Week of Launch

Binance's new stock trading feature, launched June 1, surpassed $400 million in assets under management within its first week, signaling strong demand. The service offers non-US users access to over 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs on the same platform as crypto, with features like fractional shares from $5. The move, supported by partners like Alpaca Securities, marks a significant step in integrating traditional and digital asset markets.

Binance Stocks launch and performance

• ▪The Binance Stocks service went live on June 1, 2026
• ▪Binance's new stock trading feature, Binance Stocks, surpassed $400 million in assets under management (AUM) within one week of its launch
• ▪The new feature provides access to over 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs

Binance Stocks service features

• ▪Eligible users receive beneficial ownership of the underlying securities through a regulated U.S. clearing broker
• ▪Binance offers zero commissions on trades but charges a small platform fee
• ▪Purchases can be made using supported crypto balances, including select stablecoins and BNB
• ▪The service allows eligible users to trade both stocks and crypto on the same platform
• ▪Users can buy fractional shares starting at a minimum of $5
• ▪Trading is available 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday, differing from standard U.S. market hours

Operational and partnership details

• ▪Nest Trading Limited, licensed in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, serves as the introducing broker for the service
• ▪The stock trading service is available to eligible non-US users
• ▪U.S. firm Alpaca Securities LLC handles execution, clearing, custody, and corporate actions for the trades

Future plans for tokenized stocks (bStocks)

• ▪The rollout of bStocks is pending regulatory approvals, and BTECH Holdings is slated to be the issuer
• ▪Binance plans to introduce a product called "bStocks," which would be tokenized securities issued on the BNB Chain
• ▪Binance previously offered tokenized stock tokens in 2021 before discontinuing them amid scrutiny from financial regulators