Binance has opened US equity and ETF trading for eligible users. As of June 1, 2026, the platform offers more than 7,000 instruments commission-free, fractional shares from $5, and 24/5 access for select securities. The exchange also announced bStocks, tokenized stock equivalents pending regulatory approval.
What Is Available and How It Works
Binance now gives eligible users access to 7,000+ US stocks and ETFs. No commissions. Fractional shares are available from $5, making it possible to buy portions of Apple, Microsoft, or Nvidia without a full share. Some instruments trade around the clock on weekdays in 24/5 mode, matching crypto availability on the same platform.
The primary settlement currency for stock purchases is USDC. Binance also accepts BNB, USDT, USD1, and United Stables. Sale proceeds are returned in USDC. Binance is also launching Fully Paid Securities Lending, letting stockholders lend their shares and earn passive income without selling.
Access is not yet open to all users. Binance refers to "eligible users" without specifying geographic coverage. Given the Abu Dhabi-based broker structure, the service targets primarily international clients.
Legal Structure Through Abu Dhabi
All stock trading on Binance runs through Nest Trading Limited, a broker-dealer registered in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). ADGM is a separate financial center in the UAE with its own legal framework, independent from federal law. Through this structure, Binance gained the ability to offer access to US equity markets without a direct US broker-dealer license.
The UAE choice is deliberate. Binance has been building a global network of regulatory approvals, and ADGM fits the criteria: a regulated environment with international standing, free from US or UK financial law constraints. Other large crypto exchanges have used similar approaches when launching products harder to offer under direct SEC oversight.
bStocks: Tokenized Shares Still Pending
Alongside the brokerage offering, Binance is preparing bStocks, tokenized versions of US equities. The issuer will be BTECH Holdings LTD, a special purpose vehicle also registered in ADGM. The launch is expected in the "coming weeks," but only after approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, FSRA, in Canada.
"Tokenization has the potential to reshape financial markets by giving users greater control, more flexibility, and ultimately more financial freedom. We see a significant opportunity to make financial assets more accessible, more useful, and more connected across traditional and digital markets."
- Richard Teng, Co-CEO of Binance, from the company press release, June 1, 2026
bStocks differ from standard brokerage shares in a key way. Brokerage shares through Nest Trading Limited follow the classic model: a trading account, operations within 24/5 sessions, withdrawals in USDC. bStocks will be on-chain tokens backed by real assets. If FSRA approval comes through, Binance will offer two parallel products in one app for two different types of users.
Crypto Exchanges Racing Into Equities
Binance is not the first in this space. Coinbase launched commission-free US stock and ETF trading in December 2025 with 24/5 availability. Kraken in April 2025 opened access to 11,000 US-listed instruments as part of a phased national rollout. Bitpanda from Vienna added roughly 10,000 stocks and ETFs for European clients in January 2026.
The shared direction is clear: turn a crypto exchange into a full multi-asset platform where crypto, stocks, ETFs, and tokenized assets all live in one account. For Binance with its global reach, a starting list of 7,000+ instruments gives it a real shot at catching competitors quickly. If bStocks clear the FSRA, the exchange may be the one that finally closes the gap between crypto and traditional markets.
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