Bitget expands stock dual investment to 20+ U.S. assets

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Bitget is expanding its Stock Dual Investment product in a big way. The exchange has increased the number of supported U.S. stock and ETF-linked tokens from just six to more than 20, giving users many more options to build trading strategies around some of the biggest names in the market.

The newly added tokens are linked to companies such as Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Amazon, Meta, Google, AMD, Intel, Taiwan Semiconductor, Coinbase, Circle, and Strategy. Bitget has also included two leveraged semiconductor ETFs, giving users exposure to a wider range of market opportunities. The company says more assets will be added in the future, although no timeline has been announced.

The Stock Dual Investment product was first launched on July 25 with only six supported assets. Less than a month later, the list has grown to at least 21, showing Bitget’s push into tokenized stock products.

The product offers two main strategies: Buy Low and Sell High.

With Buy Low, users subscribe using USDT and select a target price and settlement date. If the token’s price falls to or below the target price at settlement, Bitget buys the token for the user at that agreed price and adds the earned interest. If the price stays above the target, the user simply receives their USDT back along with the interest earned.

The Sell High option works the opposite way. Users deposit the stock-linked token and choose a target price. If the token reaches or exceeds that price by settlement, Bitget converts the position at the target price and pays interest. If the target is not reached, users keep their tokens and still receive interest according to the product terms.

Bitget reminds users that Dual Investment is not a principal-protected product. This means investors could end up holding a different asset than the one they started with, and market prices at settlement may be more favorable or less favorable than the agreed conversion price. Funds also remain locked until the maturity date.

Along with the larger asset selection, Bitget has changed the settlement time for stock-linked products. Settlement will now take place at 11:30 p.m. UTC+8, which is 90 minutes after the U.S. stock market opens.

The change is designed to capture price movements that often happen shortly after trading begins. Market openings can be highly active as investors react to company news, earnings reports, analyst updates, and overnight developments.

Bitget’s stock-linked products are based on rTokens, which are tied to the value of real U.S. stocks and ETFs. However, they do not work exactly like buying shares through a traditional brokerage account. Returns depend on factors such as the chosen target price, settlement date, and conversion rules.

The company introduced its Reality platform earlier this year, offering tokenized versions of U.S. stocks and ETFs. According to Bitget, these tokens are backed by real shares held through regulated custody and brokerage arrangements. The platform also supports features such as stablecoin-based minting and redemption as well as dividend distribution.

In July, Bitget added more than 100 rTokens and hundreds of other assets to its unified margin system. This allows eligible assets to be used as collateral for borrowing and margin trading. However, users still face the risk of margin calls and liquidation if collateral values fall.

Although the products are linked to American stocks, Bitget has not announced availability for U.S. residents. Access depends on regional regulations and account eligibility requirements.

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen recently said the company plans to enter the U.S. market through a separate local entity. The exchange intends to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals, including money-transmitter, broker-dealer, and derivatives licenses, before offering services to U.S. customers. No launch date has been provided.

Chen also revealed that tokenized traditional assets accounted for roughly 20% to 30% of Bitget’s spot trading volume during the previous quarter. She added that more than half of Bitget users invest in both stocks and crypto, while the platform’s tokenized stock products have already attracted over $100 million in activity.

To promote the expanded product lineup, Bitget has launched two separate campaigns.

The first runs until Aug. 21 and is available by invitation only. Eligible users who make qualifying deposits can receive up to 3,000 USDT in trading bonus vouchers. A deposit of at least 1,000 USDT unlocks a 1,000 USDT bonus, while larger deposits can qualify for additional rewards. These bonuses can only be used with specific Buy Low products and cannot be withdrawn as cash.

The second campaign runs through Aug. 28 and is open to both new and existing Dual Investment users. Participants who reach certain subscription milestones can receive merchandise rewards ranging from gym bags and keyboards to suitcases, commemorative gold coins, and camping sets. Rewards are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

With a larger range of stock-linked tokens, updated settlement timing, and new promotional campaigns, Bitget is clearly expanding its focus on tokenized traditional assets as it continues to bridge the gap between crypto and traditional financial markets.