You Can Now Trade IBIT and 43 Other Stocks on Bybit Using BTC or ETH

Crypto traders usually need separate platforms to access tokens, equities, and ETFs. Bybit is trying to simplify that. The exchange has expanded its TradFi offering, allowing users to trade traditional assets directly within its platform using crypto. The move comes at a time when interest in the Bitcoin ETF market is picking up again. It is driven by strong inflows and renewed institutional activity.

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Bybit TradFi Goes Live With 44 Stock CFDs and Crypto Collateral

Bybit announced the launch of 44 stock CFDs on April 13. It is bringing a mix of equities and ETFs to its platform. The list includes iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), satellite firm AST SpaceMobile, energy company Phillips 66, and Manchester United.

It also includes sector-focused ETFs such as the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund, Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF, and Global X Uranium ETF, giving traders exposure across energy, commodities, and emerging industries.

Trading With BTC or ETF As Collateral

The key feature is how trades are funded. Users can use Bitcoin or Ethereum as collateral instead of converting into fiat or moving funds to a brokerage account. This keeps trading within the same ecosystem. It also removes extra steps that usually slow down access to traditional markets. CEO Ben Zhou said,

“We are building financial infrastructure that connects crypto utilities with real-world economic activity. Our mission is to remove the boundaries that are inconvenient for people from modern finance and create a system that is always accessible, efficient, and global by design.”

Bybit said the rollout is part of an expansion of its TradFi suite, which already includes more than 200 instruments. The company plans to scale this to 500 trading pairs over time. The service is powered by Infra Capital and is not available to users in the European Economic Area.

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Bitcoin ETF Demand Shoots Up

The launch comes as Bitcoin ETF inflows have turned positive again. According to reports, crypto ETFs saw $1.1 billion in inflows last week. This is the highest since January.

iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the market with around $871 million in weekly inflows. Total year-to-date flows have now reached $2.3 billion, largely driven by Bitcoin-focused products. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that flows have recovered steadily despite recent price pressure.

It should be noted that Bybit’s move reflects a major shift in the industry. Traditional financial firms like Morgan Stanley have started integrating crypto offerings more directly into their platforms. Meanwhile, Bybit’s update removes a practical barrier in the market.

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