TLDR
- Bybit is launching options contracts tied to stock perpetuals, starting with SpaceX and Nvidia on Sept. 17, 2026
- Trading will run 24/7 with fractional lots, USDT settlement, and no 100-share minimum
- Plans to expand to Tesla, QQQ, SOXL, and Micron are already in the works
- Tokenized equity perp volume jumped from $85 billion in January to $470 billion in June 2026
- SpaceX was the most-traded equity perp in June, with over $66 billion in volume
Bybit is rolling out what it calls the first options contracts tied to stock perpetuals. The new products go live on Sept. 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. UTC.
Bybit Launches Equity Perpetual Options, With TSLA and QQQ Among Planned Additions
Bybit announced the launch of Perp Options, which it describes as the industry’s first options product based on equity perpetual contracts. The first markets, SPCX (SpaceX) and NVDA (NVIDIA), will… pic.twitter.com/XKfDQaz1pd
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) August 28, 2026
The launch starts with two underlyings: SpaceX and Nvidia. Users will be able to trade around the clock, seven days a week, with no traditional market-hour restrictions.
Unlike standard U.S. equity options, these contracts use fractional lots with a multiplier of one. That removes the usual 100-share minimum that can be a barrier for smaller traders.
Settlement is in USDT, keeping things straightforward. Profits and losses are calculated without any token-based exposure.
The contracts are fully integrated into Bybit’s Unified Trading Account. That means users can manage spot, futures, and options all from one place.
Strategy Support and Margin
Bybit is offering a full range of options strategies. These include buying and selling options, spreads, straddles, and covered calls.
Portfolio margin is also supported. This lets traders hedge positions to lower their overall margin requirements, and it is available to all users.
Bybit says it will add new expiries regularly. The exchange also plans to expand to additional assets, including Tesla, QQQ, SOXL, and Micron.
This launch builds on a wider trend of crypto platforms moving into equity trading. Coinbase, Kraken, and Robinhood are among the names pushing toward 24/7 stock trading.
In July 2026, Ondo launched a product letting users put tokenized stocks up as collateral to trade perpetuals on stocks, commodities, and other assets. Bybit’s move adds options on top of that framework.
Tokenized Equity Market Is Growing Fast
The tokenized equity perpetual market has grown fast this year. Volume rose from $85 billion in January to around $470 billion in June 2026.
SpaceX led all equity perps in June with more than $66 billion in volume. That makes it a natural starting point for Bybit’s options rollout.
The growth is also happening onchain. Equity-focused markets on Hyperliquid grew from about 2% of perpetual volume at the start of the year to around 50%.
Nvidia, Tesla, and Nasdaq-100 contracts have been among the top drivers on that platform. The data shows rising demand for equity exposure through crypto trading infrastructure.
Bybit’s perp options launch is the latest step in blurring the line between traditional equity markets and crypto derivatives.
Stop guessing and start investing with confidence. KnockoutStocks gives you the AI insights, market intelligence, and stock research you need to spot opportunities, cut through the noise, and make smarter investment decisions — all in one powerful platform.
Sign up today and get 50% OFF full access to our premium stock picks.
Simply use coupon code SPECIAL50 at checkout to claim your exclusive discount.
Get 3 Free Stock Ebooks
Discover top-performing stocks in AI, Crypto, and Technology with expert analysis.
- Top 10 AI Stocks - Leading AI companies
- Top 10 Crypto Stocks - Blockchain leaders
- Top 10 Tech Stocks - Tech giants
