Bitget has launched US stock options trading on its platform, the company announced July 3, making it the first major crypto exchange to offer listed equity options alongside its existing suite of crypto and over-the-counter markets.

The new product covers single-leg long call and long put strategies for eligible users. Call options allow traders to take a bullish directional position on a US-listed stock, while puts can express a bearish view or hedge existing exposure. Risk for buyers is capped at the premium paid, though contracts may expire without value if the expected price move does not materialize.

The launch deepens Bitget’s Stock+ offering, which already includes tokenized stocks, pre-IPO private market access, and a…