Binance opens commission‑free US stock and ETF trading

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has launched commission-free trading of U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds for eligible non-U.S. users, marking its most significant expansion into traditional financial markets. The service, which began on June 1, 2026, provides access to over 7,000 U.S.-listed securities.

Users can purchase fractional shares starting at five dollars and trade select equities 24 hours a day, five days a week. Purchases are facilitated through Nest Trading Limited, a broker-dealer regulated in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, with custody and corporate action services handled by New York-based Alpaca Securities. Transactions are primarily conducted using stablecoins like USDC and USDT, as well as Binance's BNB token.

Company executives framed the move as part of a strategy to build a multi-asset financial platform. Co-founder Yi He described it as an effort to reach new users by removing barriers between traditional investing and digital finance. Co-CEO Richard Teng noted that buying U.S. shares has historically been costly and difficult for many overseas investors, a friction point the new service aims to reduce.