Bitget adds 15 tokenized stocks and ETFs as margin assets

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has expanded its trading infrastructure by adding 15 tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds as eligible margin assets for its futures trading products. The update, which took effect on June 4, allows users to pledge these tokenized equities as collateral within the platform's Unified Trading Account, increasing capital efficiency across asset classes.

The newly eligible assets include tokenized versions of major companies such as Apple, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, Alphabet, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and ETFs like QQQ and SPY. By extending margin eligibility to these instruments, Bitget is broadening their functionality beyond simple spot trading and integrating them into leveraged trading strategies. The move is part of a broader expansion of the exchange's tokenized equity offerings, recently branded as its "Stocks 2.0" platform, which now features 36 tokenized securities.

According to Bitget CEO Gracy Chen, adding tokenized stocks and ETFs as margin assets increases flexibility and supports a more seamless experience across crypto and traditional market products. She noted that as tokenized assets gain traction, users are seeking more ways to utilize their...