Bybit to Launch 24/7 Options on SpaceX and Nvidia Stock Perpetuals

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is set to launch what it describes as the industry's first options contracts tied to stock perpetuals, beginning with markets for SpaceX and Nvidia on September 17, 2026. The new product, called Perp Options, will allow users to trade options on equity-linked perpetual contracts around the clock, seven days a week, settling profits and losses in the stablecoin USDT. The launch, scheduled for 8 p.m. UTC on September 17, marks a significant expansion of crypto platforms into traditional equity derivatives. Unlike standard U.S. equity options, Bybit's contracts will use a multiplier of one, enabling fractional lot sizes and removing the conventional 100-share minimum. This structure is designed to lower barriers for smaller traders. The options will be fully integrated into Bybit's Unified Trading Account, allowing users to manage spot, futures, and options positions from a single margin account and employ strategies such as spreads, straddles, and covered calls. The initial focus on SpaceX is notable because the company is privately held, and its shares are not listed on a public exchange.