Binance launches stocks and ETF trading

Binance on June 1 began offering direct trading in more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds through the same app and balance users already use for crypto, according to a company blog post. The exchange said the product includes fractional shares from $5, extended-hours access 24 hours a day from Monday through Friday, and purchases funded with stablecoins including USDT and USDC. The launch adds listed equities such as Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, Microsoft and Amazon, along with ETFs including SPY and QQQ. ### What exactly did Binance launch? Binance said the new product is “direct” stock and ETF trading rather than a derivatives-only wrapper, and said users receive direct ownership of publicly listed companies through a regulated clearing broker. The company described itself as “the only global crypto exchange offering direct stock trading worldwide” under its Abu Dhabi Global Market, or ADGM, license. (binance.com) The company’s June 1 post said users can access the feature from the Binance app by tapping Trade and then Stocks, or by going through Market, TradFi and Stocks. Binance presented the product as a single-account experience, with equities and crypto available in one place. ### How are the terms structured? Binance said stock and ETF trades will carry zero commission, with a minimum platform fee of at least $0.35 per order that is waived on trades above $350. (binance.com) The company also said users can buy fractional shares, citing examples such as putting $10 or $15 into Nvidia rather than buying a full share. The June 1 announcement also said trading is available 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, which extends beyond standard U.S. market hours. (binance.com) Binance said users can fund stock purchases with stablecoins already held for crypto trading, including USDT and USDC. ### Why is Binance tying this to ADGM? Binance tied the rollout to its ADGM-regulated structure, which the company said took effect on January 5, 2026. (binance.com) In a prior support notice, Binance said users’ contractual relationships for different services would continue with ADGM-regulated entities under the new structure. Binance said the stock product operates under that framework and that the shares are held through a regulated clearing broker. The company did not identify the clearing broker in the June 1 blog post excerpt surfaced in search results. ### How is this different from Binance’s earlier TradFi products? Binance had already offered TradFi-linked products in other formats. (binance.com) An April 2026 Binance Academy article listed equities, commodities and ETF indices available on Binance Futures, including Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia, with 24/7 trading. (binance.com) The June 1 launch adds direct stock and ETF ownership inside the main Binance account, according to the company’s blog post. Binance also said more than 100 tokenized U.S. stocks had been made available through Binance Wallet in late 2025, but that was described separately as an on-chain stock feature. ### What comes next? Binance said Fully Paid Securities Lending will open on June 4, 2026, allowing users to lend out shares while retaining ownership. (binance.com) The company said the launch lineup already includes broad-market ETFs such as SPY and QQQ and sector funds such as XLF. Binance’s announcement page on June 1 also linked to “Stocks and ETFs from Your Binance Account,” indicating the company is publishing product documentation alongside the rollout. (binance.com) Availability may vary by region, according to Binance notices tied to its regulated structure. (binance.com)