Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has expanded beyond digital assets by introducing contracts for difference on a broad range of traditional markets. On 12 June the exchange began offering CFDs on 78 U.S.–listed equities through its MT5 Gold & FX platform, covering technology, finance and consumer stocks. A day later, Bybit integrated the new products directly into its mobile application under a dedicated “TradFi” tab, allowing customers to trade stocks, gold, forex pairs and major equity indices with USDT as the settlement currency. The rollout positions Bybit as what industry observers describe as the first major crypto exchange to support U.S. stock trading funded entirely in the dollar-pegged stablecoin. The diversification comes as competition among global crypto platforms intensifies, with rivals such as Binance and HTX also courting retail traders. Bybit’s move widens its revenue streams while giving its predominantly crypto-focused user base easier access to traditional financial instruments without leaving the exchange’s ecosystem.