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- Binance is expanding beyond crypto, offering options on more than 1,000 US stocks and ETFs to eligible non-US users.
- Tokenized equities are accelerating, with distributed value reaching about $2.6 billion and nearly 2.5 million holders.
- Bitcoin ETFs had a strong August, attracting $3.52 billion before flows turned negative at the start of September.
Binance is deepening its push into traditional finance with the launch of options trading on more than 1,000 US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds for eligible users outside the United States. The move comes as demand for equities, tokenized stocks and crypto-linked financial products continues to grow across digital-asset platforms.
The new options will be offered through Nest Trading, Binance’s Abu Dhabi-regulated broker-dealer. Orders will be routed to US-registered Alpaca Securities for execution, clearing, settlement and custody.
Binance Broadens Its Traditional Finance Offering
The options launch expands Binance’s existing access to more than 7,000 US stocks and ETFs. Unlike equity-linked perpetual futures, the newly available options are physically settled, meaning exercised contracts result in the delivery or receipt of the underlying shares.
The expansion follows a sharp increase in traditional-finance activity on Binance. Trading volume for TradFi perpetual futures reached approximately $433 billion in August, around 15 times January’s level.
The development highlights the growing overlap between cryptocurrency platforms and conventional financial markets, although access remains subject to eligibility and regional restrictions.
Tokenized Stocks Gain Momentum
Binance’s expansion comes as tokenized equities have recorded substantial growth across the broader digital-asset industry.
Data from RWA.xyz shows the distributed value of tokenized stocks has climbed to roughly $2.6 billion, compared with about $346 million a year earlier. Monthly transfer volume increased 93% over the past 30 days to $25.1 billion, while the number of holders rose 157% to nearly 2.5 million.
Other major platforms are also moving into the sector. Coinbase recently brought B20 tokenized equities to Base for eligible non-US users, offering onchain versions of companies including Apple, Nvidia, Meta and Alphabet. Kraken opened access to more than 7,000 US-listed stocks for eligible European customers in August, while Robinhood introduced Stock Tokens to eligible users across more than 120 countries alongside Robinhood Chain.
Bitcoin ETFs Deliver Strong August
The expansion of traditional financial products coincided with a powerful month for Bitcoin investment products.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $3.52 billion in net inflows during August, their strongest monthly result of 2026. Bitcoin itself gained about 25%, marking its best monthly performance since November 2024.
The ETF inflows reduced 2026’s cumulative net outflows from $5.29 billion to $1.77 billion. Funds recorded inflows on 16 of 21 August trading sessions, including a nine-session winning streak.
ETF net assets also increased about 31% to $99.61 billion, while monthly trading volume rose nearly 49% to $58.63 billion.
The momentum weakened at the start of September. US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $236.46 million in net outflows on Tuesday, reversing the previous day’s $216.70 million inflow. Bitcoin also briefly slipped below $77,000 after trading above $80,000 late in August.
Other crypto ETFs remained stronger. Spot Ether ETFs attracted about $11 million, while XRP ETFs recorded $14.4 million in inflows. Ether ETFs ended August with $732 million in year-to-date inflows, while XRP ETFs reached $502 million.
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The contrasting flows underline a broader shift in digital finance: crypto platforms are increasingly competing for activity across both crypto and traditional markets, while investors continue to move between asset classes as market conditions change.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.
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