Bybit Breaks Time Barriers to Unite Crypto and TradFi

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has expanded its TradFi platform with 24/5 trading for selected stock contracts for difference (CFDs), aligning traditional assets with the 24/7 availability of crypto markets. The update, announced on September 23, 2025, allows users to trade 20 stock CFDs around the clock, Monday through Friday, with existing positions and fee structures remaining unchanged. The initial offerings include major technology firms like NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), and MicroStrategy (MSTR), alongside crypto-related stocks such as Coinbase (COIN) and Circle (CRCL) Bybit launches 24/5 stock CFD trading on TradFi platform^[1]. This move addresses time-zone barriers, enabling continuous risk management and cross-asset trading for a global user base.

To further incentivize adoption, Bybit TradFi is waiving trading fees on stock CFDs and indices until October 11, 2025. Eligible users can trade zero-cost contracts for global indices—including CHINA50, HK50, and TWINDEX—as well as stock CFDs for equities like Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), and Intel (INTC). The promotion follows the S&P 500’s record high on September 4, 2025, and aims to capitalize on heightened market volatility and investor demand for diversified portfolios Bybit TradFi Waives Fees on Stock CFDs and Indices Until Oct 2025^[2]. The fee-free period excludes users in the U.S., UK, Canada, Singapore, and other restricted regions, with participation requiring identity verification Bybit slashes fees on stock CFDs and indices in TradFi power play^[3].

The 24/5 model contrasts with Bybit’s prior U.S. market-hour constraints, which limited trading to approximately 6.5 hours daily. Bybit positions the change as a bridge between crypto’s always-on liquidity and traditional finance’s rigid schedules, enabling traders to adjust positions or hedge risks outside standard market windows. The platform now offers over 100 tradable assets, spanning gold, forex, commodities, and stocks, all accessible via the Bybit app without requiring external software Introducing Bybit TradFi: Trading the World on Bybit^[4].

The expansion reflects a broader industry trend of crypto-native platforms integrating traditional financial services. Bybit TradFi, launched in June 2025, has already added seven new stock CFDs—PSIX, CLS, DAVE, STRL, CRDO, VRT, and FIG—each with a $400,000 position limit per client to manage risk Bybit expands TradFi offering with new stock CFDs^[5]. The platform emphasizes institutional-grade tools, advanced charting, and real-time data, positioning itself as a unified interface for both crypto and traditional markets.

Analysts note that Bybit’s move aligns with growing demand for multi-asset platforms amid regulatory scrutiny of leveraged products. The exchange’s strategy to lower entry barriers—through fee waivers and streamlined access—competes with legacy brokers and other crypto exchanges like Kraken and Crypto.com, which are also expanding into CFD trading Bybit TradFi launches as crypto exchange adds FX and …^[6]. Bybit’s CEO, Ben Zhou, stated that the platform aims to “break down artificial barriers” between emerging and traditional markets, offering tools to navigate macroeconomic factors across asset classes Bybit TradFi Waives Fees on Stock CFDs and Index Trading^[7].