Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has begun accepting tokenized versions of major US stocks, including Nvidia, Apple and Tesla, as collateral for margin loans, expanding the utility of tokenized real-world assets on its platform.
What Bybit Is Offering
Eligible retail and institutional customers can now use tokenized shares of six US companies across Bybit's trading and lending products. The move allows users to pledge blockchain-based representations of these equities to secure loans and take on margin positions, blending traditional stock exposure with crypto-native financial tools.
The offering covers some of the most recognizable names in the American market, giving traders a way to leverage familiar assets without leaving the exchange ecosystem. By integrating these tokenized equities into its collateral framework, Bybit is positioning itself at the intersection of conventional finance and decentralized-style products.
Tokenized stocks are inching closer to becoming everyday collateral in the crypto economy.
The Broader Tokenization Push
The addition reflects a growing industry trend of bringing real-world assets on-chain, where equities, bonds and other traditional instruments are represented as digital tokens. Proponents argue this can improve accessibility, enable round-the-clock trading and unlock new use cases like using stocks as loan collateral.
The tokenized assets available on Bybit include shares tied to six US companies, with the headline names being household tech and automotive giants.
- Nvidia
- Apple
- Tesla
For users, the appeal lies in flexibility: tokenized equities can serve multiple functions simultaneously, acting as tradable assets and as backing for borrowing. As more exchanges experiment with these products, tokenized stocks could become an increasingly common feature of crypto lending and margin markets.