MEXC Launches RealStocks API with Zero Commissions for Quantitative Traders
MEXC, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of the RealStocks API with zero commissions, a tool designed for quantitative traders seeking to automate their trading and build customized strategies on the platform. The announcement was made on August 24, 2026, following an upgrade to the RealStocks product earlier in the month.
The RealStocks API allows users to automate their RealStocks trades and implement customized trading strategies programmatically. It is intended to offer greater flexibility in building and executing trading logic tailored to individual strategies, as reported by Finbold.
RealStocks is a cross-market trading product launched by MEXC in partnership with regulated broker Atomic Vaults Securities (AVS). Eligible users can purchase real shares of publicly listed U.S. companies directly using USDT, with full shareholding rights and dividend entitlements where applicable. The product currently covers more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs. Within its first month, more than 120,000 users opened RealStocks accounts, according to Finbold.
The API launch follows an upgrade earlier in August that introduced new features aimed at improving market access, simplifying fund management, and supporting long-term investing. Finbold notes that the launch marks a step in MEXC's ongoing efforts to enhance its U.S. stock trading products.
MEXC's stock-related product suite also includes Stock Futures, tokenized stocks, and Pre-IPO opportunities, giving users multiple ways to access the U.S. equity market without switching platforms or accounts. The exchange's annual brand campaign, "0808: Stock Season," is currently underway, offering 0-fee trading on RealStocks and other stock-related products, with the opportunity to share a $500,000 prize pool.
MEXC positions itself as a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, with a stated commitment to empowering users to seize global market opportunities through its two core brand pillars: "0 Fees" and "Infinite Opportunities." The exchange reports having over 40 million users in more than 170 markets and access to over 3,000 digital assets.
Cross-Asset Trading Trends in Asia
In a separate but related development, MEXC Ventures and another entity jointly released a report titled "The Cross Asset Shift," examining how crypto users in Asia are trading traditional financial assets such as gold and stocks through centralized exchanges (CEXs). The report, published on August 25, 2026, combines exchange market data, MEXC's user survey, and MEXC platform data in Asia, according to The Nation (Pakistan).
The report highlights strong growth in cross-asset trading. In the second quarter of 2026, average daily trading volume among MEXC users in Asia increased by 3,308% quarter over quarter. MEXC's user survey found that 87.2% of Asian respondents planned to increase their cross-asset trading through CEXs, and 62.6% of crypto-native respondents in Asia primarily trade precious metals through CEXs.
The report notes that traditional finance (TradFi) assets now account for more than 12% of Futures trading volume on CEXs. In Q2 2026, the average daily number of traders in Asia increased by 386% and volume by 3,308%; in Southeast Asia, the increases were 399% and 6,648%.
Gold has emerged as a notable cross-asset use case. Open interest in precious-metals Futures reached $1.98 billion in May 2026, and stood at $1.69 billion at the end of June, accounting for 36.2% of total open interest in TradFi perpetual futures. In July 2026, combined Futures trading volume across RWA, FX, and tokenized stocks approached $400 billion, with MEXC and BingX each accounting for approximately 20% of trading volume in the stock-related Futures segment.
The report also suggests that Asian users are drawn to CEXs for cross-asset trading due to several factors. According to MEXC's survey, 75.1% of Asian users had encountered a major market event while traditional markets were closed, enabling CEXs to allow quicker responses to market-moving events. Additionally, 79% of Asian respondents said they would consider using a crypto platform to trade gold or crude oil in similar circumstances. The survey also found that 53.8% of Asian respondents considered traditional brokerage fees high, and 42.6% viewed as complex account-opening procedures.
The value of on-chain assets received across Asia-Pacific increased 69% year over year, indicating a well-established foundation for crypto adoption in the region. The report notes that stablecoins enable users to trade both crypto and traditional assets through a single account, further supporting cross-asset trading.
These developments underscore the growing intersection of cryptocurrency platforms and traditional financial markets, with MEXC at the forefront of integrating stock trading into its ecosystem.