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Binance launches options trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 3 mastheads · 3 articles Version 1 Coverage Sep 1, 2026 Published 1h ago

Binance expands into S. stock options

Binance announced on September 1 that it will begin offering options on more than 1,000 selected S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The service is available to eligible users outside the United States, building on the exchange's existing direct equities offering, which already includes access to more than 7,000 S. stocks and ETFs.

According to the announcement, the options are offered through Nest Trading Limited, a broker-dealer regulated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market, which acts as introducing broker. Orders are routed to Alpaca Securities LLC (dba Alpaca Clearing), a -registered self-clearing broker-dealer, for execution, clearing, settlement, and custody. This structure mirrors the arrangement Binance has used for its direct stock trading service, which launched in June.

The product allows users to buy call and put options, each with a fixed expiration date. Contracts are physically settled, meaning that when a qualifying option is exercised, the underlying shares are delivered. For a call option, the buyer acquires the shares at the strike price; for a put, the buyer sells shares at that price. Shares resulting from settlement are held in custody by Alpaca Stevens on behalf of Binance users.

Binance stressed that the options are conventional securities contracts, not tokenized assets. They follow S. market schedules: most supported stock options trade between 9:30 m. and 4:00 m. Eastern Time, with certain ETF and exchange-traded note options continuing until 4:15 m. Pre-market and after-hours trading are generally not supported.

The initial offering is long-only, meaning users can buy calls and puts but cannot write options. To trade, users must complete an options suitability questionnaire and sign a disclaimer. During the first phase, only limit orders are supported. Exercise requests can be submitted up to 30 minutes before expiry.

Broker structure and regulation

Nest Trading Limited is authorized by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market. Alpaca Securities, which is also a FINRA member, handles execution, clearing, and custody. Binance does not offer these products to S. users, and the exchange warned that the service may be unavailable in some regions.

The launch is part of Binance's broader push into traditional finance. In addition to crypto, users can access stocks, ETFs, bStocks (tokenized securities), equity-linked perpetuals, and now options from a single account, according to the announcement. Shunyet Jan, Head of Exchange and Trading at Binance, said, "Stock options are an important next step in Binance's evolution into a fuller multi-asset platform."

Demand for traditional finance products

Binance provided data showing strong demand for its traditional finance products. During the first week of the direct stock trading launch, users in emerging markets accounted for more than 80% of trading volume. The exchange also reported that TradFi perpetual futures volume reached approximately $433.4 billion in August, roughly 15 times January's $29.5 billion. Equity-linked perpetuals made up about 79% of that activity, with volume reaching approximately $342.9 billion, representing over 800 times growth from January's $410.9 million.

Binance noted that its direct-equities data covered a short period and did not establish a lasting investment trend. A related report indicated that ETFs reached 25% of Gen Z equity trading volume on Binance during early August, though that statistic was not part of the official announcement.

Fees and supported assets

Fees for options trading are primarily paid in USDC, with support for BNB, USDT, USD1, and $U, subject to availability. Users can monitor their options positions through the platform's stock trading interface and Funding Account.

The exchange did not publish a complete list of supported stocks and ETFs in its general announcement. Users must open a stock's price page and check whether an Options tab appears; available expiration dates and strike prices are displayed through the relevant options chain.

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ANI (Asian News International)

Framing: Binance expands its platform by adding U.S. stock options.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:48 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Binance will offer options on 1,000+ selected U.S. stocks and ETFs through Nest Trading Limited.
Nest Trading Limited acts as introducing broker, routing orders to Alpaca Securities LLC (dba Alpaca Clearing).
Binance's existing U.S. equities offering includes 7,000+ stocks and ETFs.
Binance does not offer these products to U.S. users.
Binance data showed users in emerging markets accounted for more than 80% of direct stock trading volume during the first week of launch.
Equity-linked perpetuals accounted for approximately 79% of Binance's TradFi perpetuals activity in August.
Shunyet Jan, Head of Exchange and Trading at Binance, commented on the stock options launch.
Stock options are physically-settled, with underlying shares held in custody by Alpaca.
Exercise requests can be submitted up to 30 minutes before expiry.
Fees are primarily paid in USDC, with support for BNB, USDT, USD1, and $U.

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Crypto News

Framing: Announces the launch of a new product category (U.S. stock and ETF options) on Binance.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 11:19 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Binance launched stock options on Sept. 1, giving eligible users access to physically settled contracts linked to selected U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds.
The product allows users to buy calls and puts.
Each contract has a fixed expiration date, according to the announcement.
The exchange is offering the service through Nest Trading Limited as the introducing broker.
U.S.-regulated Alpaca Securities acts as the clearing broker and holds shares delivered through exercised contracts on behalf of Binance users.
Physically settled options deliver the underlying shares when qualifying contracts are exercised.
Shares resulting from settlement are held in custody by Alpaca Securities.
Users must open a stock’s price page and check whether an Options tab appears.
The initial product is long-only.
Users must complete an options suitability questionnaire and sign a disclaimer before trading.
Only limit orders are supported during phase one.
Nest Trading is authorized by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Alpaca previously partnered with Binance when the exchange launched direct access to U.S. stocks and ETFs in June.
In related coverage, crypto news reported that ETFs reached 25% of Gen Z equity trading volume on Binance during early August.
Binance noted that its direct-equities data covered a short period and did not establish a lasting investment trend.
Most supported stock options trade between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern, matching regular U.S. market hours.
Certain ETF and exchange-traded note options can remain open until 4:15 p.m.
The product generally does not support pre-market or after-hours trading.
Supported assets include USDC, USDT, USD1, U and BNB.
Binance warned that the product may be unavailable in some regions.

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The Tribune

Framing: Highlights Binance adding U.S. stock options to its platform. — Promotional and factual

as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:47 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Binance announced it will begin offering options on 1,000+ selected U.S. stocks and ETFs through Nest Trading Limited, its Abu Dhabi Global Market-regulated broker-dealer.
Nest Trading Limited acts as introducing broker, routing orders to Alpaca Securities LLC (dba Alpaca Clearing), a U.S.-registered self-clearing broker-dealer, for execution, clearing, settlement, and custody.
Binance's existing U.S. equities offering includes 7,000+ stocks and ETFs.
Binance does not offer these products to U.S. users.
Binance data showed users in emerging markets accounted for more than 80% of direct stock trading volume during the first week of launch.
Shunyet Jan, Head of Exchange and Trading at Binance, commented: "Stock options are an important next step in Binance's evolution into a fuller multi-asset platform."
Fees are primarily paid in USDC, with support for BNB, USDT, USD1, and $U, subject to availability.
Upon exercise, users receive or deliver the underlying shares of supported U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, held in custody by Alpaca on behalf of Binance users.
Exercise requests can be submitted up to 30 minutes before the expiry.
Retail users eligible for options trading will be able to buy calls and puts, where maximum potential loss is limited to the premium paid.
Stock options will be operated through Binance's ADGM-regulated broker-dealer, with orders executed, cleared, and custodied by Alpaca Clearing, a US-registered self-clearing broker-dealer and FINRA member.
For most U.S. stock options, regular trading hours run from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET.
Certain ETF and ETN options are subject to late-close exceptions and may continue trading until 4:15 PM ET.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimBinance began offering options on 1,000+ selected U.S. stocks and ETFs on or around September 1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via ANI (Asian News International) as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:48 PM UTC
ClaimBinance's stock options are offered through Nest Trading Limited, which acts as introducing broker.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via ANI (Asian News International) as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:48 PM UTC
ClaimAlpaca Securities LLC (dba Alpaca Clearing) acts as clearing broker, handling execution, clearing, settlement, and custody for Binance's stock options.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ANI (Asian News International) as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:48 PM UTC
ClaimBinance's existing U.S. equities offering includes 7,000+ stocks and ETFs.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ANI (Asian News International) as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:48 PM UTC
ClaimBinance does not offer these stock options to U.S. users.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via ANI (Asian News International) as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:48 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 3 mastheads · 3 articles consulted: ANI (Asian News International), Crypto News, The Tribune 5 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01