Key HighlightsBybit unveils options trading on stock perpetuals, debuting with SpaceX and Nvidia (NVDA) on September 17, 2026The platform offers continuous 24/7 trading with fractional contracts, USDT settlement, and eliminates the traditional 100-share requirementFuture expansion to include Tesla, QQQ, SOXL, and Micron is already underwayTrading volume for tokenized equity perpetuals surged from $85 billion in January to $470 billion by June 2026SpaceX dominated equity perpetual trading in June, recording over $66 billion in monthly volumeCryptocurrency exchange Bybit is introducing what it describes as the industry’s inaugural options contracts based on stock perpetuals. The product becomes available on September 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. UTC.Bybit Launches Equity Perpetual Options, With TSLA and QQQ Among Planned AdditionsBybit announced the launch of Perp Options, which it describes as the industry’s first options product based on equity perpetual contracts. The first markets, SPCX (SpaceX) and NVDA (NVIDIA), will… pic.twitter.com/XKfDQaz1pd— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) August 28, 2026The initial release features two underlying assets: SpaceX and Nvidia (NVDA). Traders will have access to continuous trading throughout the entire week, unrestricted by conventional market operating hours.These contracts differ from traditional U.S. stock options by utilizing fractional lots with a one-to-one multiplier. This structure eliminates the standard 100-share minimum requirement that often creates obstacles for retail investors.All settlements occur in USDT, maintaining simplicity in the trading process. Profit and loss calculations proceed without requiring any token-based holdings.The new offering integrates seamlessly with Bybit’s Unified Trading Account system. This allows traders to oversee spot positions, futures contracts, and options through a single unified interface.Trading Strategies and Margin RequirementsThe exchange supports a comprehensive suite of options trading approaches. Available strategies encompass buying and selling options, constructing spreads, executing straddles, and implementing covered call positions.Portfolio margin functionality is included as well. This feature enables traders to utilize hedging techniques that reduce total margin obligations, with availability extended to the entire user base.According to Bybit, the platform will introduce additional expiration dates on a regular basis. The roadmap includes expanding coverage to more assets such as Tesla, QQQ, SOXL, and Micron.This development reflects a broader movement of cryptocurrency platforms entering equity market territory. Coinbase, Kraken, and Robinhood are prominent examples of exchanges advancing toward continuous stock trading capabilities.In July 2026, Ondo introduced a service enabling users to pledge tokenized equities as collateral for trading perpetuals across stocks, commodities, and various other asset classes. Bybit’s initiative layers options functionality onto this existing infrastructure.Rapid Expansion in Tokenized Equity TradingThe market for tokenized equity perpetuals has experienced substantial expansion throughout 2026. Monthly volume climbed from $85 billion in January to approximately $470 billion by June.SpaceX topped all equity perpetuals during June with trading volume exceeding $66 billion. This performance establishes it as a logical choice for Bybit’s initial options offering.Parallel growth is occurring in on-chain markets as well. Equity-oriented trading on Hyperliquid expanded from roughly 2% of perpetual volume at year’s start to approximately 50%.Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla, and Nasdaq-100 derivatives have ranked among the leading instruments on that platform. Market data indicates increasing appetite for equity market exposure via cryptocurrency trading systems.Bybit’s perpetual options product represents another milestone in the convergence of conventional equity markets with crypto derivatives infrastructure.The post Bybit Introduces Round-the-Clock Options Trading for SpaceX and Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Perpetuals This September appeared first on Blockonomi.