Bybit and Imrat Group Launch USDT-Based Stock Trading, Bridging Crypto and Traditional Markets

In a move that further blurs the line between digital assets and traditional finance, crypto exchange Bybit and global hedge fund Imrat Group have unveiled a new partnership allowing users to trade stocks directly with USDT, a leading stablecoin. Announced on May 23, the collaboration aims to expand the utility of crypto holdings by giving traders access to major global equities—all without the need to convert to fiat currency.

The new offering on Bybit’s platform will enable users to purchase shares of top U.S. companies like Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and Amazon using USDT. Beyond individual stocks, the platform will also support trading of IPOs, ICOs, commodities such as gold and oil, and major stock indices—all with optional leverage.

This initiative follows Bybit’s May 3 announcement signaling its intention to enter the stock trading space. The company cited increasing demand from crypto-savvy investors who are looking for more comprehensive investment options that straddle both the digital and traditional financial worlds.

“This is about meeting users where they are,” said an Imrat Group spokesperson. “There’s a growing population of traders who want to hold crypto but still have access to traditional markets. This partnership makes that seamless.”

The timing is notable. In recent years, more publicly traded companies have added crypto exposure to their balance sheets or strategies—an approach popularized by firms like MicroStrategy. For retail investors, this has created a natural overlap between crypto portfolios and traditional equities.

Bybit, which suffered a significant setback after a $1.6 billion hack—the largest in crypto history—has been working to regain its market position. This move reflects a broader strategy to attract retail users and re-establish itself as a versatile, all-in-one trading platform.