All 10 pairs went live simultaneously at 13:30 UTC, with Spot Algo Trading Bots services also enabled .
A separate Binance announcement on the same date added 10 different bStocks tokens as eligible collateral on Cross Margin, Portfolio Margin, and Portfolio Margin Pro :
This margin collateral addition also took effect at 13:30 UTC on July 15, 2026 .
Binance reduced the maker trading fee to zero for all newly listed bStocks spot pairs for a limited promotional period, running until 07:59 UTC on September 1, 2026 .
bStocks are available only to eligible users in permitted jurisdictions. Users must complete identity verification (KYC) and comply with applicable laws. Binance has stated that bStocks are not available in certain restricted countries, including the United States. Eligibility is determined by the issuer's terms and local regulatory requirements .
Issuer and structure – bStocks are tokenized securities issued by BTech Holdings Limited, a Binance group affiliate. They are classified as Certificates representing certain Financial Instruments under Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) regulation .
1:1 backing – Each bStocks token is fully backed 1:1 by the underlying U.S. stock or ETF, with the issuer holding the corresponding securities at a regulated custodian .
24/7 trading – bStocks trade around the clock, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays, unlike traditional stock markets .
Conversions – Users can convert bStocks to the underlying stock and vice versa, with instant free conversions supported within the Binance ecosystem .
On-chain settlement – bStocks are native BNB Chain tokens, allowing on-chain transfers, self-custody via external wallets, and 24/7 settlement independent of traditional market hours .
Binance's strategy is to position itself as a multi-asset financial super app, bridging traditional equities with 24/7 crypto-native settlement via bStocks on BNB Chain, while offering zero-commission stock trading to attract retail investors globally .