Binance Launches Physically Settled Options on More Than 1,000 U.S. Stocks and ETFs

Binance has expanded its traditional finance offering with the launch of physically settled options covering more than 1,000 U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds, according to information published by Cointelegraph. The products are available to eligible non-U.S. users through a broker-dealer regulated in Abu Dhabi.

The move broadens Binance’s push beyond cryptocurrency derivatives and into regulated financial products tied directly to traditional securities. Eligibility and availability remain subject to the applicable jurisdiction and regulatory requirements.

Expansion Into Traditional Markets

The new options products add another layer to Binance’s growing lineup of TradFi offerings. The exchange already provides access to thousands of U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs for eligible users, while also offering derivatives linked to equities and ETFs. Binance has described its stock-trading service as providing access to more than 7,000 listed stocks and ETFs.

The distinction between physically settled options and cash-settled derivatives is significant. Physical settlement generally involves delivery of the underlying asset when an option is exercised, subject to the product’s specific terms and applicable market infrastructure. That structure brings the offering closer to conventional equity-options markets than Binance’s USDT-settled perpetual contracts, which provide price exposure without ownership of the underlying securities.

Abu Dhabi Regulatory Infrastructure

Binance’s expansion also reflects the growing role of Abu Dhabi as a base for regulated digital-asset and financial-market activity. Binance received in-principle approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market in 2022 to operate as a virtual-asset broker-dealer.

Binance’s current Abu Dhabi entities operate under FSRA oversight, including businesses authorized for investment-related activities and custody services.

For the broader market, the launch illustrates how major crypto platforms are increasingly combining digital assets with conventional financial instruments. The development could further blur the operational boundary between cryptocurrency exchanges and multi-asset trading platforms, while regulatory access remains a key constraint.

The immediate focus will be on how eligible non-U.S. users adopt the new options and how Binance expands its regulated TradFi product range across jurisdictions.

writer: Ethan Collins
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