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Binance's bStocks: Breaking Records in Tokenized Equity

In a groundbreaking announcement from Binance, it has been revealed that bStocks, the company's offering of tokenized U.S. securities, has achieved the remarkable milestone of surpassing $1 billion in assets under management (AUM). This impressive feat comes just four months after their launch on June 11, 2026. According to on-chain data collected by Dune Research, bStocks have outpaced all other tokenized equity products in reaching this benchmark, making them a significant player in the cryptocurrency investing landscape.

bStocks serve as digital representations of U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), fully backed by the underlying securities. They provide a unique feature of enabling users to trade continuously, settle transactions on-chain, and transfer these assets seamlessly between exchanges and wallets - all achieved through a single Binance account. Each bStock token offers a unique assurance: it is redeemable for the actual underlying stock rather than merely its cash equivalent, keeping the token closely tied to the asset it represents.

Key Milestones Since Launch

Since the inception of bStocks, several key milestones have been noted:

• - Assets Under Management: Exceeded $1 billion, achieving this figure in a mere four months.
• - Cumulative Trading Volume: Total trading volume reached beyond $40 billion, averaging more than $300 million daily.
• - Asset Listings: Nearly 100 bStocks products are now listed, a significant increase from the five available at the time of launch.
• - Conversions: Approximately $6 billion have been converted between direct stock holdings and bStocks, all while maintaining equality without the need for broker transfers or waiting for market hours.

According to Shunyet Jan, Head of Exchange and Trading at Binance, the true test of these tokenized stocks lies not in their initial performance but in their ongoing usability in the market. bStocks have shown their versatility by being traded around the clock, utilized as collateral, and easily converted into direct stock holdings. Currently, over one billion dollars worth of bStocks is actively managed on Binance.

Utilization Trends

Within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, bStocks have gained traction with a total value locked (TVL) deployment hitting 11.2% in early October, reflecting an increase about three percentage points higher than comparable tokenized equity figures. Notably, as of September 10, the borrowing against deposited bStocks collateral has surged to 46.2%, compared to a mere 5.5% at the end of June, marking an 8.4-fold increase.

In addition, data from late July indicated that over 58.5% of early bStocks users also engaged in trading with perpetual futures or directly traded equities on the Binance platform, showcasing the interconnected nature of trading activities among users.

Growing Demand for bStocks

The demand for tokenization and non-stop trading capabilities has led to impressive statistics; only 38% of bStocks' trading volume occurred during the regular U.S. market hours, contrasting significantly with 89.2% for traditional U.S. equities. Transfers of tokenized stocks exceeded $100 billion in Q3 2026, a staggering 16 times the $6 billion recorded in the first quarter, with bStocks contributing to over 90% of the weekly transfer volume at their peak in early August.

As a response to demand, Binance recently extended collateral support for bStocks to all eligible users. Retail traders can leverage supported bStocks tokens for margin borrowing, allowing exposure of up to five times. Unlike traditional trading venues that typically accept only cash or equivalent collateral, Binance allows tokenized equities to serve both as market exposure and collateral.

Conclusion

With the rapid growth and adoption of bStocks, Binance continues to expand its contributions to the realm of tokenized stocks and digital assets. This initiative represents not only a new way of investing but also a shift towards greater accessibility and efficiency in trading mechanisms. As such, bStocks appear well-positioned to become a cornerstone in the future of equity trading within the blockchain ecosystem.

Disclaimer: Note that access to bStocks and tokenized securities is regulated and may not be available in all jurisdictions. Users are advised to consult their local regulations before engaging in trading activities.