What is a bStock, in plain English?
Think of a bStock as a wrapper. Binance's brokerage arm holds a real share, say one Nvidia share, and issues you a matching token on BNB Chain that represents it, backed one to one. The token's price follows the real share via price feeds, but because it's a crypto token, it can trade 24/7 instead of only during Wall Street hours, sit in your own wallet, and potentially be used in DeFi. One honest note before anything else. A bStock is legally a certificate that tracks the share. It is not the share itself, so you are not a registered shareholder of the company.
How conversion works
- Buy the regular stock on Binance's stock trading platform (available to eligible non-U.S. users, fractional from $5, payable with USDT, USDC, BNB and more).
- Convert your stock position into the matching bStock at a 1:1 ratio. Binance charges no conversion fee.
- Trade the bStock any time you like, weekends included. You can also convert back to the regular stock position whenever you want, with redemptions settling during normal market hours.
Key facts
bStocks vs simply owning the stock
Owning the stock through a broker makes you, or your broker's nominee, the shareholder, with the legal protections that come with that. The trade-off is you can only trade when the market is open. A bStock trades whenever you want, moves like crypto, and can plug into on-chain tools; In exchange, you hold a tracking instrument rather than the share, prices can swing harder when the real market is closed and liquidity is thinner, and availability depends on your region and Binance's regulatory approvals. Short version: convenience and flexibility on one side, direct ownership and deeper liquidity on the other.
Risks worth knowing
This page is not financial advice, just the honest picture. bStocks are new (launched June 2026), so early liquidity may be thin. Weekend and overnight prices can drift from the last market close. The product is offered through an ADGM prospectus only, is not available to U.S. persons, and eligibility depends on your jurisdiction. Tokenized securities remain an area regulators watch closely. And as with anything on an exchange, you're trusting the issuer's 1:1 backing arrangement. Size positions accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
Which stocks are available as bStocks? The launch batch is listed live at the top of this page. Binance has said the catalog will grow over time, and its stock platform already supports 7,000+ U.S. stocks and ETFs, so expect the bStocks list to keep expanding. We update the list as new tokens go live.
Can U.S. users trade bStocks? No. The stock platform and bStocks are aimed at eligible non-U.S. users, and availability differs by country. Check eligibility inside your Binance app.
Do I earn dividends? Yes, and you don't have to lift a finger. Binance processes dividends and stock splits automatically through its Multiplier mechanism, so corporate actions are reflected in your bStocks without any action on your part.
Is there a fee to convert? Converting between a stock position and its bStock is free. Normal trading fees apply when you buy or sell.
Where can I track my profit? Use our free Crypto Profit Calculator. It works for bStocks exactly like any token. And if you play Binance's daily games, see the WODL Solver and Learn & Earn Answers.