Bybit Launches Six New Stock-Linked Perpetual Contracts
Traders can now access 25x leverage on perpetual contracts tied to major firms like American Express and Boeing.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Investing
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Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has introduced six new perpetual contracts linked to traditional finance and industrial companies. These products allow users to trade derivatives tied to equities like American Express and Boeing without fixed expiration dates.
Why it matters
Perpetual contracts offer a way to gain exposure to equity price movements without owning the underlying stocks, though the use of high leverage significantly increases financial risk. These instruments are designed for traders seeking to speculate on traditional market assets within a crypto-native platform.
Bybit added 6 new perpetual contracts with support for up to 25x leverage per trade. This expands the platform's portfolio following the launch of 3 prior traditional finance contracts in October 2026.
The players
Bybit
A cryptocurrency exchange that provides derivatives and spot trading services to retail and institutional users.
American Express
A global financial services corporation primarily known for its consumer and corporate credit card products.
Boeing
A global aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, and related financial assets.
The details
Perpetual contracts function as derivatives that track the price of an asset, such as an equity, without requiring the trader to hold the actual stock. Bybit enables traders to apply up to 25x leverage, meaning a small change in the underlying stock price is magnified significantly in the position's value. Unlike standard futures, these contracts carry no expiration date, allowing positions to be held indefinitely provided the user maintains sufficient margin to prevent liquidation.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Bybit officially launched the six new perpetual contracts.
October 2026: Bybit previously introduced three other contracts tied to financial assets.
Money Landscape
The introduction of equity-linked perpetual contracts reflects an ongoing push by crypto exchanges to integrate traditional market assets into digital trading platforms. These products follow a broader trend of bridging centralized stock markets with crypto-native derivatives.
Traders utilizing these contracts should be aware that the 25x leverage significantly amplifies both potential gains and losses compared to traditional equity investments. Because these derivatives involve significant risk of liquidation, discuss the suitability of such tools with a qualified financial professional.
The takeaway
These perpetual contracts allow for speculative exposure to traditional stocks without expiration, but they introduce volatility inherent to leveraged derivative trading. Investors should review their total margin requirements and risk tolerance before attempting to trade these assets.
Further reading
For more on managing risk with complex financial instruments, visit our Investing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TokenPost.
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