LBank Launches U.S. Stock Futures Trading and Introduces 50,000 USDT Trading Competition

LBank has officially launched its U.S. Stock Futures section, enabling users to trade major U.S. equities and ETFs using USDT, as crypto exchanges continue expanding into traditional financial markets.According to the announcement, the initial rollout includes more than 35 U.S. stock and ETF futures, spanning sectors such as technology, semiconductors, crypto-related equities, and index funds. Supported assets include Apple (AAPL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), MicroStrategy (MSTR), as well as ETFs such as Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY).Trading features and leverageThe U.S. Stock Futures section supports leverage of up to 20x, allowing users to gain exposure to U.S. equities without opening cross-border brokerage accounts or conducting foreign currency conversions.LBank said the platform enables 24/7 trading, removing traditional U.S. stock market opening and closing time constraints. Compared with traditional brokers, the exchange highlighted lower trading costs, continuous market access, and simplified participation for global users.Risk management and liquidityThe platform is supported by a multi-layered risk control system, including:Real-time risk monitoringMargin management mechanismsFund segregationLBank also relies on top-tier liquidity providers to support efficient trade execution and reduce slippage during periods of heightened volatility.Trading competition and fee discountsAlongside the product launch, LBank has kicked off a U.S. Stock Futures Trading Competition with a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT.During the event:Trading fees for 30 U.S. stock futures pairs are discounted by 50%Users can earn additional rewards by registering and actively trading futures productsStrategic expansion into TradFi assetsEric He, LBank Community Angel Officer and Risk Control Advisor, said the launch reflects evolving trader demand.“The needs of crypto traders have long transcended the boundaries of a single market,” He said. “The U.S. Stock Futures section allows users to directly capture opportunities in global capital markets on a familiar platform. This is a key step in connecting crypto and traditional finance.”He added that LBank plans to continue expanding into additional traditional financial asset classes, including foreign exchange and precious metals, to further build a comprehensive global trading ecosystem.