eToro to Launch Tokenized Trading and 24/5 Access for US Stocks

Highlights:

• eToro to launch tokenized trading of U.S. stocks, futures, and ETFs on Ethereum.
• 100 top U.S.-listed equity shares are now available on 24/5 stock trading.
• Spot-quoted futures offer more flexibility with extended expiries and real-time pricing.

eToro has officially expanded its platform to allow 24/5 trading for 100 of the most traded U.S. stocks. This change provides retail financiers with the opportunity to trade even outside the common hours. As per the statement, this shift allows users to respond to events happening in the world in real time. The new program is fully operational on all types of orders.

CEO Yoni Assia said, “Extended-hours trading was the first phase, 24/5 is the next level of it. Tokenization will introduce even greater access, with the 24/7 availability of markets.”

The values of positions will continue to vary throughout the trading week now. Users must be prepared to see changes in prices at any time based on market movement. Furthermore, the same goes for leveraged, short, and long positions. However, reduced liquidity and spread can change the execution in instances where fewer active hours are available.

eToro announced 24/5 trading for 100 U.S. stocks and ETFs, and plans to launch tokenized U.S. equities as ERC20 tokens on Ethereum. The company also partnered with CME to offer spot-priced futures and secured a $250 million three-year credit facility for strategic expansion.…

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eToro to Launch Tokenized Trading on Ethereum

eToro is launching tokenized trading of U.S.-listed equities, ETFs, and futures using Ethereum’s ERC-20 standard. As per the company, every token will be the equivalent of a real share to be owned by eToro. This will aim to redeem these digital assets into positions on the platform.

The move by the company is a continuation of its previous tokenization in 2019, when the company introduced tokenized gold (GOLDX) and silver (SLVX). Moreover, the company is planning on tokenizing all its assets, starting with stocks. Yoni Assia, the CEO, affirmed that these tokens will be DeFi-compatible, which means that real-world stocks may interact with blockchain-based applications.

Assia also added:

“Tokenization eliminates the boundaries, which offers transparency and control. Regulatory approaches such as MiCA in Europe and the Genius Act in the U.S. are making tokenized assets more viable.”

The liquidity may still be a problem during trading outside traditional market hours with tokenized stocks. However, the benefits of 24/7 market access and blockchain integration could outweigh those concerns for many investors. Global introduction commences in August 2025, followed by more updates in the course of the year.

Spot-Quoted Futures and Crypto Integration

eToro has also launched spot-quoted futures (SQFs) in collaboration with CME Group. These tools aim to ensure that traders become comfortable with spot-oriented pricing and accessible contract sizes. The SQFs have extended expiries, which are useful in preventing pressure due to short-term market fluctuations.

The feature is already available in some European markets and is scheduled to get a global launch in the coming months. The company is confident that it will assist users in managing their positions more effectively in both traditional and crypto assets. Additionally, eToro has increased its U.S. crypto products to include more than 100 assets. Users can now purchase stocks such as Tesla directly from their cryptocurrency wallets using Ethereum, effortlessly closing the gap between fiat and crypto investing.

Tokenized Assets Gain Momentum Across the Industry

eToro is not the only company investigating tokenized assets. Such similar products are also being developed by Kraken and Gemini. Financial giants such as Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon are also developing tokenized funds to account for institutional investors.

BNY’s LiquidityDirect and @GoldmanSachs’ Digital Asset Platform have collaborated to launch tokenized money market funds (MMFs). 🤝

This significant initiative sets our clients on a path to access a new capability to increase the utility and potential transferability of MMFs in… pic.twitter.com/WJ1lv7m6T4

— BNY (@BNYglobal) July 23, 2025

Still, there is an urgent need to bring clarity to regulation. Recently, Citadel Securities called upon the SEC to impose similar regulations on tokenized and traditional equities. SEC Chair Paul Atkins said, “Where it can be tokenized, it will be tokenized.”