Bybit to launch industry-first Perp Options for US equities

Bybit has announced the upcoming launch of Perp Options, which it describes as the industry’s first options contracts built on traditional finance perpetuals. Scheduled to go live on September 17, 2026, at 20:00 UTC, the product allows traders to access US equity options 24/7 using USDT-funded accounts.

The initial launch will feature SpaceX and Nvidia as the first available underlying assets. The platform plans to expand the lineup to include Tesla, QQQ, SOXL, and Micron. Unlike traditional options markets, these contracts will support fractional lot sizes and will be European-style and cash-settled in USDT.

These Perp Options will integrate with Bybit’s Unified Trading Account (UTA), enabling users to manage perpetuals, options, and spot positions within a single account. The system will also support portfolio margin, allowing positions to be cross-offset against related holdings to manage risk across different asset classes.