🚀 eToro Disrupts Markets: Ethereum-Based Tokenized US Stocks Go Live with 24/5 Trading & Futures

Wall Street's sleeping giants just got a crypto wake-up call.

eToro flips traditional finance the bird with Ethereum-powered stock tokens—tradable nearly round-the-clock. Who needs the NYSE when you've got blockchain?

The Nuts & Bolts

No more 9-to-5 trading windows. The platform's rolling out 24/5 access (because even crypto bros need weekends) paired with futures contracts—because why bet on stocks when you can double down on derivatives?

Why It Matters

This isn't your grandpa's stock market. Tokenization slashes settlement times from T+2 to 'pretty much instant' while dodging legacy clearinghouses. Take that, DTCC.

The Bottom Line

Another brick in DeFi's wall—or just financialization 2.0 with extra steps? Either way, suits will be scrambling to keep up. Pro tip: watch how fast BlackRock files a patent.

• eToro will launch 100 tokenized US stocks as ERC20 tokens with 24/5 trading capability.
• Spot-quoted futures live on eToro via CME Group with longer expiry and spot pricing.
• eToro aims to tokenize all listed assets supported by MiCA and the US Genius Act.

eToro Group Ltd. has stated that it will launch tokenized versions of US-listed stocks on the ethereum blockchain. The trading platform will deploy the assets as ERC20 tokens, allowing users to trade them 24/5 and transfer holdings between eToro digital wallets.

CEO Yoni Assia said the MOVE represents a major step in the evolution of real-world asset tokenization.Assia stated during a company webinar. The firm did not reveal the launch date, although it noted that the first rollout will start in Europe.

The offering will include an initial list of 100 popular US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with the ability to trade 24 hours a day, five days a week. Assets such as Apple, Alphabet, Nvidia, Coinbase Global, MicroStrategy, and Tesla are expected to be available.

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The CEO added that 24/5 trading is already underway and expected to expand further throughout 2025 and 2026.

Bridging Stock Trading and Digital Assets

The trend is based on previous eToro ventures in asset digitization. In 2019, the platform launched blockchain versions of gold, silver, and fiat currencies backed by its acquisition of the token startup Firmo. 

Combining traditional equity markets with decentralized finance, the company aims to focus on enabling the easy transfer of digital stock assets across crypto wallets. These digitized shares will remain convertible into their underlying assets on eToro.

According to Assia, tokenization reduces traditional market barriers and enhances accessibility. “Our goal is to tokenize every asset on eToro—starting with stocks,” he said. The company believes that unrestricted access to global markets can broaden financial inclusion and promote transparency.

eToro Expands Futures Offering With CME Group

In addition to the tokenized stocks, eToro is also diversifying into futures trading.  In collaboration with the CME group, the platform is offering spot-quoted futures with longer expiry dates and spot-based pricing. The contracts are available in select European regions.

According to Assia, the spot-quoted futures feature enables users to manage portfolios on their preferred schedules, especially during volatile or fast-moving market events. He noted that the goal is to give users more tools to respond in real-time to market shifts. The firm plans to scale access to these futures globally as part of its evolving strategy. 

Market Positioning and Regulatory Context

The plans follow similar actions taken by rivals. A platform like Robinhood has introduced tokenized securities to its European customers. However, the platform has faced backlash over its marketing strategy involving OpenAI, which OpenAI publicly clarified that it had no affiliation with the offering.

Conversely, the firm has also highlighted its regulatory compliance. The company cited new regulations like the MiCA framework in Europe and the Genius Act in the US, both of which are designed to legalize the status of digital assets.

eToro currently has more than 40 million users worldwide and a market cap NEAR $5.2 billion following its NASDAQ listing earlier this year.