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Business Insider
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- Business
- Business Insider
PowerTrade & PowerDEX Launches First-Ever Options on xStocks, Bringing 24/7 Tokenized Stock Derivatives to Crypto
Bristol, UK, July 14th, 2025, FinanceWire PowerTrade, the leading altcoin options exchange, together with its decentralized counterpart PowerDEX, today announced the upcoming launch of the world's first options trading on tokenized stocks (' xStocks '). Launching next week, this first-of-its-kind offering will debut with options on TSLAx and HOODx – tokenized representations of Tesla, Inc. and Robinhood Markets, Inc. By introducing options on xStocks, PowerTrade is pioneering a deeper fusion of traditional stock and crypto markets. Traders will be able to hedge, speculate, and generate income on tokenized stocks just as they do with crypto options or traditional stock options. All xStocks option contracts will trade 24/7 alongside their underlying token markets with settlements in USD Coin (USDC). Clients can trade seamlessly using USDC, BTC, ETH and other supported crypto assets as margin collateral. 'This is a watershed moment for both the crypto and traditional trading communities,' said Mario Gomez Lozada, Founder & CEO of PowerTrade. 'We're not just tokenizing stocks – we're introducing an entirely new market for tokenized stock derivatives that operates beyond the limits of Wall Street's hours. By offering options on xStocks across our CEX and DEX, we're empowering traders to access and hedge U.S. tokenized stock exposure 24/7, from anywhere in the world. It's a game-changer that demonstrates how DeFi and CeFi can together disrupt the status quo in finance.' Key Innovations & Benefits Permissionless DEX Access: Connect any of 400+ wallets, trade without KYC or brokers, and retain full custody—no intermediaries required. Unified Liquidity: The same xStocks options liquidity power both PowerTrade (CEX) and PowerDEX (DEX), giving institutional and retail users seamless access to XStocks and crypto options. Round-the-Clock Markets: Tokenization unlocks 24/7 trading, so traders can open, adjust, or close positions any time, any day. Integrated Portfolio Margin: Automatically nets exposures across crypto and xStocks positions for optimized collateral efficiency. This launch builds on PowerTrade's track record of innovation—from expanding PowerDEX onto Solana for 80+ altcoin markets to introducing ultra-short 'Degen' options with expiries as low as 10 minutes. With xStocks options, PowerTrade is uniting the best of TradFi and DeFi in one comprehensive derivatives suite, readying the market for the next generation of digital finance. About PowerTrade and PowerDEX PowerTrade is the premier crypto-options venue, offering the deepest altcoin coverage, tightest spreads, and most flexible expiries in the market. With 100,000+ contracts across 80 altcoin option markets and seamless CEX/DEX access, PowerTrade empowers traders and institutions to express views and profit from volatility across the entire crypto ecosystem. PowerDEX is PowerTrade's decentralized trading platform, providing non-custodial access to altcoin options. Available on Solana, Ethereum, and Base, PowerDEX gives users full control over assets with deep liquidity, privacy, and zero KYC. Traders can connect with over 400 wallets to access the deepest liquidity and product offering for crypto and xStocks options.
Globe and Mail
26-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
PowerTrade Expands Ultra-Short DEGEN Options to DOGE, BNB, XRP & SOL
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines--(Newsfile Corp. - June 26, 2025) - PowerTrade, the leading altcoin options exchange, has officially expanded its ultra-short-dated option offerings to include four major altcoins: BNB, DOGE, SOL and XRP. Traders can now access 10-minute and 1-hour expiries across these markets with zero fees, no liquidations, and over 10,000× effective leverage —on both the centralized PowerTrade platform and decentralized PowerDEX available on Base, Ethereum and Solana. This comes on the heels of PowerTrade's initial launch of short-term BTC and ETH options and the introduction of PowerTrade Lite —a one-click interface designed to make options trading as intuitive as spot or perps. This rollout expands the availability of PowerTrade's PowerTrade Lite interface—a simplified UI where one click on the chart automatically selects the highest-ROI contract. No Greeks. No chains. Just instant exposure with one tap. "With PowerTrade Lite and these new ultra-short expiries, traders can hit fast-moving altcoin setups harder and smarter—enjoying >10,000× notional leverage with zero risk of liquidation," said Founder and CEO Mario Gomez Lozada. Why These Options Are a Game-Changer Feature Benefit >10,000× Effective Leverage Altcoin option premiums are often <0.1% of notional value Zero Liquidation Risk Max loss = premium paid. No margin, no liquidations, no stop-outs Lightning-Fast Expiries 10-minute & 1-hour maturities for BNB, DOGE, XRP & SOL-perfect for fast trades One-Click Execution In Lite UI, just tap the chart. System picks the best strike/expiry instantly CEX & DEX Parity Trade on PowerTrade or permissionlessly on PowerDEX (Solana, Ethereum, Base) How Traders Use Them News-Flash Plays - React to token-specific headlines in real time Altcoin Breakouts - Ride intraday momentum without the risk of liquidation "Lottery-Ticket" Calls & Puts - Small premiums, asymmetric upside Funding/Basis Hedges - Lock in exposure without rolling perps or paying funding Launch Details Product Underlyings Expiries Venue Availability 10-Minute Options BNB,DOGE, SOL, XRP New contracts every 10 minutes PowerTrade CEX & PowerDEX 1-Hour Options BNB, DOGE, SOL, XRP Top-of-hour listings PowerTrade CEX & PowerDEX Both products are live today. Traders can use the Lite interface at or via the DEX at About PowerTrade PowerTrade is the premier crypto-options venue, offering the deepest altcoin coverage, tightest spreads, and most flexible expiries in the market. With 100,000+ contracts across 80 altcoin option markets and seamless CEX/DEX access, PowerTrade empowers traders and institutions to express views and profit from volatility across the entire crypto ecosystem. About PowerDEX PowerDEX is PowerTrade's decentralized trading platform, providing non-custodial access to altcoin options. Available on Solana, Ethereum, and Base, PowerDEX gives users full control over assets with deep liquidity, privacy, and zero KYC. Website: DEX: Twitter: @PowerTradeHQ Media Contact Information Power Trade fred@
