BIT broker launches US stock short selling feature, enabling long and short two-way trading

Odaily news Following the recent launch of margin trading, BIT (formerly Matrixport) today announced the official launch of its US stock short selling (shorting) feature, marking a key milestone in completing the long and short two-way trading ecosystem for its brokerage services. This provides investors with tools to hedge risks and profit flexibly in a volatile market, while laying sufficient groundwork for the upcoming options trading.

Commenting on this business upgrade, Elio Cui, Head of BIT Brokerage, stated: "With the launch of short selling, BIT Brokerage has become one of the very few trading platforms in the industry that simultaneously supports margin trading, short selling, and options positioning under a real US stock framework. Our product roadmap has been built from the outset to mirror the complete investment experience of a traditional brokerage. Within a single account, users can seamlessly implement long and short two-way allocation and risk hedging, navigating different market cycles with greater capital efficiency."

After the feature goes live, BIT Integrated Account (Margin Account) users who meet the initial margin requirements can short sell designated US stocks. The platform will dynamically update key risk control indicators such as margin rates, stock borrow fees, and short pool availability in real time to ensure transparency and efficiency in trading.

As a crucial part of enhancing its US stock brokerage services, BIT also reminds investors that short selling involves market risks, influenced by factors such as market volatility, borrowing costs, and fluctuating interest rates. The platform will dynamically adjust the list of stocks available for shorting based on market liquidity and risk control policies, providing investors with eligible short selling opportunities within a robust and secure framework.

To coincide with the launch of the new service, BIT Brokerage is offering a limited-time "0 Commission" promotion.