While U.S. investors stick to their traditional stock trading platforms, global traders just got a major upgrade in their investment arsenal. On May 22, 2025, Kraken dropped a bombshell by introducing tokenized stocks for Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia. Talk about a game-changer for international investors.
Here’s the kicker: U.S. investors can’t join the party. But for traders across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia, it’s a whole new world of possibilities. These digital tokens mirror real shares perfectly—backed one-to-one by actual stocks. The platform’s launch includes key partnerships with Bakkt and other entities. No more waiting for Wall Street’s opening bell. No more missing out on late-night trading opportunities. Just pure, 24/7 access to some of America’s hottest companies.
Global traders unlock 24/7 access to top U.S. stocks through tokenization, while American investors watch from the sidelines.
The timing couldn’t be more interesting. Tesla’s been having quite the rollercoaster ride lately, losing EV market share but planning to launch cheaper models and an autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin. Apple looks especially attractive with its 30 times earnings valuation, making it a compelling investment option. Meanwhile, Apple’s been the Wall Street darling, with analysts favoring it over Tesla for 12-month investments. Now global traders can jump into either stock—or both—at any hour of the day.
Kraken isn’t alone in this space. Bybit’s TradFi MT5 is already offering access to 78 global stocks, including these same heavy hitters. The competition’s heating up, and traditional exchanges might be starting to sweat a little.
For international investors, it’s like Christmas came early. Want to buy just a slice of a Tesla share at 3 AM? Done. Feeling bullish about Apple while everyone else is sleeping? Go for it. The whole system works through regulated financial intermediaries, keeping everything above board.
The irony isn’t lost on anyone—Americans can’t access this new way of trading their own country’s biggest companies. But for the rest of the world, it’s a massive democratization of stock trading. No traditional brokerage account needed, no geographical restrictions (except for the U.S.), and instant trading capability that matches the speed of crypto transactions.
Welcome to the future of global trading—minus the Americans.
