**[BIT Brokerage Launches U.S. Stock Short Selling Feature, Paving the Way for Options Trading]** BlockBeats News, July 13 — According to official sources, following the recent launch of margin trading functionality, BIT (formerly Matrixport) today announced the official rollout of its U.S. stock short selling feature, marking a critical milestone in establishing a comprehensive two-way trading ecosystem for U.S. stocks within BIT's brokerage services. This provides investors with tools to hedge risks and achieve flexible profits in volatile markets, while also laying a solid foundation for the upcoming launch of options trading. Regarding this business upgrade, Elio Cui, Head of BIT Brokerage, stated: "With the launch of short selling, BIT Brokerage becomes one of the very few platforms in the industry to support margin trading, short selling, and options trading under a genuine U.S. stock framework. From the outset, our product roadmap has been designed to emulate the complete investment experience of traditional brokerages. Within a single account, users can seamlessly manage both long and short positions as well as risk hedging, enabling them to navigate different market cycles with greater capital efficiency." Once the feature is live, users with BIT comprehensive accounts (margin accounts) that meet the initial margin requirements will be able to short sell designated U.S. stocks. The platform will dynamically update key risk control metrics in real-time, such as margin rates, borrowing fees, and short-selling pool limits, to ensure transparency and efficiency in trading. As a key component of enhancing U.S. stock brokerage services, BIT also reminds investors that short selling involves market risks and is subject to factors such as market volatility, borrowing costs, and interest rate fluctuations. The platform will dynamically adjust the list of stocks eligible for short selling based on market liquidity and risk control policies, providing investors with qualified short-selling opportunities for U.S. stocks within a stable and secure framework. To coincide with the launch of this new feature, BIT Brokerage is offering a limited-time "zero-fee" promotional campaign. The promotion is subject to relevant terms and conditions; for more details, please refer to the BIT U.S. Stock Channel. [Original Link]