Apple and Google Stock Trading Launches on Markets.​xyz with 15x Leverage

📈 Big Tech Meets DeFi

By Kinetiq
Feb 6, 2026, 2:19 PM
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Markets.​xyz has expanded its trading offerings to include traditional tech stocks alongside precious metals.​

New Listings:

  • Apple ($AAPL) and Google ($GOOGL) now available with 15x leverage
  • Silver ($SILVER) trading at 20x leverage
  • Gold ($GOLD) trading at 25x leverage

All newly listed assets qualify for kPoints Boosts, the platform's rewards program.​ Markets.​xyz emphasizes its user-owned governance model, with the platform being heavily coded and controlled by its community rather than a centralized entity.​

The addition of major tech stocks represents a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized trading infrastructure.​

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