The wealth creation myth of SpaceX has once again ignited the enthusiasm of Chinese investors for the US stock market. However, since internet brokers like Futu and Tiger were penalized by regulators, it has become increasingly difficult for domestic investors to invest in US stocks in a compliant and convenient manner. So, what channels are currently available for Chinese investors to allocate to US stocks? What are the risks and pain points associated with each type of channel?
Traditional US Stock Channels: High Barriers, High Premiums, and Policy Risks
For compliant cross-border investment, the mainstream paths currently available in the market are often "out of reach" or exhausting for ordinary retail investors.
1. The Safest Channel: Domestic Cross-Border Funds (QDII / LOF)
Subscribing to funds in the A-share market that track overseas financial assets (such as ChinaAMC Nasdaq ETF, Nasdaq 100 LOF, etc.) is currently the most formal investment channel in China.
However, these products have obvious shortcomings: relatively high comprehensive fees and a limited selection. The annual custody fees for such funds are typically 3 to 5 times those of native foreign ETFs, and they often come with extremely high purchase premiums (sometimes even exceeding 10%). This means assets that cost $1 in the US might cost $1.1 or more in the A-share market. Furthermore, the choice of such funds is very narrow. If you want to buy a dedicated fund directly linked to Nvidia or SpaceX, none exist.
2. Marginal Channels: Small Offshore Brokers
After platforms like Futu, Tiger, and Longbridge were penalized, some small offshore brokers still privately solicit Chinese clients.
But these small brokers face a scale paradox: once they expand, they are highly likely to face regulatory crackdowns; if they remain small-scale operations, their operational stability is insufficient, posing risks of bankruptcy or disappearing with funds. For investors, the security of funds cannot be ignored.
3. High-Net-Worth Exclusive Channel: HK/SG Bank VIP Accounts
Opening a securities account through banks in Hong Kong, China or Singapore, such as HSBC or DBS Bank, is a relatively safer method among traditional channels.
However, according to regulatory logic, these banks similarly cannot freely provide cross-border investment services to mainland retail investors. Therefore, they mostly only open them to VIP clients. The threshold typically starts at 1 to 2 million RMB in equivalent foreign currency, which is unattainable for ordinary people. Even if the capital threshold is met, investors often need to travel in person to the location to open an account, making the time, effort, and comprehensive costs extremely high.
Investing in US Stocks via Crypto Exchanges: Safe, Discreet, Convenient, Low Barrier
If you don't have millions in deposits to open a bank VIP account, don't have the time to specifically fly to Hong Kong or Singapore, and are sensitive to high transaction fees, then the TradFi (Traditional Finance on-chain) section of cryptocurrency exchanges is becoming the perfect alternative.
Now, bringing assets on-chain is the prevailing trend. Taking WEEX Exchange as an example, it has currently listed over 60 TradFi spot pairs and over 90 TradFi perpetual contracts. These include trillion-dollar tech and AI leaders like Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA); traditional value blue-chips like Walmart (WMT), Procter & Gamble (PG), ExxonMobil (XOM); popular Chinese concept stocks like Pinduoduo (PDD), JD.com (JD), Lenovo (LENOVO); as well as mainstream US broad market indices and core ETFs like S&P 500 ETF (SPY), Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ), and 3x Long Nasdaq (TQQQ).
On June 12th, the highly anticipated SpaceX officially listed on NASDAQ. WEEX promptly listed the SpaceX stock token SPCXON, allowing crypto users to instantly participate in this wealth feast. SPCXON opened at $120, and the next day, its intraday price rose to a high of $172.66, a maximum increase of 44%.
Why Choose WEEX TradFi?
Unlike some platforms in the market that use MT5-driven / CFD (Contract for Difference) models, WEEX emphasizes "Crypto-native Consistency," solving many pain points of traditional brokers:
• One Account Connects Crypto and TradFi: Directly use your existing WEEX account to trade both Crypto native assets and TradFi assets, without needing to separately open a broker account as in the CFD model.• USDT One-Click Settlement: No need for bank deposits or fiat currency conversion throughout the process. Deposit USDT and trade immediately, with profits settled in real-time.• Flexible Leverage: WEEX TradFi supports two-way trading with freely adjustable leverage multiples. Up to 400x for precious metals, 100x for US stocks, and 50x for crude oil.• Better Depth and Risk Control: WEEX TradFi uses a multi-level order book with optional limit/market orders, unlike the single quote system of CFDs. WEEX uses a mark price composed of multiple data sources to trigger liquidation, effectively avoiding the risk of single-platform price manipulation.
WEEX Launches "US Stock Protection" Campaign, Letting You "Win Without Losing"
The restrictions on traditional internet cross-border brokers have instead created a market opportunity for crypto exchanges. To attract more traditional investors and crypto users to experience US stock trading, WEEX is providing a $30,000 prize pool and launching the "First US Stock Trade Protection" campaign, offering all users a chance to "win without losing."
Campaign Period: 6/15 12:00 - 7/8 23:59:59 (UTC+8)
Campaign Entry: https://www.weex.com/zh-CN/events/promo/wxt-stocks
After registering, users who accumulate a total trading volume of 500 USDT in any US stock contract can unlock the protection/reward eligibility: If the first trade incurs a loss, they can receive a 100% reimbursement, up to 30 USDT in bonus. If the first trade is profitable, they will receive an additional 20% of the profit as a bonus, up to 30 USDT.
Furthermore, users whose cumulative trading volume in US stock contracts reaches 1,000 USDT will automatically unlock the "Consecutive Trading Challenge." They can receive corresponding bonuses based on the number of consecutive days trading US stocks, with a maximum of 30 USDT!
In 2026, a year where traditional cross-border investment channels are either dead or expensive, WEEX TradFi leverages Web3 technology to break geographical barriers and lower the participation threshold for traditional finance. This "First US Stock Trade Protection" campaign provides users with a risk-free trial opportunity where "losses are covered by the platform, and profits get extra rewards." Whether you are a crypto user wanting to capture the SpaceX surge or a traditional stock investor struggling to find a compliant channel, this opportunity is worth taking.
