Tokenized stocks onchain, with xStocks
26 September 2026 · 4 min read
In short
- Sparkling supports tokenized stocks through xStocks: tokens that track shares such as Tesla, Nvidia and Apple, each backed 1:1 by the underlying stock.
- You trade them from the same self-custodial account as your swaps, Hyperliquid perps and Polymarket positions – with the agent or manually.
- Onchain, xStocks trade around the clock; issuance and redemption with the issuer follow US market hours.
- xStocks are not offered to US persons or in other prohibited jurisdictions.
Tokenized stocks put equity exposure onchain: a token that follows a share price and moves like any other token. Sparkling adds them to the same account and the same agent you use for everything else.
What xStocks are
xStocks are tokenized stocks and ETFs issued by Backed. Each token is backed 1:1 by the underlying security held with a regulated custodian, and corporate actions such as dividends and splits are reflected onchain. They exist on several networks, including Solana, Ethereum and TON.
An xStock gives you the price exposure of the share. It is a token issued by Backed, not a share registered in your name.
How to buy tokenized stocks in Sparkling
- Open @sparkling_trade_bot in Telegram.
- Ask in plain English, for example “Buy $100 of Nvidia”.
- The agent prepares the trade: the xStock token, the price, the route and the fees.
- Confirm with one tap. The token lands in your self-custodial wallet.
Things to know
- Onchain trading runs around the clock, but issuance and redemption with the issuer follow US market hours, so liquidity can be thinner when US markets are closed.
- xStocks are not intended for US persons or other prohibited jurisdictions.
- Like any stock exposure, the price can fall as well as rise.
xStocks in Sparkling vs a share at a broker
| xStocks in Sparkling | Share at a broker | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading hours | Around the clock onchain | Exchange hours, plus extended sessions at some brokers |
| What you hold | A token backed 1:1 by the share | The share, held for you by the broker |
| Custody | Your self-custodial wallet | The broker |
| Same account as crypto | Yes – swaps, perps and predictions | No |
| Who can use it | Not US persons or prohibited jurisdictions | Depends on the broker and where you live |
Frequently asked questions
Can I trade tokenized stocks on Sparkling?
Yes. Sparkling supports tokenized stocks through xStocks: onchain tokens that track shares such as Tesla, Nvidia and Apple. You trade them around the clock from the same self-custodial account as your swaps, perps and prediction markets. Availability depends on your jurisdiction.
Are xStocks real shares?
They are tokens issued by Backed, each backed 1:1 by the underlying share held with a custodian. You get the share’s price exposure; the token is not a share registered in your name.
Can I trade tokenized stocks on weekends?
Onchain, xStocks trade around the clock, including weekends. Issuance and redemption with the issuer follow US market hours, so liquidity can be thinner when US markets are closed.
Who can buy xStocks?
xStocks are not offered to US persons or in other prohibited jurisdictions. Sparkling’s Terms of Service also apply.
Sources: xStocks documentation