Bitget Stock Futures vs US Stock Trading in Italy

Italian investors who want exposure to US markets usually choose between two paths. They can buy shares through local brokers on Euronext Milan or foreign exchanges, or they can trade USDT based stock futures on Bitget. This article explains what each option means in practice so readers can decide which route fits their own goals.

How Italian users usually trade US stocks

Most Italian investors start with domestic or European brokers. These platforms route orders to Euronext Milan or directly to US venues.

Trading hours

Euronext Milan is open from 09:00 to 17:30 local time, Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, users cannot place regular stock trades on the exchange. Reference: Euronext Milan trading hours

Settlement

Share trades in the EU currently follow a T+2 settlement cycle. The European Union plans to shorten this to T+1 from October 11, 2027, to bring settlement closer to trade time. Reference: EU move to T+1 settlement

Fees, FX, and transaction taxes

- Brokers usually charge per order.

- Buying US stocks often involves converting EUR to USD, which adds FX costs.

- Italy also applies a financial transaction tax to certain trades in Italian shares and some derivatives on Italian underlying assets. This tax does not normally apply to US stocks, but it shapes the general cost environment for equity trading. Reference: Italian financial transaction tax factsheet

Tax handling

For Italian residents, most passive financial income, including dividends and capital gains, is taxed at a flat 26 percent. This applies to many types of investment income, in Italy and abroad. Reference: Overview of passive income tax in Italy

When users invest through Italian financial institutions, tax is often withheld at source. When they use foreign platforms, they usually need to report gains and pay the tax themselves in the annual return.

This path suits long term investors who want to hold shares, collect dividends, and keep tax handling simple.

What Bitget stock futures offer

Bitget stock futures track the price of major US companies through perpetual futures contracts. Users trade a contract that follows tokenized stock indices instead of buying the share itself. All margin and settlement use USDT.

Key points:

- Trading is open 24 hours a day, five days per week.

- PnL updates in real time inside the futures account.

- Margin and settlement use USDT, not EUR.

- Leverage is available on selected stock futures.

- Users gain price exposure without shareholder rights or dividends.

For more details, see:

Bitget launches USDT margined US stock futures

Bitget stock futures guide

What this difference means for Italian users

If your goal is short term price movement

Bitget stock futures focus on active trading. They give Italian users the ability to:

- Trade US stock prices during US sessions and after local market close.

- React to earnings releases and macro events in the evening.

- Use USDT as a single base currency inside the platform.

For users who follow US news closely and open positions for days, hours, or even minutes, extended hours and instant PnL can matter more than holding the underlying shares.

If you want leverage

Bitget stock futures offer higher leverage on selected pairs, up to 25x in many cases. This can help experienced users run short term strategies with less capital locked as margin, but it also raises liquidation risk. Position sizing and clear risk rules are essential.

If you focus on trading costs

Italian brokers charge per trade, apply FX conversion on US assets, and may add custody or inactivity fees. Exact pricing depends on the institution.

Bitget charges percentage based futures fees, with default maker and taker rates similar to its wider futures markets. There are no custody fees for holding a stock futures position, and promotional campaigns can further reduce fees for a time.

Reference: Bitget futures fee schedule

For active traders who place frequent orders, fee structure and FX handling can play a significant role in total cost.

Using USDT for stock futures when based in Italy

One base currency inside Bitget

Once funded with USDT, users can:

- Trade stock futures, crypto futures, and other USDT margined products in the same currency.

- Avoid repeated in platform conversions between EUR and USD for each trade.

Funding and withdrawal still involve FX at the point where users move between their bank and the exchange. Inside the platform, USDT becomes the common unit for PnL and margin.

Responding to US market events

US earnings, macro data, and policy decisions often land in the evening for Italian users. With Bitget stock futures:

- Users can take positions or adjust exposure when news breaks.

- They do not need to wait for the next Euronext Milan session.

This flexibility is valuable for traders who watch the US market closely and want to act in real time.

Taxes still apply

Trading in USDT on Bitget does not remove Italian tax obligations. For most Italian residents:

- Gains from stock futures count as taxable investment income.

- Profits need to be converted into EUR terms and reported.

- Foreign platforms usually do not withhold Italian tax at source.

Users should keep detailed records and consult a tax professional to understand reporting steps and any additional forms.

Quick comparison

Who should use which route

Choose an Italian or EU broker if your focus is long term investing, ownership of US shares, and automatic handling of Italian taxes.

Choose Bitget stock futures if your focus is active trading, USDT based exposure, extended trading hours, and flexible use of leverage. This requires more involvement in risk management and tax reporting.

Many users may use both. They build a long term portfolio through local brokers and use Bitget stock futures for targeted short term ideas.

Final note

Both paths give Italian users access to US market price movement. The better fit depends on time horizon, risk tolerance, and how hands on the user wants to be with leverage and taxation.

Leverage can magnify both gains and losses. Users should size positions carefully and maintain clear records of all trades for Italian tax reporting.