Are crypto exchanges quietly becoming the new gateway to stock exposure?

Are crypto exchanges quietly becoming the new gateway to stock exposure?

I've been noticing something interesting lately: a lot of newer traders seem more comfortable getting stock exposure through crypto platforms than through traditional brokerages.

A few years ago, crypto exchanges were basically just for spot coins and futures. Now, many of them are expanding into stock-related products, commodities, forex, and indices, all inside the same ecosystem. At first, I dismissed it as another temporary trend, but after testing the usability, I can understand the appeal.

The transition between crypto markets and stock-related exposure feels much smoother than I expected on some of these newer interfaces, especially for traders who constantly rotate between different asset classes.

I still think traditional brokerages are better for actual long-term investing and ownership transparency. But for active traders, the convenience factor is becoming hard to ignore. It feels like exchanges are no longer competing only on crypto features anymore; they are competing to become complete trading platforms.

Curious if anyone here has tried using crypto exchanges for stock exposure instead of sticking entirely to traditional brokers.