Bitget, recognized as the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has officially launched its TradFi trading suite to all users, following a highly successful private beta that showcased exceptional trading activity in gold, forex, and global macro assets. This public launch signifies a crucial development in Bitget’s journey as it transitions into a comprehensive Universal Exchange.
Since opening beta access in December, Bitget saw an engaging response with over 80,000 users signing up for the waitlist, eager to explore the platform’s offerings that extend beyond cryptocurrency. This strong interest reflects the growing demand for an integrated platform capable of linking digital assets with traditional financial markets. Notably, trading activity during the beta phase surpassed expectations, as evidenced by the XAU/USD trading pair achieving over $100 million in volume in a single day—a remarkable highlight of the testing period.
With insights gained from the beta now integrated into the platform, Bitget TradFi has launched to the public with an expanded range of trading instruments and enhanced execution capabilities. Users can now access a total of 79 instruments that include various metals, forex pairs, indices, and commodities. Transactions can be settled in USDT and are directly accessible through existing Bitget accounts, providing a seamless experience that is particularly appealing to crypto-native traders while facilitating macroeconomic strategies.
This launch aligns with Bitget’s vision of a Universal Exchange, where trading is not confined by asset class. By integrating gold, forex, and commodities alongside cryptocurrencies, Bitget positions itself as a platform that caters to the modern trader’s thought process regarding risk, diversification, and opportunities. Features such as deep liquidity, tight spreads, and flexible leverage options have been fine-tuned based on user feedback during the beta, ensuring the platform is equipped for scalability.
CEO Gracy Chen emphasized the importance of flexibility for traders in today’s dynamic market environment. She noted, “Traders want the flexibility to choose between assets in a unified ecosystem. They want the freedom to move between crypto and traditional markets as conditions change. TradFi going public is about giving them that accessibility in one place, without friction.”
With the full launch of the TradFi suite, Bitget is redefining the role of crypto exchanges, evolving them into comprehensive gateways to global markets and providing a unified trading experience that accommodates various financial products.
Founded in 2018, Bitget serves over 120 million users and offers access to millions of crypto tokens, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real-world assets. The platform aims to empower users with AI-driven trading tools while providing seamless interoperability across multiple blockchain networks, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain. In addition, Bitget’s decentralized wallet is designed to simplify and secure everyday crypto transactions, making it easier for over 80 million users to engage seamlessly in trading, earning, and payment activities within the cryptocurrency space.
