Bitget, recognized as the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has been spotlighted in a recent report from Block Scholes, a premier digital asset analytics firm. The report delves into the surging popularity of tokenized stocks and the pivotal role exchanges are playing in merging traditional finance with on-chain markets.
Tokenized equities are increasingly seen as gateways to global markets, and exchanges like Bitget are key facilitators of liquidity, price discovery, and efficient execution. The report highlights that since the third quarter of 2025, tokenized assets—previously dominated by stablecoins—have witnessed significant growth, fueled by tokenized equities and ETFs. This includes products linked to indices such as the S&P 500 and major U.S. technology stocks, which have gained traction among both retail and institutional investors. The demand for around-the-clock markets that transcend conventional trading hours is driving this shift.
Insights from the report reveal that during regular market hours, tokenized stocks generally align closely with their traditional counterparts, maintaining narrow intraday spreads. However, price deviations often occur during off-hours, such as overnight and on weekends, highlighting the unique opportunities and structural differences associated with 24/7 on-chain trading. Notably, the report indicates that the precision of pricing during active market hours points to a maturing market infrastructure.
At the core of this evolution is Bitget’s Universal Exchange model. This integrated platform allows for the seamless trading of crypto assets, stablecoins, and tokenized traditional instruments, eliminating the need for multiple brokerage accounts. Users can engage with a diverse array of assets, including tokenized stocks and ETFs, alongside spot and derivatives markets from one interface, funded directly through stablecoins.
Gracy Chen, the CEO of Bitget, emphasized the importance of liquidity and user-friendly access, stating that the goal of UEX is to simplify the trading of real-world assets, making it as straightforward as trading cryptocurrencies while ensuring the transparency and speed users expect in digital markets.
The report notes a shift in user behavior, revealing that many traders engaging with tokenized stocks already possess crypto assets, suggesting that existing market participants are seeking to expand their exposure rather than attracting completely new audiences. This overlap positions exchanges like Bitget as natural entry points for tokenized real-world assets, especially as institutional interest shifts towards on-chain settlement efficiencies.
Thabib Rahman, a research analyst at Block Scholes, remarked on the exponential growth of tokenized assets in 2025, attributing it to a favorable regulatory environment under a crypto-friendly U.S. administration and increasing institutional participation. The analyst believes 2026 will be pivotal for on-chain tokenization of real-world stocks and commodities, underscoring that while the market is in its early stages, the shift towards 24/7 trading presents opportunities for significant growth.
As tokenized assets continue to diversify beyond stablecoins into equities, treasuries, and index-linked products, the market is increasingly scalable. The report concludes by affirming that Bitget’s transformation into a Universal Exchange embodies how cryptocurrency platforms are revolutionizing access to global markets, bridging the gap between digital and traditional assets like never before.
