Bitget, recognized as the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has closed 2025 on a high note, characterized by robust trading activity, widespread global reach, and significant institutional participation. The exchange made substantial strides toward its long-term vision of unifying centralized, decentralized, and traditional financial markets within a single trading platform.
Throughout the year, Bitget reported an impressive annual derivatives trading volume of approximately $8.17 trillion, ranking it among the top four centralized exchanges worldwide. Monthly averages for derivatives volume reached $680.3 billion, with the total daily trading volume across spot, derivatives, and on-chain products nearing $18 billion by year-end. The platform’s user base exceeded 120 million, showcasing consistent engagement amidst varying market conditions across diverse regions.
The trading dynamics on the platform were predominantly influenced by derivatives and spot markets, with a notable increase in institutional participation. The share of institutional spot trading volume surged from 39% in January to 82% by December. Similarly, futures trading witnessed a rise from 3% to 60% in the same period. These increases highlight the growing professional engagement, enhanced liquidity, and reduced spreads across the exchange.
User confidence in Bitget was further underscored by its reserve metrics. The exchange maintained a robust 100%+ Proof-of-Reserves system, complemented by its Protection Fund, which reached a peak of $741 million in October. This fund acts as an additional security layer during market volatility, bolstering user trust.
Product expansion was a pivotal aspect of Bitget’s strategy in 2025. The launch of its Onchain trading layer in April saw it generate over $2.4 billion in cumulative trading volume within the year. Tokenized finance emerged as a significant driver of growth, with tokenized stock futures surpassing $17 billion in total volume. Notably, US stock futures alone exceeded $5 billion, fueled by robust demand for major companies like Apple, Tesla, and NVIDIA. Following the public launch of Bitget TradFi, which facilitates trading of equities, commodities, indices, and foreign exchange in USDT, the platform recorded daily TradFi trading volumes exceeding $2 billion shortly after launch.
December marked a notable trend illustrating the increasing convergence of crypto and traditional markets. In a single week, over $88 million in tokenized stocks were traded, with Bitget capturing 73% of the market share for tokenized equities brokered by Ondo Finance. This shift indicates that users are increasingly viewing tokenized assets as viable trading instruments, further solidifying the platform’s role in bridging digital and traditional finance.
In addition to impressive trading metrics, Bitget focused on enhancing its infrastructure, employing AI tools, and improving user experience. Its AI assistant, GetAgent, exceeded 500,000 users and facilitated over 2 million interactions, offering portfolio guidance, strategy generation, and market analysis across various asset classes. The Bitget Wallet also experienced substantial growth, with card spending rising 28 times year-on-year across more than 50 markets.
Looking ahead, as Bitget transitions into 2026, it aims to scale responsibly and broaden global access while refining its Universal Exchange model. With a growing user base, a diverse range of asset offerings, increased institutional liquidity, and a commitment to transparency and innovation, Bitget is strategically positioned to continue influencing the future of global digital trading in the coming year.
