Bitget, known as the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced an upgrade to its Market Maker Incentive Program, introducing an innovative group-based maker rate structure for both spot and futures trading pairs. This initiative aims to enhance order-book liquidity, improve the quality of trade executions, and create a more customized incentive system for professional market makers active on the platform. The new framework will be implemented on March 4, 2026, between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM (UTC+8).
Under the updated program, Bitget will employ a pair-grouping model categorizing trading pairs into three groups: Group A, Group B, and Group C. Group A includes mainstream pairs, such as BTC/USDT; Group B features mid-tier, actively traded pairs like HYPE/USDT; and Group C encompasses other or newly listed pairs. Maker rates will be determined based on a tiered system ranging from MM1 to MM5, with rebate percentages set to encourage participation. For spot trading, rebates will range from -0.012% (MM1) to 0.000% (MM5), while for futures, rates will vary from -0.008% (MM1) to 0.000% (MM5). This tailored incentive structure is designed to promote deeper liquidity and more consistent market quoting across both trading domains.
In conjunction with this new rebate structure, Bitget has refined how it evaluates market maker performance. The trading volume of makers will now be assessed using group-weighted metrics. Higher weights will be assigned to emerging or less liquid markets, ensuring that liquidity is provided where it is most necessary. Additionally, the new evaluation process will factor in bid-ask spread requirements along with cumulative order volume thresholds, leading to a more precise measurement of liquidity quality across various market conditions.
With its structured maker-rate framework and aligned performance assessment methodology, Bitget aims to uphold institutional-grade liquidity standards within the broader UEX ecosystem. According to the latest Bitget Transparency Report 2025, participation from institutional traders has become a significant growth factor, representing 82% of spot trading volume and 60% of futures volume. This underscores a sustained reliance on Bitget’s liquidity and execution capabilities, making the recent incentive adjustments critical for scaling professional trading activities on the platform.
