Bitget Expands into Traditional Finance with Public Launch of Unified Trading Suite
Victoria, Monday, 5 January 2026.
Bitget now offers USDT-settled trading for 79 traditional assets. This launch follows a beta phase where daily gold trading volume topped $100 million, confirming strong demand for unified investment platforms.
Bridging the Gap Between Crypto and Macro Markets
On January 5, 2026, Bitget officially transitioned its Traditional Finance (TradFi) trading suite from a private beta to full public availability [1][4]. This expansion is integral to the company’s strategy to establish itself as a Universal Exchange (UEX), a platform where asset classes are no longer segmented by technical barriers [2]. By integrating 79 distinct trading instruments—ranging from precious metals and forex to global indices and commodities—directly alongside cryptocurrency pairs, Bitget is addressing a growing market appetite for unified investment ecosystems [1][3].
Beta Performance and Market Demand
The robust demand for such convergence was evidenced during the platform’s beta phase, which commenced in late December 2025 [1][8]. During this testing period, the waitlist swelled to over 80,000 users [2]. Market activity was notably high, with the XAU/USD (Gold/US Dollar) pair alone recording over $100 million in trading volume in a single day [1][5]. In total, the cumulative trading volume during the internal test exceeded $10 billion, signaling substantial liquidity and user engagement prior to the public rollout [8].
Operational Mechanics and Market Access
A defining feature of this new suite is its settlement mechanism. All TradFi trades on the platform are settled in USDT, the widely used stablecoin [3]. This design choice simplifies the funding process by reducing reliance on traditional fiat banking rails, thereby allowing crypto-native traders to access macro markets without leaving the digital asset ecosystem [3]. Users can now engage with major indices such as the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, as well as energy products and agricultural staples, using the same interface and account structure employed for their digital currency holdings [3].
A Unified Ecosystem for Modern Traders
Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, highlighted that the move is driven by user demand for flexibility. She noted that modern traders require the ability to pivot between crypto and traditional markets as global economic conditions shift, without the friction of managing multiple accounts or platforms [1][2]. This philosophy underpins the UEX vision, transforming the exchange from a venue for speculation into a comprehensive gateway for global capital allocation [2].