Bitget’s Strategic Leap: From Crypto Pioneer to Universal Exchange Powerhouse

In a landmark move signaling the maturation and convergence of digital and traditional finance, Bitget has officially launched its Traditional Finance (TradFi) trading platform to the public. This transition from beta to full availability marks a pivotal strategic expansion for the exchange, moving decisively beyond its cryptocurrency roots. As of early 2026, Bitget now offers a diversified portfolio of 79 financial instruments, including key assets in metals, forex, major indices, and commodities, all seamlessly settled in the stablecoin USDT. This development is not merely an addition of new products but a concrete step toward realizing Bitget's ambitious vision of becoming a Universal Exchange (UEX) by 2026. The integration promises to provide users with a unified platform for holistic portfolio management, enhanced risk diversification, and a bridge between the innovative, high-growth potential of crypto assets and the established, deep liquidity of traditional markets. This expansion underscores a broader industry trend where leading crypto-native platforms are evolving into comprehensive financial hubs, catering to a new generation of investors who demand access to all asset classes within a single, technologically advanced ecosystem. Bitget's move is a bullish indicator for the sector, demonstrating the increasing institutional confidence in crypto infrastructure and its capability to host and settle complex, multi-asset trading, thereby blurring the lines and fostering greater capital fluidity between TradFi and DeFi.

Bitget Expands into Traditional Finance with Public Launch of TradFi Trading

Bitget has transitioned from beta to full public availability for its traditional finance (TradFi) trading platform, marking a strategic expansion beyond crypto. The exchange now offers 79 instruments—including metals, forex, indices, and commodities—all settled in USDT. This MOVE aligns with Bitget's ambition to become a Universal Exchange (UEX) by 2026, providing integrated risk management and diversification.

Demand for cross-asset trading was evident during the beta phase, with over 80,000 users joining the waitlist. XAU/USD trading volume surpassed $100 million in a single day, underscoring market appetite. The platform eliminates the need for multiple accounts by allowing access through existing Bitget credentials.

Bitget Emerges as Market Leader in Tokenized Stocks Amid Record Growth in 2025

Block Scholes has identified Bitget as the dominant force in the tokenized equities market, which saw unprecedented growth in 2025. The exchange's influence has reshaped how tokenized stocks serve as a gateway to global markets, offering liquidity, price discovery, and seamless execution.

Tokenized equities and ETFs are gaining significant traction, challenging stablecoins' long-standing dominance in the tokenized assets sector. Products tracking the S&P 500, major U.S. equities, and technology stocks have seen robust adoption since Q3 2025, driven by improved liquidity and participation from both retail and institutional investors.

The report highlights that tokenized stocks closely mirror their traditional counterparts during regular trading hours, with narrow intraday spreads. Block Scholes predicts universal exchanges like Bitget will continue leading the expansion of the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization space into 2026.