Bitget Opens TradFi Trading to All Users After Record-Breaking Beta Demand

Bitget, the Seychelles-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange, has officially opened its Traditional Finance (TradFi) trading suite to all users, following a private beta period that drew strong demand and notable trading activity. The public launch, announced on January 5, 2026, marks a step in Bitget’s evolution toward a “Universal Exchange” (UEX) model that bridges digital assets and conventional markets.

During the beta phase launched in December, over 80,000 users joined the waitlist to access trading in gold, forex, and global macro assets. Activity exceeded internal expectations, with XAU/USD (gold) recording more than $100 million in single-day trading volume at one point. The feedback from that test phase has been incorporated into the final product, which now offers refined execution and a broader asset lineup.

The suite grants users access to 79 instruments spanning metals, forex pairs, indices, and commodities, all settled in USDT. Traders can use their existing Bitget accounts without needing to switch platforms, and the experience is designed to feel familiar to crypto-native users while enabling macro-oriented strategies.

“Traders want the flexibility to choose between assets in a unified ecosystem,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “They want the freedom to move between crypto and traditional markets as conditions change. TradFi going public is about giving them that accessibility in one place, without friction.”

The move reinforces Bitget’s UEX vision, which aims to remove segmentation by asset class. By combining crypto with gold, forex, and commodities under one roof, the exchange is positioning itself as a comprehensive gateway for modern traders seeking diversification and opportunity. The platform also emphasizes deep liquidity, tight spreads, and flexible leverage options refined through real user feedback during the beta.

Bitget, established in 2018, now serves over 120 million users and has expanded its offerings to include tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real-world assets alongside its crypto trading services.