Bitget has announced that total trading volume for its newly launched U.S. stock futures has surpassed the US$200 million mark.
According to the firm, the three most-traded assets in this product category were Tesla Inc. (TSLA) at US$71.5 million, NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) at US$25.05 million, and Circle Internet Financial (CRCL) at US$17.68 million.
This breakthrough follows the September launch of USDT-margined perpetual futures on 25 leading U.S. listed companies, offering up to 25× leverage and fees capped at or below 0.06 %.
The product suite spans major sectors such as technology, semiconductors, finance, aviation, consumer goods and dining.
Bitget describes itself as the world’s largest “Universal Exchange” (UEX) and aims to merge traditional equity exposure with crypto-native derivatives trading. The launch of stock-linked futures is a key pillar of that UEX strategy.
By enabling users to trade tokenised representations of companies like Apple, Amazon, Tesla and NVIDIA — 24/5 and within a crypto-framework — Bitget seeks to attract users who traditionally might trade stocks but want crypto-style execution.
The US$200 million volume figure indicates rising demand for equity-style products in the crypto derivatives world. One industry observer described it as “a big step forward in bringing traditional stock trading into the digital asset ecosystem”.
To boost adoption, Bitget launched a promotional campaign titled “The U.S. Stock Token Carnival,” which runs from October 16 to November 8. Under the campaign, users trading at least US$100 of U.S. stock tokens receive 100 USDT from a US$5 million incentive pool with 50,000 rewards available.
Additionally, the exchange is offering a liquidation-protection programme for new users trading U.S. stock futures: compensation up to US$50 (USDT) if their first position is liquidated, capped at 10,000 participants.
Where crypto-derivatives are headed?
With centralised exchanges increasingly offering tokenised real-world assets, Bitget’s model is emblematic of the “hybrid” future some analysts envisage — combining traditional asset exposure with crypto-native infrastructure. A recent report by Animoca Brands flagged Bitget’s UEX vision as an example of how exchanges might evolve beyond mere trading venues.
While the US$200 million threshold is modest in the context of global stock markets, for a crypto-exchange venture into token-linked futures it signals genuine traction. Bitget’s Q3 transparency report also showed progress across on-chain, spot, and US stock product lines as part of its panoramic UEX roll-out.
From Bitget’s vantage point, the milestone validates its strategy of blurring lines between traditional finance and digital assets. CEO Gracy Chen said: “We’re seeing incredible momentum in Stock Futures, and it proves that traders want a simpler, more connected market.”
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
