The global cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced a significant expansion of its Real World Asset (RWA) product line. The platform is now listing perpetual futures contracts for major corporate stocks, specifically for Eli Lilly And Co (LLY), Mastercard (MA), and UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH). This strategic move coincides with a major milestone for the exchange: its stock futures segment has surpassed a cumulative trading volume of $3 billion.
New Trading Instruments for Global Traders
Bitget, which brands itself as the world's largest Universal Exchange, officially added LLYUSDT, MAUSDT, and UNHUSDT stock index perpetual futures to its platform. These new contracts provide traders with on-chain exposure to some of the world's most prominent companies, leveraging the flexibility of crypto derivatives. Traders can access these instruments with leverage of up to 10x.
The contracts are settled in USDT and feature a tick size of 0.01, operating in an isolated margin mode. Trading follows a 24/5 schedule, running from Monday at 12:00 AM to Saturday at 12:00 AM (UTC-4). To ensure fair price alignment with traditional markets, the contracts will be closed during public holidays when the underlying equity markets are inactive. The platform also conducts hourly funding fee settlements.
Rapid Growth and User Incentives
The announcement of the $3 billion cumulative trading volume comes just two weeks after the exchange celebrated reaching the $1 billion mark. This rapid growth underscores the increasing demand for tokenized equity and institutional-grade products within the crypto ecosystem.
To celebrate this expansion and attract more users, Bitget has launched a limited-time promotional campaign. The exchange is offering a 90% trading fee reduction across all of its stock futures contracts. This initiative is scheduled to run until January 31, allowing both new and existing users to explore tokenized stock futures with ultra-low trading costs. This campaign reflects Bitget's broader goal of making traditional market access more affordable and seamless through blockchain technology.
Bitget's Vision as a Universal Exchange
In its statement, Bitget reiterated its commitment to transparency, security, and continuous product innovation across its derivatives ecosystem. The exchange noted that while its Stock Index Perpetual Futures are not currently supported on its Unified Account trading, it will continue to evaluate potential upgrades based on user demand and evolving market conditions.
By merging the accessibility of cryptocurrency derivatives with traditional market exposure, Bitget is actively expanding its Universal Exchange (UEX) model. This strategy is designed to bridge the worlds of digital assets and global equities, enabling a wider range of trading strategies for its global user base of over 120 million people.
Established in 2018, the Bitget ecosystem also includes the non-custodial Bitget Wallet, which supports over 130 blockchains. The company is furthering crypto adoption through high-profile partnerships, including its role as the Official Crypto Partner of LALIGA in several markets and an exclusive partnership with the MotoGP™ championship.
