Decode Bitget TradFi: How to Bridge the Final Gap Between Crypto and Traditional Assets?

Original Title: "Breaking Down Bitget TradFi: How to Bridge the Final Gap Between Crypto and Traditional Assets?"

Original Author: 1912212.eth, Foresight News

Over the decade since Bitcoin's inception, crypto has merely been seen as a fringe experiment, leveraging the cypherpunk spirit to challenge the central bank-dominated monetary system. However, with the maturity and development of public chains and DeFi, the boundary between crypto and Traditional Finance (TradFi) is blurring at an astonishing pace.

We have witnessed the arrival of a multi-asset era: investors are no longer confined to a single market but are seeking cross-border liquidity, diversification, and instantaneity. The total value of global financial assets has exceeded $400 trillion, with equities, forex, and commodities dominating, while the crypto market, with a market cap of only about $3 trillion, has penetrated the traditional space with its high growth and innovation.

Multiple factors are driving this trend. First, the involvement of institutional investors has changed the game. Since 2024, traditional giants like BlackRock have entered the crypto market through ETFs and tokenized assets, driving the rise of Real World Assets (RWA). RWAs bring traditional assets like bonds and commodities onto the chain, enabling 24/7 trading and fractionalized ownership. Second, technological advancements such as blockchain interoperability and the maturity of DeFi protocols have made crypto no longer an island. Layer 2 and cross-chain bridges allow funds to flow seamlessly between different ecosystems, smoothing the friction between crypto and TradFi.

The macroeconomic environment has also accelerated this integration. Inflationary pressures, geopolitical risks, and interest rate fluctuations have prompted investors to seek hedging tools. The traditional forex market sees a daily trading volume of $7.5 trillion, but its trading hours are limited to business days and time zones; in contrast, the crypto market never sleeps, providing real-time responsiveness. Commodity markets like gold and oil are subject to supply chain disruptions, leading to price volatility, while crypto derivative tools allow investors to participate with leverage without physical possession.

A landmark event signaling the disappearance of boundaries was the regulatory changes in 2025. The U.S. SEC approved more crypto ETFs, the EU's MiCA framework regulated stablecoin usage, and so on.

As the boundaries begin to fade, what chemical reactions will take place between the two?

Bitget TradFi, officially launched on January 5, 2026, is a typical representative of this wave, aiming to bridge crypto and the global trading platform through a single account, challenging the monopoly of traditional brokers.

One Account, Trading Global Assets

The latest data from DefiLlama shows that the current total value locked (TVL) in DeFi has risen to $117.9 billion, still at an all-time high. Of this, the total value of Real World Assets (RWA) has reached $17.31 billion, experiencing explosive growth since 2025.

Both retail and institutional traders are trading not only native crypto assets but also any RWA assets that have become tradable.

Retail traders are shifting from Robinhood-style stock apps to multi-asset-supporting platforms, while institutions are utilizing API integration for automated arbitrage. Ultimately, the full-asset trend heralds a frictionless financial world where crypto is no longer supplementary but the core engine.

Currently, major perpetual contract trading platforms like Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter have all launched various trading pairs such as US stocks and gold, with significant trading volumes and open interest in contracts. Even some trading protocols that focus on traditional assets like RWA have received substantial venture capital funding, such as Ostium, indicating their intention to claim a share of the market.

The boundaries are blurring, and Bitget TradFi is a functional product that translates theory into practice.

TradFi is a feature launched by Bitget in December 2025, allowing users to access traditional financial assets through a single account and trade using USDT as margin. The official core definition of the product is a "cross-market trading platform" that integrates crypto with forex, metals, commodities, and indices. This is not just an asset expansion but the construction of a "global trading platform" ecosystem, enabling users to participate in multiple markets without leaving the Bitget App.

The asset coverage is extensive, including:

· Forex (FX): Supporting major currency pairs such as EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, etc. The forex market is at the core of TradFi, accounting for the vast majority of daily global financial transactions. Bitget TradFi allows users to trade with USDT leverage, with leverage ratios reaching hundreds of times.

· Metals and Precious Metals: Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) are the focus. Gold and silver have attracted significant market attention and enthusiasm this year due to their strong price performance.

· Commodities: Including palladium XPD, one of the world's rarest precious metals, Arabica coffee, Brent crude oil, copper, etc. Energy prices are highly volatile due to Middle East conflicts, and Bitget TradFi provides real-time quotes and leverage tools for hedging.

· Index: Covers major global stock indices such as the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Hang Seng Index. Users can speculate on market direction through CFDs (Contract for Difference) instead of buying individual stocks.

If investors pay close attention, they will notice that Bitget's selection of underlying assets is not particularly comprehensive—it does not include low-liquidity assets such as bonds or real estate, but focuses on high-frequency trading instruments that match the preferences of crypto users. Compared to traditional brokers like Interactive Brokers, TradFi's asset selection is more streamlined, emphasizing highly liquid global markets.

Having broad coverage is far from enough. The trading experience is key.

Bitget TradFi integrates the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform, which is the standard tool for TradFi, supporting advanced charts, EAs (Expert Advisors), and algorithmic trading. Users can connect their MT5 account through Bitget without additional registration. Its core mechanism is CFDs: users do not own the underlying assets but instead enter into contracts with the platform, settling gains and losses based on price differentials.

Bitget TradFi does not create a quirky crypto interface but, through MT5 as a global financial standard tool, enables even non-crypto-native traders to smoothly enter the crypto-driven financial ecosystem without changing any operational habits or abandoning any EA strategies.

Bitget uses USDT as a bridge, allowing crypto users to transfer funds directly from their wallets instead of through bank transfers. The trading process: users deposit USDT into Bitget, convert it to their MT5 account balance, and conduct trades. During settlement, gains and losses are returned in USDT, supporting instant withdrawals to a crypto wallet or on-chain address. This undoubtedly eliminates the significant inconvenience and trouble of repeated fiat currency transactions.

In terms of security, Bitget employs cold-hot wallet separation, multi-signature, and third-party audits. MT5 integration ensures real-time data synchronization, but potential risks include slippage (price execution deviation) and forced liquidation.

Overall, what Bitget TradFi aims to do is practical bridging. It targets crypto-native users, providing a TradFi entry point, but relying on external liquidity providers may also expose certain limitations in extreme market conditions. Therefore, as an investor, attention to risk control is still necessary.

Product Features

Investors who have traded cryptocurrencies and then experienced traditional trading platforms and brokers will definitely feel a strong sense of discomfort. Conversely, users who transition from traditional stock platforms to crypto trading platforms undoubtedly have a completely new understanding of the trading experience.

Traditional brokers such as FXCM or OANDA rely on banking systems and regulatory frameworks, while crypto accounts leverage blockchain and stablecoins, providing unique advantages. An analysis of the three dimensions of entry barriers, fees, and capital efficiency all have significant advantages.

First, Low Entry Barriers.

Traditional forex/commodity trading requires strict KYC (Know Your Customer), including identity verification, address validation, and bank account linking. Account opening may take several days, and for investors in regions such as Southeast Asia and Latin America, accessing assets like the S&P 500 index or Brent crude oil may face very high local barriers. In addition, the leverage ratio is subject to regulatory limits, such as the EU ESMA regulation capping retail clients at a maximum of 1:30.

In contrast, Bitget TradFi has lower entry barriers, with users only needing a crypto wallet and basic verification to deposit using USDT. Through a single account and stablecoin, investors from any region can cross geographic financial divides and enjoy liquidity in sync with Wall Street. In a sense, Bitget TradFi can be seen as a platform for democratizing global quality assets.

With leverage of up to 500x, it attracts those with a high-risk appetite, meeting the needs of high-volatility investors.

This is particularly user-friendly for emerging market users—no need for forex conversion or cross-border transfers, funds can be directly transferred from other trading platforms or on-chain wallets. Bitget holds multiple licenses, and the platform is also regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius, ensuring fairness and security of the trades.

Second, fees are significantly reduced.

For example, for contracts with the same opening value of $100,000 for both gold and bitcoin, the fee for the latter is 20 USDT, while the fee for gold is even lower at 1.5 USDT.

TradFi fees are as low as 1/13 of traditional crypto contracts, more than 90% cheaper than regular coin-margined/perpetual contracts, allowing the same funds to open positions more than 10 times larger. This completely solves the dilemma for crypto retail investors who want to trade gold/forex but are deterred by high fees.

Do not underestimate a fee; as user trading frequency and position size increase, these fees accumulate over time, becoming a significant expense.

According to the official documentation, currently Bitget VIP3 and above users receive fee discounts when trading forex, precious metals, commodities, oil, and indices.

Capital Efficiency is also a key highlight.

Traditional systems rely on SWIFT or ACH transfers, with deposits taking 1-3 days and withdrawals even longer. Traditional brokers (such as Interactive Brokers or Forex.com) require deposits to go through layers of bank reviews. On the other hand, Bitget TradFi leverages blockchain technology to achieve instant financial liquidity flow, which is not only a benefit for crypto players but also a necessity for global arbitrageurs.

Funds are idle with no earnings during the settlement period. Crypto accounts, on the other hand, enable instant transfers: USDT is confirmed in seconds on the blockchain, supporting DeFi lending to earn interest.

At Bitget TradFi, users can stake idle USDT or provide liquidity to pools, earning interest while trading. The capital utilization rate is higher — switching from crypto futures to forex just requires a click, avoiding platform fragmentation. In quantitative terms, the fund turnover period for traditional brokers is T+2, while crypto platforms are close to real-time. This is crucial in fast-paced markets, such as the 2025 Fed rate hike cycle, where quick responses can seize opportunities.

Overall, for crypto natives, crypto accounts are more efficient in forex/commodity trading, but are more suitable for experienced users.

Hands-On Experience

To evaluate Bitget TradFi's actual performance, I simulated a typical user flow based on the official guide and user feedback. Testing environment: Android App version, using a demo account.

One point to note is that users first need to create an MT5 account password (different from the Bitget main account) before proceeding.

The main screen displays real-time quotes: forex pairs, candlestick charts, customizable indicators such as MACD, RSI, and other indicators. Its trading is not significantly different from regular cryptocurrency trading.

Trade execution: Place market orders, the system shows potential P&L and margin requirements. Setting stop-loss/take-profit is simple. The experience during testing was smooth.

During market closures, investors cannot carry out trading activities, including placing orders.

Transferring back from MT5 to the spot account, then withdrawing to a wallet incurs 0 fees and the process is seamless. Overall, the user experience exceeded expectations but may be steep for newcomers — the MT5 learning curve is steep. Some minor potential issues include liquidity dependence on third parties, and extreme events such as black swans could cause interruptions. Compared to traditional platforms, Bitget is more flexible but may be slightly inferior in terms of stability.

Bitget TradFi is suitable for expanding crypto user base, but users need to enhance risk awareness. In actual trading, combining DeFi tools can improve efficiency.

The Global Financial On-chain Eve, laying the groundwork for all investors in advance

Paul Atkins, Chairman of the U.S. SEC, predicts that within the next two years, the entire U.S. financial market may migrate to blockchain technology supporting cryptocurrency. "This will not only be a trend for the next 10 years, but may also become a reality in just two years. The next step will come with digital assets, market digitization, and tokenization, bringing 'huge benefits' for transparency and risk management."

In correspondence, Brian Armstrong, CEO of the U.S. exchange platform Coinbase, recently stated that the platform's primary goal for 2026 is to develop a comprehensive trading platform covering cryptocurrency, stocks, prediction markets, commodities—including spot, futures, and options, and more.

The tide is rising.

Before the large-scale migration of traditional finance to the blockchain, Bitget TradFi is not just for crypto users to play with gold and silver but has laid the foundation in advance for all investors (regardless of background).

The launch of Bitget TradFi may signify a transformation from a pure crypto platform to a comprehensive financial service provider.

First, it expands the user base. Bitget's user base has reached 120 million, mainly comprising crypto retail investors. Through TradFi, it attracts TradFi investors into crypto, targeting the multi-trillion-dollar forex market by integrating crypto, stocks, and on-chain assets to form a closed-loop ecosystem and increase stickiness. Second, income diversification. The crypto market is highly cyclical, with trading volume declining in bear markets and in a current cycle where altcoins generally lack wealth effect, leading to a steep decline in market enthusiasm. TradFi can provide a stable income source, reducing reliance on spot/futures.

Just as Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said, "Good birds choose trees to nest, capital seeks profits. Today's traders are no longer limited to a single investment track. The mission of a trading platform is to break boundaries, making asset cross-over and circulation safer and more efficient. The launch of TradFi is an important part of Bitget's UEX (Panoramic Trading Platform) plan, providing users with flexibility on the same platform, eliminating barriers to cross-market trading."

Overall, Bitget TradFi is not just a product but one of its important strategic moves, as the next-generation global financial investment platform is advancing rapidly.

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