Bitget to Showcase Universal Exchange Vision at WikiEXPO Hong Kong

The WikiEXPO, a leading global fintech industry event, will take place on July 23 in Hong Kong. As a supporting partner of the event, Bitget, a global digital asset trading platform, will join industry leaders, financial institutions, fintech companies, and professional experts from around the world to explore emerging trends and innovations shaping the future of global finance.

Corporate Overview

Founded in 2018, Bitget has grown from a derivatives-focused cryptocurrency exchange into what it describes as the industrys first Universal Exchange (UEX). Serving more than 125 million users across over 150 countries and regions, the company aims to integrate crypto assets and traditional financial products within a unified trading infrastructure.

Bitgets long-term vision is to contribute to a more equitable financial ecosystem driven by the evolution of blockchain and digital assets. Its mission centers on enabling secure, efficient, and intelligent digital transactions while improving accessibility to global financial markets through technology.

The companys Universal Exchange model seeks to bridge the historical divide between digital assets and traditional finance. Through a single account, users can access cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized equities, ETFs, commodities, foreign exchange products, and precious metals, with stablecoins serving as the settlement layer and cross-asset margin supporting capital efficiency.

Evolution of the Universal Exchange

Bitget‘s Universal Exchange vision represents the latest stage of the company’s development. Introduced in 2025, the concept reflects its effort to create a unified liquidity infrastructure that brings together crypto-native assets and traditional financial instruments.

Earlier in its development, Bitget became known for introducing copy trading products designed to lower the barriers to participation for retail traders. Building on that user-focused philosophy, the platform has continued expanding its ecosystem. During the first quarter of 2025 alone, Bitget added nearly 20 million new users, bringing its global user base to more than 125 million.

The company has also expanded its product portfolio through initiatives including IPO-linked investment products, tokenized equities, and crypto-native access to U.S. stock options, reflecting the growing convergence between blockchain technology and traditional financial markets.

Recent Milestones

Over the past year, Bitget has introduced several strategic developments aligned with its Universal Exchange roadmap.

In May 2026, the company launched Reality, a licensed financial platform dedicated to the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), enabling eligible users to gain crypto-native exposure to traditional financial assets.

In June 2026, Bitget introduced Stock 2.0, an upgraded tokenized equity product designed to improve liquidity, asset transparency, and capital efficiency through 1:1 economic mapping with underlying stocks and broader integration across the Bitget ecosystem.

Later that month, the company launched U.S. Stock Options Trading, becoming one of the first major cryptocurrency exchanges to provide crypto-native access to options on individual U.S.-listed equities, further expanding its cross-market trading capabilities.

Alongside product development, Bitget has continued investing in community initiatives and global partnerships. Collaborations with organizations and brands including Lionel Messi, Juventus FC, MotoGP, LALIGA, and the UNTOLD Festival have supported broader public engagement with digital assets. Educational initiatives such as Blockchain4Youth and Blockchain4Her, together with its collaboration with UNICEF, aim to promote blockchain education and financial inclusion globally.

Products and Technology

Bitgets product ecosystem is centered around the Universal Exchange framework, providing access to a broad range of digital and tokenized financial assets through a unified platform.

Among its core offerings are:

• Access to more than 2 million crypto tokens and over 500 tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, foreign exchange products, and precious metals;
• 24/7 tokenized equity trading, allowing users in different regions and time zones to trade selected tokenized assets with stablecoin settlement;
• Bitget IPO Prime, designed to broaden access to selected early-stage investment opportunities for retail participants.

Technology continues to play a central role in the companys platform development. While Bitget has long offered automated trading and copy trading tools, its evolution toward an AI-native exchange is changing how users interact with these capabilities. AI is increasingly embedded into the trading experience, helping users interpret market data, develop strategies, and move from analysis to execution more efficiently. Products such as GetAgent Playbook, Smart Portfolios, and copy trading capabilities, with the objective of simplifying investment decision-making and improving trading efficiency through intelligent automation.

Leadership and Corporate Culture

Bitget‘s leadership team combines experience from both digital assets and traditional financial services. Chief Executive Officer Gracy Chen has overseen the company’s strategic transition from a derivatives platform to the Universal Exchange model while supporting its international expansion and institutional partnerships.

Chief Legal Officer Hon Ng, whose background includes traditional finance, leads the companys legal and regulatory strategy, supporting compliance as Bitget expands into tokenized equities and real-world asset markets.

Internally, Bitget promotes a corporate philosophy referred to as “Subtraction”, encouraging teams to simplify processes, reduce operational complexity, and improve efficiency. Artificial intelligence has also become an integral part of daily workflows, supporting employees in enhancing productivity while maintaining a user-focused approach to product development.

This culture is complemented by a strong emphasis on user experience, with product decisions guided by the objective of improving accessibility, efficiency, and long-term value for users.

Industry Recognition

Bitget has received recognition from financial media organizations and industry institutions for its growth, product innovation, and operational development.

Recent acknowledgements include:

• Ranked among Forbes Top 25 Most Trusted Crypto Exchanges (2025);
• Best Crypto Exchange in the Middle East, TradingView Broker Awards 2025;
• Best Crypto Exchange, Benzinga Fintech Awards 2025;
• Multiple legal industry awards presented by LexisNexis and Asian Legal Business;
• Its first CFD industry award in 2026, recognizing progress in advancing its Universal Exchange strategy.

Looking Ahead

Looking forward, Bitget plans to continue expanding its Universal Exchange ecosystem while supporting the growing integration of blockchain technology and traditional financial markets.

The company expects tokenization to play an increasingly significant role in the global financial system over the coming years and aims to further develop infrastructure that supports digital representations of real-world assets. Future priorities also include expanding tokenized U.S. equity products, strengthening liquidity across global asset classes, enhancing AI-assisted trading capabilities, and pursuing localized regulatory licensing to support compliant international growth.

Through continued investment in technology, infrastructure, and regulatory alignment, Bitget seeks to contribute to a more connected, accessible, and efficient global financial ecosystem.