The cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has set a taker fee of 0.0065% for market makers trading futures on stocks, metals, commodities, and indices. This promotion runs from May 1 to June 30, 2026, according to a press release.
The reduced rate applies only to futures market makers. Other users will continue to pay fees based on their PRO/VIP levels. The offer covers contracts on tokenized stocks, precious metals, commodities, and stock indices.
Attracting market makers is expected to narrow spreads, enhance order book depth, and provide more stable pricing for TradFi contracts. For end traders, this means reduced slippage when executing large orders on stocks and commodities.
This decision reflects the growing trend of TradFi trading on cryptocurrency exchanges. In March, derivatives accounted for 76.5% of the total turnover on centralized exchanges (CEX), the highest level since September 2023. Gold has entered the top five assets by futures volume.
“Liquidity demonstrates how effectively multi-asset trading works in practice. As institutional players increasingly engage with crypto assets, stocks, and commodities simultaneously, the quality of order execution and transaction costs become key factors,” said Bitget CEO Gracy Chen.
The fee reduction is part of Bitget's strategy to develop a universal exchange (UEX) model. This platform provides access to cryptocurrencies, derivatives, and traditional financial instruments through a single account. According to 2025 results, the share of institutional market makers in futures volume increased from 3% to 60%, while the total turnover of tokenized stock futures exceeded $15 billion.
According to the press release, by optimizing fees for institutional participants, Bitget aims to increase its market share in areas where crypto infrastructure intersects with traditional finance.
More details about the fee reduction can be found on the Bitget website.
Previously, Bitget updated its market maker incentive program for spot and futures trading, introducing a tiered fee structure to deepen liquidity in the order book.