The Bitget crypto exchange has rapidly expanded its presence in the global derivatives market, doubling its market share to 7.2% in 2025.
The Bitget crypto exchange has rapidly expanded its presence in the global derivatives market, doubling its market share to 7.2% in 2025.
According to a newly released report co-published with Bitcoin.com, Bitget is now the third-largest derivatives exchange worldwide by trading volume, trailing only Binance and OKX.
In April 2025 alone, Bitget processed $92 billion in futures volume, reflecting strong momentum in both retail and institutional participation. The exchange’s market share grew significantly this year, from 4.6% at the start of 2025 to 7.2%.
Notably, Bitget has gained a leading edge in ETH-based derivatives, surpassing Binance in liquidity within critical trading ranges.
“Crypto Derivatives 101 – Market Breakdown: Who’s Winning the Race?”
The guide serves as a beginner-friendly resource that explains core derivative instruments such as futures, options, and perpetual swaps, and how they are used for hedging, speculation, and arbitrage.
The report also offers a detailed comparison between centralized exchanges (CEX) like Bitget and decentralized exchanges (DEX). It weighed factors like liquidity, fees, slippage, and custody.
Bitget’s user-centric approach, including an intuitive UI, low fees, and fiat on-ramps, makes it particularly attractive to retail traders. At the same time, its robust risk management and regulatory compliance appeal to institutional clients.
Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, emphasized the importance of education in broadening crypto adoption:
Eli Bordun, Partnership Director at Bitcoin.com, added that derivatives are no longer tools just for professionals. “They are becoming increasingly relevant for everyday users, DAOs, and traditional financial players entering crypto,” Bordun remarked.
Furthermore, the report highlights several trends set to redefine crypto derivatives markets. They include the rise of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) integrated into derivatives products, and the growth of AI-powered trading platforms that enhance portfolio management and risk mitigation.
Additionally, improving regulatory clarity, driven by frameworks like the EU’s MiCA and Singapore’s MAS, is paving the way for responsible innovation in this space.
Bitget is also at the forefront of the evolving CeDeFi (Centralized-Decentralized Finance) model, combining the security and usability of centralized platforms with the openness and composability of decentralized finance.
As Bitget cements its position among the top global derivatives exchanges, its focus on education and innovation highlights a promising future for new and experienced crypto traders.
