Bitget
⭐ Trust Score: 10/10
🏆 Arbi.TEAM 9/10
📋 Basic information
📊 Trading statistics
📖 About exchange
Bitget
Exchange focused on copy trading and derivatives
General Information
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Country | Seychelles |
| Type | CEX |
| Trust Score | 10/10 |
| Global Rank | #7 |
| 24h Volume (BTC) | 14,119.39 |
| Listed Coins | 611 |
| Trading Pairs | 699 |
| CEO | Gracy Chen |
History
Bitget founded in 2018 with a derivatives focus. While competitors chased spot volume, Bitget concentrated on futures and options.
In 2020 it secured $20M from Foresight Ventures for copy trading development. Within a year Bitget became global copy trading volume leader.
In 2022 the $300M Protection Fund launched. In 2023 Bitget sponsored Juventus and partnered with Lionel Messi. By 2024 users exceeded 25 million.
Key Features
Copy Trading
World's largest copy trading platform. 100,000+ lead traders with detailed statistics and configurable risk.
Futures
Perpetual and quarterly contracts with leverage up to 125x. Deep liquidity with tight spreads.
Protection Fund
$300M insurance fund for emergency coverage. Regular Proof of Reserves audits.
Bitget Earn
Savings accounts, PoS staking, structured deposits, and Launchpool for token farming.
Spot Market
600+ coins and 700 pairs. Aggressively lists mid and small-cap tokens.
Mobile App
Full functionality: spot, futures, copy trading. Push notifications for lead trader activity.
Trading Fees
| Market | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|
| Spot | 0.10% | 0.10% |
| Futures | 0.02% | 0.06% |
| Copy Trading | 0.10% | 0.10% |
| Margin | 0.10% | 0.10% |
BGB holders receive discounts. VIP tiers 1-5 lower rates. Referral: 40% discount for invitee, up to 50% for referrer.
Security
Geography & KYC
Availability: 150+ countries KYC: Tiered — basic for withdrawals up to 10 BTC/day Banned in: USA, Singapore, China, Iran, North Korea
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Copy trading market leader
- Low futures fees
- $300M protection fund
- Brand partnerships (Juventus, Messi)
- Proof of Reserves
❌ Cons
- Limited coin selection (611)
- Spot liquidity weaker than top 5
- Blocked in some EU countries
- Limited fiat withdrawal
User Reviews
Trustpilot: 3.8, 2,000+ reviews. Copy traders praise platform and leader statistics. Negative feedback on weekend withdrawal delays. Community values Bitget Shield protecting against negative futures balance.
Arbitrage suitability assessment — will be added later
Personal user experience — will be added later