Bitget has emerged as a major force in institutional crypto trading, reaching $23.1 billion in trading volume according to a new report by blockchain analytics firm Nansen.
The study highlights Bitget’s rapid transformation into one of the most liquid venues in global digital asset markets, second only to the top exchange by volume.
Nansen’s analysis points to a steep rise in institutional engagement throughout 2025. Institutional spot trading on Bitget climbed from 39.4% of total activity in January to 72.6% by July, while futures volumes saw a similar surge, with market makers now representing over half of all trades. These trends reflect the exchange’s strengthening position as a key liquidity hub, supported by consistent order-book depth across major trading pairs such as BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, and SOL/USDT.
Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, said the platform’s mission goes beyond simple market access. “Liquidity is the heartbeat of any market,” she explained, emphasizing that the company’s Universal Exchange (UEX) model provides institutions and retail traders alike with both transparency and confidence in execution quality.
Bitget’s Universal Exchange Model Gains Momentum
The Nansen report further notes that Bitget’s liquidity remains among the most stable in the industry, citing an Amihud illiquidity ratio of 0.0014 and a Roll spread of just 9.02 basis points. These figures place Bitget close to the global median and underscore its ability to maintain tight spreads and low slippage even during volatile trading conditions.
In addition, Bitget has expanded its institutional lending and custody services, now offering tailored loans of up to $10 million USDT with flexible collateral options spanning over 300 assets. The exchange has also integrated with leading custodians including Fireblocks, Copper, and OSL to reinforce its infrastructure and security standards.
Institutional Adoption Redefining Market Standards
The report underlines a broader trend of institutionalization within crypto markets, where liquidity depth, execution speed, and transparency are increasingly seen as the new pillars of trust. Corporate treasuries, funds, and ETF issuers are now adopting professional-grade trading solutions, transforming exchanges like Bitget into fully-fledged financial gateways bridging traditional and decentralized finance.
Founded in 2018, Bitget has grown to serve over 120 million users in more than 150 countries. Beyond trading, the company has developed a widely used non-custodial wallet supporting over 130 blockchains and 20,000 decentralized applications. Its partnerships with organizations like UNICEF and sports brands such as LALIGA and MotoGP™ underscore its global ambitions and efforts to advance blockchain education and adoption.
Bitget’s rapid institutional expansion and deep liquidity profile now position it as one of the central players shaping the next stage of the crypto market’s evolution.
