Bitget CEO Open Letter: UEX Will Usher in a New Era of Financial Democracy
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Bitget CEO Open Letter: UEX Will Usher in a New Era of Financial Democracy
Bitget is committed to building a "panoramic exchange," integrating global assets to propel the crypto industry into a new era of inclusive finance.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsOn New Year's Eve when I was twenty years old, I received a call from my mother. She was incredibly excited on the other end of the line, loudly telling me, "Gracy! I finally did it! I bought a big house of my own!"
For many years, this had been her dream, yet it posed a significant financial challenge. At the time, many friends advised her not to buy. "It's too expensive," they warned her. "If property prices fall, you could lose everything." Now, the value of that house is eight times what it was then. She experienced a rare opportunity in life—indeed, each generation encounters several such wealth opportunities in their lifetime that are sufficient to cross social classes.
In the crypto industry, such opportunities are unfolding. I'm not just referring to asset appreciation. Of course, Bitcoin's price is rising, but the entire industry is also evolving and expanding at an unimaginable pace.
I often hear people lament, "Our generation was born in the wrong era." We see that our parents' generation (like my mother) could afford to buy houses with their salaries at the time, followed by soaring property prices. But the truth is not that we missed opportunities; rather, we are embracing a completely different set of opportunities.
E-commerce, mobile payments, content monetization, cryptocurrency... Those of us engaged in the internet, crypto, and AI fields are the earliest perceivers and fastest adapters of this era—true "digital natives." Our parents' opportunities lay in land, licenses, and resources; our opportunities lie in code, consensus, and traffic.
All of this exists outside traditional structures, belonging to the brave who dare to embrace uncertainty. History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes. The crypto industry is entering a golden age, and Bitget is passionately advancing step by step on this journey, courageously scaling new heights.
2025 is my first full year as CEO of Bitget, and it is also the year we propel the industry to new heights. Compared to other exchanges, Bitget is still young, with immense growth potential; but by 2026, we have already taken the lead in multiple areas.
With the launch of UEX, we have become the world's first "Universal Exchange"—a next-generation exchange that offers all tradable assets on a single platform. I want to ask everyone: How many of you have checked your investment portfolio today? To accomplish this, how many tabs, apps, and wallets did you have to open? For example...
- Centralized exchanges like Bitget, Binance, or Coinbase;
- Decentralized wallets like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, or Phantom;
- If you follow the stock market, you might also check Robinhood or eToro;
- Of course, you might also use ChatGPT or DeepSeek to search for new tokens and new products...
When you frequently switch between apps, you face another issue: compromise. CEXs, DEXs, TradFi, and AI each offer the most exciting piece of the puzzle, but no single platform can simultaneously provide top-tier security, a diverse range of global assets, and a seamless interactive experience. This is precisely the problem UEX aims to solve.
In early December, after I shared the vision of UEX at the Solana Breakpoint conference in Abu Dhabi, a friend from Tether approached me. They found the concept of UEX very appealing and suggested that the meaning of "U" goes far beyond "Universal"—offering one-stop access to global core assets. It can also represent the ubiquity of stablecoins like USDT. He told me that in Asia, many crypto users affectionately refer to USDT as "U." On a UEX like Bitget, USDT acts like a universal key: with just this one pricing currency, you can invest in the world's highest-quality assets such as cryptocurrencies, stocks, gold, and forex.
UEX was initially just a spark in a team brainstorming session. We quickly realized this would be the shape of the next generation of exchanges. So, we turned ideas into plans and plans into reality.
First, we supported all crypto assets. When Bitget was founded, like most exchanges, we relied on listing teams to screen assets. But with the launch and continuous evolution of the Onchain trading section, Bitget has now opened its doors to millions of assets on chains like Ethereum, Base, Solana, BSC, and Morph. On Bitget, you can trade any crypto asset you love anytime, anywhere, completely permissionlessly.
Next, we brought RWA (Real World Assets), starting with stocks, to crypto users. Through partnerships with Ondo and xStocks, we currently support nearly 200 stock tokens and 35 stock futures, covering global giants like NVIDIA, Apple, and Tesla.
The success of UEX excites us. I am incredibly proud to announce that this month we have become the world's first exchange to surpass $10 billion in stock futures trading volume, an important milestone for the industry.
Now, we are further pushing boundaries by bringing gold, silver, forex, and CFDs (Contracts for Difference) to the crypto community. Since early December, we have opened the internal testing of TradFi services to hundreds of users. In just a few weeks, the cumulative trading volume of these assets has exceeded $10 billion, and the waitlist has surpassed 80,000 people.
All of this is just the beginning. For Bitget, 2026 will have three core strategic directions: UEX, AI, and Compliance.
UEX: A Revolution in Financial Democracy
This week, we will open TradFi services to all eligible users. This marks the beginning of rapid expansion: we will continue to increase support for stocks, commodities, and ETFs, and deepen liquidity. To ensure users not only have "access" but also an excellent experience, we will continuously enrich tools like copy trading and trading bots.
Furthermore, we will continuously optimize global asset data services, upgrade RWA tokenization solutions, and open 24/7 trading for stock perpetual contracts. UEX is not just an asset aggregator; it is a democratic revolution committed to achieving fairness in global capital markets.
Crypto AI: From Conversational Interaction to Intent-Based Trading
Exchanges are the most fertile ground for the convergence of Web3 and AI because we possess the richest user behavior data. This year, Bitget launched GetAgent, an industry-leading AI product that deeply understands the crypto market and provides instant insights for traders. Building on its success, we will drive AI models to evolve towards greater intelligence and execution capability. We will achieve a paradigm shift from "answering questions" to "executing trades," offering a personalized experience tailored to each user.
In 2026, our roadmap will cover AI search, intelligent signals, dedicated AI assistants for channel partners, AI tax experts to solve tax complexities, and AI digital humans to enhance interactive warmth.
Compliance: Embracing the New Era
The era of "wild growth" in the crypto industry is coming to an end. Clear, enforceable rules will unlock mainstream market trust, deeper liquidity, and lasting institutional participation. As one of the most active promoters of crypto mass adoption, Bitget has already obtained multiple licenses globally.
In 2026, we will adopt a more robust, phased global licensing strategy. We will prioritize core markets, gradually expand our compliance coverage, and maintain transparent, long-term communication with regulators in major financial centers. As licenses are obtained, we will establish and expand local entities, building a safe, solid, and trustworthy platform for global users.
In 2025, Bitget celebrated its seventh birthday, but our ambitions extend far beyond that.
We are building a publicly listed company with a market cap of $100 billion, a century-old enterprise with deep roots and global influence. Given the pace of medical advancement, by Bitget's centennial celebration, I might not be around, but if I am, I will certainly raise a glass of champagne in one hand, wave a cane with the other, and celebrate with everyone.
Right now, I have already raised my glass. So I propose a toast: To an amazing year for Bitget! To the thriving and maturing crypto industry! To the success of each and every one of us in 2026, cheers!
Gracy Chen
Chief Executive Officer, Bitget
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