Bitget UEX adds tokenized gold, stocks for 24/7 USDT trading

• Lyla Velez
• March 5, 2026
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Key Points:

• Bitget UEX now supports tokenized gold and stocks alongside crypto trading.
• Unified multi-asset venue aims to streamline onboarding and execution for users.
• Adoption surges: $1B tokenized stocks, 4,900% gold spike signal engagement.

Bitget unveiled an upgrade that brings tokenized gold and stocks into its Universal Exchange (UEX) alongside crypto. The move consolidates multi-asset access under one trading venue, aiming to streamline onboarding and execution.

As reported by GlobeNewswire, Bitget surpassed $1 billion in cumulative tokenized stock spot volume, with a 4,900% spike in tokenized gold trading concentrated in December 2025 (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/01/07/3214625/0/en/Bitget-Crosses-1B-Tokenized-Stock-Spot-Volume-Amid-4-900-Spike-in-Tokenized-Gold-Trading.html). These adoption metrics suggest growing user engagement with TradFi assets on crypto-native rails. Liquidity conditions and market structure are evolving as new participants test these instruments.

Based on data from CoinGecko, Bitget recorded a 45.5% year-over-year increase in trading volume and reached the sixth-largest global market share in early 2026. While historical data do not predict future outcomes, they frame the context for UEX expansion.

How USDT-settled trading works across gold, stocks, and crypto

USDT-settled trading uses stablecoin collateral to margin and settle positions across tokenized gold, tokenized stocks, and cryptocurrencies. PnL is denominated in USDT, reducing foreign exchange steps when switching between asset classes and enabling 24/7 access.

As reported by TheStreet, tokenized U.S. stock futures volumes on Bitget surged 4,468% from mid-October through end-November 2025, while spot trading in tokenized stocks rose 452% month over month (https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/bitget-sees-record-4468-surge-in-tokenized-u-s-stock-futures-volume). The figures indicate rapid uptake during market catalysts, though volumes can fluctuate.

According to Ainvest, institutional traders accounted for roughly 80% of tokenized stock spot volume on Bitget in December 2025 (https://www.ainvest.com/news/institutionalization-tokenized-stocks-era-digital-asset-trading-platforms-2601/). Greater institutional participation can tighten spreads and influence liquidity provisioning, but it may also concentrate flow during volatility.

Bitget frames UEX as a response to converging user expectations across TradFi and crypto. “Institutions want compliant access at scale,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget.

Tokenized gold vs traditional gold ETFs: key differences

Tokenized gold typically trades around the clock in crypto-style order books and settles in USDT. Traditional gold ETFs trade during exchange hours and settle in fiat via brokerages, subject to market holidays and cutoffs.

Custody and claim structure differ. Tokenized exposures can be token-linked or derivative-like, introducing counterparty and regulatory considerations that are distinct from ETF structures holding metal in trust.

As reported by BitcoinInsider, tokenized gold has, in some cases, overtaken certain gold ETFs by trading velocity during volatile sessions, driven by 24/7 availability and lower transaction overhead (https://www.bitcoininsider.org/article/278537/tokenized-gold-capturing-share-traditional-etfs). Velocity is distinct from assets under management and does not imply similar risk profiles.

At the time of this writing, Bitget Token (BGB) trades near $2.23. This contextual figure should not be interpreted as guidance or a forecast.