Bitget Bridges Web2 and Web3 with Zero-Fee Trading and 50x Leverage on AI-DeFi Pairs

Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has expanded its product offerings with the launch of USDT-margined perpetual contracts for UAI and FOLKS, both with maximum leverage of 50x. The move, announced on November 7, 2025, includes the simultaneous activation of contract trading bots, further enhancing accessibility for algorithmic and automated trading strategies. This follows a broader push by the exchange to integrate traditional and digital assets under its UEX framework, which unites crypto, stock tokens, and onchain assets in a single platform.

The launch of UAI and FOLKS perpetual contracts aligns with Bitget's strategy to deepen its position in the rapidly evolving AI and decentralized finance (DeFi) sectors. UAI, a tokenized representation of the U.S. Dollar Index, and FOLKS, a synthetic asset tied to the Folks Protocol, cater to traders seeking exposure to macroeconomic trends and blockchain-based financial instruments. The 50x leverage option underscores Bitget's focus on attracting speculative traders, particularly during periods of heightened market volatility.

Earlier this month, Bitget also introduced a zero-fee and zero-gas campaign for U.S. stock token trading, offering users access to over 100 top equities such as Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia. The promotion, active through December 6, 2025, is part of the exchange's effort to capitalize on earnings season, a period marked by increased trading activity. Gracy Chen, Bitget's CEO, emphasized that removing transaction costs allows users to "focus purely on the markets they believe in," a sentiment that reflects the exchange's broader mission to bridge Web2 and Web3 ecosystems.

In parallel, Bitget has continued to diversify its crypto listings, recently listed Kite (KITE) for spot trading. The exchange highlighted Kite's infrastructure as a critical layer for enabling seamless interactions between autonomous systems and onchain finance, positioning it as a strategic asset for developers and traders navigating the intersection of AI and blockchain.

The UEX model, which combines centralized trading efficiency with tokenized finance accessibility, has positioned Bitget as a key player in the convergence of traditional and digital markets. With over 120 million users globally, the exchange is leveraging its scale to offer tools that simplify access to a broad range of assets, from stock tokens to AI-native protocols.