Ethereum News Today: Institutional Surge Drives Bitget to $750B Derivatives Milestone

Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has demonstrated substantial growth in derivatives trading volume and liquidity leadership in the first half of 2025, according to a CoinDesk Market Data Deep-Dive report. Between November 2023 and June 2025, Bitget recorded a cumulative $11.5 trillion in derivatives volume, positioning it among the top four global exchanges during that period. In 2025 alone, the platform’s average monthly derivatives trading volume reached $750 billion, with nearly 90% of that volume attributed to derivatives. This performance underscores Bitget’s growing influence in the crypto market, even amid relatively subdued trading conditions [3].

Institutional adoption has been a key driver behind Bitget’s expansion. The report noted a significant shift in the exchange’s user base, with institutions accounting for 80% of spot trading volume and 50% of derivatives volume in the first half of 2025. This represents a doubling of the assets under management year-to-date, a trend attributed to the platform’s enhanced product offerings, such as its Liquidity Incentive Program, institutional lending suite, and a unified margin system set to launch later in the quarter. The institutionalization of Bitget’s user base is reshaping its market dynamics and increasing its role as a core infrastructure provider for institutional investors [4].

The performance of Bitget’s native token, BGB, also attracted attention in the report. BGB ranks as the third-most traded spot asset after Bitcoin and Ethereum and contributed to the exchange’s highest-ever spot market share of 5.2% in May 2025. Collectively, BTC, ETH, and BGB accounted for 44% of total spot trading activity on the platform, highlighting the sustained institutional demand for these assets. The token’s price, which surpassed $5 as of December 2024, reflects a year-to-date gain of 860%, driven by institutional interest and platform integrations that offer discounts and exclusive access to products like Launchpad and PoolX [1].

Liquidity leadership has further cemented Bitget’s position in the market. The exchange was ranked number one for liquidity depth in Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) and number two for Bitcoin (BTC). Its average Bitcoin slippage for $100,000 trades stood at 0.0074%, placing Bitget among the top three globally for execution quality. This level of liquidity has made the platform an attractive option for traders seeking efficient and reliable execution, particularly in altcoins and niche markets [3].

Looking ahead, Bitget’s strategic initiatives, such as the launch of its Onchain platform in April 2025, have contributed to a 32% month-on-month increase in spot trading volumes. The exchange has also strengthened its position in XRP derivatives and maintained dominance in Layer-1 and memecoin sectors. With its expanding institutional footprint, enhanced altcoin depth, and hybrid on-chain/off-chain liquidity model, Bitget is positioned to continue shaping the next phase of exchange evolution in the crypto market [4].

Source:

[1] What is the Real Use-Case of BGB (Bitget Token)? (https://www.bitget.com/blog/articles/what-is-the-real-use-case-of-bgb)

[2] PI Coin Price Today , PI Network Price , Pi Price (https://www.bitget.com/price/pi-network)

[3] Bitget Records Over Half a Trillion Monthly Derivatives Average, Tops ETH and SOL Liquidity in CoinDesk Report (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/28/3140882/0/en/Bitget-Records-Over-Half-a-Trillion-Monthly-Derivatives-Average-Tops-ETH-and-SOL-Liquidity-in-CoinDesk-Report.html)

[4] Bitget surpasses $750 billion in monthly derivatives trading as CoinDesk ranks it top for ETH and SOL liquidity (https://finbold.com/bitget-surpasses-750-billion-in-monthly-derivatives-trading-as-coindesk-ranks-it-top-for-eth-and-sol-liquidity/)