bitget, the world’s largest universal exchange (UEX), ranked second globally in perpetual equity contracts market share in the first quarter of 2026, according to a report. Crypto Exchange Report Q1 2026 from TokenInsightThis result highlights the growing interest in equity derivatives as demand expands beyond crypto-native assets toward broader market exposure.
The broader shift toward tokenized and multi-asset trading is still in its early stages, but the direction is becoming increasingly clear. According to the report, average daily trading volume for equity perpetual contracts was approximately $423 million during the quarter, reflecting steady growth in the segment. This trend is consistent with the strategy. Bitget in the field of TradFi tokenization, published in February 2026, which predicted that annual stock trading volume could grow from the current $100-$130 trillion to $160-$200 trillion by 2030 as more stocks move on-chain.
Bitget’s position reflects the company’s early entry into this segment, launching perpetual stock futures in September 2025. In Q1 2026, Bitget accounted for 22,61% of the Stock Perpetuals segment, with an average daily trading volume of $95,74 million. The exchange has consistently strengthened its position in this category, demonstrating the industry’s shift to a universal exchange (UEX) strategy and its ability to provide broader market access through its proven trading infrastructure.
“This milestone reflects more than just category growth. It shows that users are responding to a broader shift in how trading platforms should serve them,” said Bitget CEO Gracie Chen. “Our goal is to make Bitget a platform where users can seamlessly transition between crypto and traditional assets. Our results in the Stock Perpetuals segment are one step in realizing this long-term vision.”
Beyond perpetual equity contracts, the report also highlights Bitget’s strong position in the broader exchange market. In Q1 2026, Bitget ranked fifth globally by overall exchange market share, accounting for 7,70% of total industry trading volume. Its share remained stable quarter-on-quarter, increasing by 0,02 percentage points despite the overall market slowdown, strengthening Bitget’s position among the top five peers in both the crypto-native segment and the emerging trading segment related to traditional financial instruments.
Bitget’s performance in the Stock Perpetuals segment reflects Universal Exchange’s broader strategy to unify cryptocurrencies and expand market access within a single trading environment. The platform has already established a leading position in tokenized equities, and growth in the perpetual equity contracts segment indicates further development of the infrastructure, liquidity, and access tools needed to transition traditional markets to the on-chain and crypto ecosystem.
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