Bitget Becomes the World’s #3 Derivatives Exchange in 2025—Here’s How They Did It

Bitget, the rapidly growing cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 innovator, has just claimed the #3 spot in the global crypto derivatives race, according to a joint report with Bitcoin.com titled “Crypto Derivatives 101 – Market Breakdown: Who’s Winning the Race?”

With futures trading volume hitting $92 billion in April 2025 alone, Bitget has doubled its market share from 4.6% to 7.2% within the year, now sitting just behind Binance (38%) and OKX. The platform’s aggressive push into ETH-based derivatives, where it now outpaces Binance in liquidity within key trading ranges, has been a major contributor to this surge.

A User-First Approach to Crypto Derivatives

Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, explains the mission behind the momentum: “Crypto derivatives have long been seen as intimidating. With this report, we want to educate and empower. Our growth proves that simplicity, transparency, and powerful tools can coexist—and Bitget is leading that charge.”

The newly released Bitget Crypto Derivatives 101 guide breaks down the complex world of crypto futures, options, and perpetual swaps into accessible, beginner-friendly language. But it’s more than a textbook—it’s a strategic blueprint that positions Bitget at the heart of crypto’s next evolution.

What Makes Bitget Different?

The report outlines several reasons for Bitget’s rising dominance:

AI-powered trading tools that help users strategize and mitigate risk

Superior liquidity, especially in ETH and altcoin futures

Retail-friendly UI and low fees

Strong regulatory focus, making it attractive for institutions

Education-first philosophy, especially crucial for first-time traders

 

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In a side-by-side comparison of centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) exchanges, Bitget holds its own. While DEXs like GMX and Hyperliquid offer transparency and custody, Bitget stands out with capital efficiency and deep liquidity—both key for institutions managing large trades.

Industry Trends to Watch

The report also identifies the next wave of crypto derivative trends – Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs) entering structured derivatives products, AI and automation optimizing retail and institutional strategies, CeDeFi models, combining intuitive UX with DeFi accessibility and Improving regulatory clarity, especially in the EU and Asia

Bitcoin.com’s Eli Bordun sums it up best: “This guide is about access. Whether you’re a student, a DAO, or a Wall Street fund, you deserve to understand these tools—and Bitget is building that bridge.”