A joint report by Bitget and Nansen, released on October 29, 2025, reveals that institutional traders now account for approximately 80% of Bitget’s total trading volume as of September 2025, positioning the exchange as a major player in institutional crypto adoption. This marks a dramatic shift, with institutional spot trading rising from 39.4% in January 2025 to 72.6% by July 30, and futures institutional market makers climbing from 3% to 56.6% in the same period. Bitget’s average monthly trading volume hit $750 billion in the first half of 2025, with derivatives comprising 90% of activity, and cumulative derivatives volume reaching $11.5 trillion from November 2023 to June 2025. This growth underscores Bitget’s evolution from a retail-focused platform to a hub for professional traders, driven by enhanced liquidity and institutional-grade tools.
The report highlights several drivers behind this institutional dominance. Bitget’s liquidity metrics, including order book depth and execution quality, now rival those of Binance and OKX, enabling large trades with minimal slippage—crucial for high-frequency and algorithmic strategies. Key contributors include:
Nansen analyst Nicolai Søndergaard noted, “Bitget’s Amihud Illiquidity Ratio of 0.0014 and Roll Spread Estimate of 9.02 basis points align with industry benchmarks, evolving it into an institutional-grade venue.” Bitget’s CEO Gracy Chen described liquidity as “the heartbeat of any market,” emphasizing the platform’s Universal Exchange (UEX) model bridging centralized and decentralized finance.
zBitget’s $23.1 billion trading volume in 2025 secures its second-place ranking globally, trailing only Binance ($45.9B) but ahead of Bybit ($21.7B), MEXC ($18.9B), and OKX ($16.2B). This parity in liquidity—measured by tighter bid-ask spreads and deeper order books for pairs like BTC/USDT and ETH/USDT—positions Bitget as a viable alternative for institutional traders seeking execution efficiency without the dominance of larger incumbents. The exchange’s focus on tokenized assets, ETFs, and real-world assets (RWAs) further differentiates it, with on-chain fund flow analysis showing concentrated institutional activity from 31 funds between January and September 2025.
X discussions reflect excitement, with @Cointelegraph’s post garnering 169 likes and 25 reposts, highlighting the report’s significance. Users like @sk_sahil24 summarized the data, noting the 80% institutional share and liquidity match, emphasizing Bitget’s rapid rise.
This institutional shift signals maturing crypto markets, where liquidity and compliance are paramount for attracting professional capital. Bitget’s growth—from retail copy trading to 80% institutional volume—mirrors broader trends, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs holding $153 billion (6.26% of BTC supply) by September 2025. As exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Crypto.com intensify competition with institutional platforms and partnerships (e.g., Standard Chartered with OKX), Bitget’s UEX framework—connecting CEX and DeFi—positions it for sustained expansion.
For investors, this underscores the value of platforms with deep liquidity for large trades. Monitor Bitget’s on-chain flows via Nansen and ETF trends on SoSoValue for signals of further institutional rotation.
