According to TokenInsight's most recent Crypto Exchange Report, Bitget recorded nearly $70 billion in TradFi perpetual trading volume during the second quarter of 2026, demonstrating the rapid growth of traditional finance-linked products throughout the digital asset sector.
TradFi volumes surge
According to the report, one of the cryptocurrency exchange segments that grew the fastest during the quarter was TradFi perpetuals. The sector's monthly trading volume rose from roughly $52 billion in January to $268 billion by June, indicating an increase in demand for traditional financial market-related products.
Derivatives known as TradFi perpetuals give traders exposure to real-world financial products, including stocks, commodities, and foreign exchange instruments, without actually owning the underlying asset. As exchanges look to expand their services beyond cryptocurrencies and attract users interested in both traditional and digital markets, the market has grown.
TokenInsight reports that the main source of growth during the quarter was equity perpetuals. As more and more exchanges introduced products connected to tokenized stocks, public offerings, and other tangible assets, what was once considered a niche category became a more important area of industry competition.
Bitget's involvement in the sector came after a number of products related to its broader Universal Exchange strategy were introduced. Initiatives like IPO Prime and Stocks 2.0 were highlighted by TokenInsight as noteworthy developments during the quarter.
Bitget's TradFi volumes on the rise
Additionally, according to the report, TradFi perpetuals accounted for 8.61% of Bitget's total derivatives trading volume, which is among the highest percentages among major centralized exchanges.
The exchange strengthened its overall position in the derivatives market beyond TradFi-related products. Bitget's futures open interest market share increased from 7.81% in the first quarter to 8.58% in the second, according to TokenInsight data. This represents one of the biggest gains among the exchanges covered in the report.
The results coincide with shifts in exchange activity. Spot market activity increased from $3.3 trillion to $4.5 trillion during Q2, despite a slight decline in aggregate cryptocurrency exchange volume to about $16.5 trillion. A portion of the recovery, according to analysts, was attributable to Bitcoin's repeated tests of key support levels, as well as increased volatility in digital assets.
According to the report, exchanges are becoming more interested in multi-asset trading models that combine exposure to traditional financial instruments with cryptocurrency products. Products connected to stocks, commodities, and other traditional asset classes are increasingly becoming a part of exchange activity as tokenization infrastructure develops. This could change how traders access both traditional and cryptocurrency markets on a single platform.
Dan Burgin
U.Today Editorial Team
