Bitget Expands Trading Options with Stocks and Gold

Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange, has expanded its offerings to include stocks and gold trading. The platform now provides one-stop trading for cryptocurrencies, stocks, and gold.

The rToken spot feature offers 1:1 representation of real stocks with orders routed directly to the U.S. stock order book. This means that users can trade 24/7, including pre-market and after-hours sessions. Bitget's Unified Trading Account (UTA) allows users to manage both spot and perps in one account.

The platform has also introduced a new strategy for quant teams: cross-exchange funding rate and spread arbitrage. This involves capturing opportunities ahead of the market by taking advantage of high funding rates, lower volatility, and potential dividend income from U.S. stocks.