Key facts
VIP0 tier; paying fees in BGB gives a 20% discount.
About
Bitget has operated since 2018 and is best known for copy trading and futures. It also offers spot, trading bots, P2P and a Web3 wallet.
Fees are typical for offshore venues: 0.1% on spot and 0.02%/0.06% on futures, with a BGB discount. In September 2026 Bitget suffered one of the year's largest hacks, about $387.5 million; its protection fund covered the loss and client balances were untouched. It still has no MiCA licence in the EU.
Pros
- Mature copy-trading platform
- Protection fund covered the 2026 hack
- Monthly proof of reserves
Cons
- $387.5 million hack in September 2026
- No MiCA licence
- Offshore registration
Verification (KYC)
Verification required for trading and withdrawals.
For users in Russia
Available: Russia is not on Bitget's list of restricted jurisdictions as of 2026.
Security
On 24 September 2026 attackers drained about $387.5 million from Bitget's hot wallets; the exchange linked the attack to North Korea, covered losses from its Protection Fund and phased withdrawals back in by 2 October. Proof of reserves is published monthly.
Licenses and registrations
- VASP registrations in several EU countries
- MiCA application filed in Austria; no licence as of June 2026
Products
Sources
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