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Bitget Futures

Bitget

4.1/5 1.2/5 · Data verified on

Bitget's custodial derivatives platform focused on futures copy trading, with very low fees and a $300M protection fund. Its leverage of up to 125x remains the riskiest element, compounded by the Seychelles base.

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Transparency: Medium
61/100 · see methodology
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Data exposure: Medium
61/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Maker / Taker fee 0.02% / 0.055%
Markets Derivatives
Max leverage 125×
Supported assets 750+
Trading pairs 900+
24h volume $18B
Fiat on-ramp Yes
Deposit methods Bank transfer, Credit/Debit card (Visa/Mastercard), P2P trading, Crypto deposit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ZEN.com banking
Geo restrictions US, Canada, Singapore, Mainland China
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
KYC Full
Supported countries EEA, APAC, LATAM, MENA · 100+ countries
Regulator local regulators
OAM Italy registration Yes
Segment B2C
MiCA / License status VASP, digital asset license Licenze regionali

Strengths

  • Copy trading futures; 125x leverage; $300M protection; fee very basse.
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • 125x leverage risky; Seychelles.
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
  • Subject to regulation (Licenze regionali): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.
  • Geographic restrictions (US, Canada, Singapore, Mainland China).

Verdict

A D ★ 4.1/5 ★ 1.2/5

The A rests on very low fees (0.02% maker, 0.055% taker) and a $300M protection fund, giving the average user a cushion if things go wrong. Holding the score back are the Seychelles base, weak on regulatory protection, and leverage of up to 125x that remains the riskiest element, especially when paired with futures copy trading.

Little to salvage for those seeking autonomy: custodial funds, full KYC and an opaque offshore jurisdiction leave the user fully exposed to the counterparty. Copy trading and the protection fund are mainstream conveniences, not tools of sovereignty.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 0.8
Fund control 20% 0.0
Censorship resistance 20% 1.5
Costs 10% 4.5

Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.

"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.

FAQ

What are Bitget Futures's fees?

On Bitget Futures, spot fees are maker 0.02% / taker 0.06%. They drop with monthly volume and VIP tier.

Is Bitget Futures regulated in Europe?

Regulatory status of Bitget Futures: Licenze regionali.

Does Bitget Futures publish Proof of Reserves?

Proof of Reserves publication is not documented for Bitget Futures. No third-party reserve audit is documented. Reserve transparency is a critical factor after the FTX collapse.

Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs from Bitget Futures?

No, Bitget Futures is an exchange and does not allow transfers to third-party IBANs: fiat withdrawals return to a bank account in your own name.

Does Bitget Futures support derivatives and futures?

Bitget Futures offers derivatives trading, with up to 125x leverage.

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✓ Terms unchanged since Jun 14, 2026

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