Bitget Futures
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Worth it if you trade derivatives and want copy trading, up to 125x leverage and very low fees, backed by a $300M protection fund.
Avoid it if you're a beginner: up to 125x leverage magnifies losses, and the operator is based in Seychelles, a weak-oversight jurisdiction.
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.
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
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.
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.
Reputation
What happened to people who used Bitget Futures, and what users say. External signals: they do not feed the promp.it rating.
Incidents & regulatory actions
History not verifiedWe have not yet completed the incident search for this service: no entries here does not mean no events.
Public reviews
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App Store ↗
4.6/5
5,444 reviews
Exact figure from the iTunes lookup (US storefront, id 1442778704), re-verified by the orchestrator. Measures the whole Bitget app (spot+derivatives), not the futures product alone: there is no futures-only app.
Weighted average across 1 public review platform (5,444 reviews in total), weighted by volume. This is not our rating: it is those platforms’ average.
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.
Sources
- Official service page Maker/taker fees · Regulatory framework · Derivatives Data verified on Jun 13, 2026
- bugrap.io Bug bounty Data verified on Jun 14, 2026
- chainwire.org Founders Data verified on Jun 14, 2026
- coinbay.io Trading pairs · Num asset Data verified on Jun 14, 2026
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- coinglass.com Volume · Open interest · Futures pairs Data verified on Jun 14, 2026
- promokoin.com OAM Italy registry · Regulatory Data verified on Jun 14, 2026
- tradingfinder.com Deposit methods Data verified on Jun 14, 2026
- trustpilot.com Trustpilot reviews Data verified on Jun 14, 2026
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