Bitget opens TradFi trading to all users after record-breaking beta demand

The CitizenBitget · 20 January 2026 at 14:28

After opening beta access in December, more than 80 000 users joined the waitlist to explore trading beyond crypto, validating strong demand for a single platform that connects digital assets with traditional markets.
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