Bitget boosts Bitcoin reserves & unveils AI trading push

Bitget reported a sharp rise in Bitcoin reserves and fresh net inflows in February, alongside new products that give greater prominence to tokenised traditional markets and automated trading tools on its platform.

It recorded USD $205.95 million in net inflows for the month and ranked third globally among centralised exchanges on DefiLlama, according to the dataset. The same data show that inflows occurred during a period when several exchanges reported net outflows.

Separate data from CryptoQuant shows a steep increase in Bitcoin holdings on Bitget. Holdings rose from about 19,700 BTC in early 2025 to roughly 36,700 BTC by late February 2026-an 86% increase.

Bitget described the buildup as a sign that users continued to deposit assets even as market conditions weakened. CryptoQuant's figures reflect balances held in exchange-controlled wallets, which can rise due to customer deposits, internal transfers, or other operational movements.

Inflows and reserves

Net inflow data is often used as a proxy for user activity and risk appetite. A positive net inflow means more assets moved onto the platform than were withdrawn over the same period. It can also suggest traders are positioning for future activity or moving custody from other venues.

Bitcoin reserves also draw attention because exchange-held balances have been volatile across the industry in recent years. Some market participants track these balances as an indicator of liquidity and potential sell-side pressure, while others view them as a measure of customer confidence in keeping assets on centralised venues.

Bitget did not break down how much of the Bitcoin balance relates to customer assets versus corporate holdings. CryptoQuant attributes holdings to identified wallets rather than to audited reserve statements.

AI trading tools

Alongside the reserve and flow data, Bitget announced a new product, Agent Hub, which it describes as an AI trading platform where "intelligent agents" can interact with live markets.

Agent Hub runs on Bitget's application programming interface framework and uses a Model Context Protocol toolkit, according to the company. It said the system lets automated strategies access market data and execute trades across cryptocurrency markets and tokenised versions of traditional assets available on the platform.

Algorithmic trading has been part of crypto markets for years, but recent interest has focused on AI-labelled tools and more standardised ways for third-party agents to connect to trading venues. Exchanges have also expanded developer programmes and APIs as they compete for liquidity and active traders.

TradFi on app

Bitget also rolled out a mobile app upgrade that places crypto products and traditional market instruments side by side on the homepage. The update adds a dedicated TradFi tab, which it said provides access to stock-linked products, foreign exchange, indices, commodities, and precious metals.

It linked the change to a broader convergence between crypto markets and global finance, citing forecasts that suggest up to 40% of global stock trading could be tokenised by 2030. Based on those forecasts, Bitget said this would represent a USD $15 trillion to USD $30 trillion market opportunity.

Tokenised versions of traditional assets have expanded across crypto trading venues, although market structure varies widely by jurisdiction and product type. Many offerings use price-linked instruments rather than direct ownership of the underlying asset, which can affect how traders assess risk and settlement.

Bitget describes its approach as a "Universal Exchange" strategy, positioning the platform as a single venue for digital assets and tokenised access to traditional markets.

Other initiatives

Beyond trading tools, Bitget introduced "Gracy AI", which it described as an initiative delivering AI-powered market insights inspired by the perspectives of Gracy Chen. It also launched a Fan Club community programme focused on localised engagement through events and campaigns.

Outside of product development, Bitget supported the 2026 LALIGA Youth Tournament in Thailand through its Blockchain4Youth initiative. The tournament involved 86 youth teams from eight countries, according to the company.

Bitget also said it ranked sixth globally by trading volume in 2025 and reported growth across spot and derivatives markets over the period.

Gracy Chen, Bitget's Chief Executive Officer, linked the company's direction to shifting market conditions.

"As markets move sideways, we're doubling down on scaling our products for the next billion users. With crypto, TradFi now has a new home, and AI trading brings a multitude of opportunities to leverage the ongoing new-world finance," Chen said.

Bitget expects further expansion of its Universal Exchange model as it adds more products spanning cryptocurrencies and tokenised exposure to traditional markets.