Bitget Bridges TradFi and DeFi With First RWA Index Perpetuals

Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched the industry’s first RWA (Real-World Asset) Index Perpetual Futures. This innovative product enables users to trade tokenized traditional assets, with the initial offerings including indices based on tokenized stocks such as AAPL , GOOGL , AMZN , META , and MCD. The RWA Index Perpetual Contracts are built on a composite of tokenized stock indices available in the market, offering a diversified exposure to traditional equities through the blockchain ecosystem [3].

The new product is structured to dynamically source index prices from multiple third-party issuers, ensuring a balanced and representative pricing mechanism. For example, the AAPL RWA Index Perpetual Contract aggregates data from several tokenized representations of Apple Inc. issued by different entities. This methodology mirrors how crypto perpetual contracts derive their index prices from multiple exchanges, adding a layer of transparency and fairness [3]. Bitget reserves the right to adjust the weighting of these indices based on market activity, volume, and liquidity, ensuring the product remains adaptable to market conditions.

To manage risk and ensure fair trading conditions, the RWA Index Perpetual Contracts will operate on a 5×24 schedule, closing on weekends and stock market holidays. During these closure periods, the market price will remain frozen to prevent liquidations, allowing users to prepare for potential volatility upon reopening. However, new orders will be disabled during closures, and only order cancellations will be permitted. Funding fees will also be paused during these periods, with settlements resuming on an hourly cycle when the market is active [3].

The trading mechanics of the RWA Index Perpetuals are similar to existing crypto perpetual contracts, including the same liquidation process and leverage structures. To mitigate early-stage risks, Bitget has capped leverage at 10x and will only support isolated margin mode. Additionally, the platform has implemented open interest position limits across the board. This approach aims to reduce systemic risk while providing a familiar trading environment for users accustomed to crypto derivatives [3].

Bitget’s CEO, Gracy Chen, emphasized that the RWA Index Perpetuals represent a step forward in bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). The product aligns with Bitget’s broader vision of becoming a comprehensive ecosystem for all forms of financial assets, offering traders exposure to both modern and traditional asset classes. The initial index pricing will be sourced from stock tokens issued on the xStocks platform, with plans to expand to additional trusted issuers in the near future. Support for a broader range of RWA perpetual contracts is also expected later this quarter [3].

Bitget’s RWA Index Perpetual Futures introduce a novel way for traders to access traditional equity indices through tokenized assets, potentially increasing the depth and liquidity of the cryptocurrency derivatives market. By integrating real-world assets into the crypto trading framework, Bitget is positioning itself at the forefront of innovation within the industry. This development could influence how other exchanges approach tokenized asset trading and further drive the convergence of traditional and digital financial markets [3].

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