The move follows a surge in activity within Bitget’s contracts-for-difference (CFD) segment, which recently recorded over $6 billion in trading volume in a single day. As assets like gold, oil, currencies, and stock indices experience heightened volatility, more users are seeking opportunities outside the crypto space to diversify their portfolios.
Yet, participating in these markets has traditionally required a significant level of expertise and constant attention—barriers that discourage many potential investors. Even as digital adoption grows in regions where users are increasingly comfortable with global tools and services, access to simplified, user-friendly trading solutions has remained limited.
CFD Copy Trading aims to close that gap. The feature allows users to automatically replicate the strategies of experienced traders, lowering the entry barrier for those who may lack the time or knowledge to actively trade. With a starting threshold of just 50 USDT, users can gain exposure to multiple asset classes without making complex decisions independently.
According to Gracy Chen, the shift reflects a broader change in user behavior. She noted that as awareness of global market opportunities grows, the priority is making participation more accessible. Copy trading, she explained, enables users to engage with these markets by leveraging the expertise of seasoned traders rather than starting from scratch.
Built on the widely used MetaTrader 5 (MT5) system, the feature emphasizes speed and transparency. Users can open accounts and process withdrawals quickly, while detailed performance metrics—such as returns, follower counts, and earnings—are updated hourly to support informed decision-making.
The platform also incorporates an incentive structure designed to align the interests of traders and followers. Professional traders earn only when the users copying them are profitable overall, with top performers eligible to receive up to 30 percent of shared profits. Earnings are distributed daily, adding another layer of accountability and engagement.
Ultimately, the launch underscores Bitget’s ambition to create a unified trading ecosystem. By funding a single account with USDT, users can seamlessly move between crypto assets and traditional markets like forex, commodities, and indices—eliminating the need to manage multiple platforms.
For newcomers, the feature offers a practical entry point into global investing, combining exposure with a learning-by-observation approach. For experienced traders, it opens up an additional revenue stream while showcasing their strategies to a broader audience.