Bitget has reduced fees on perpetual contracts for US stocks and precious metals to 0%. The promotion will run until April 30th, aiming to increase liquidity and user adoption.
BitGet announced a change to its commission structure for perpetual futures. The previous base fees have been replaced with a much more competitive scheme, with maker fees reduced to zero and significant cuts for takers on equity and metals-linked products.
For equity perpetuals, the maker fee is now 0%, while the taker fee has been reduced to 0.0065%, a very steep decrease from the previous level. For precious metals, makers also operate commission-free, and takers pay 0.018%, representing a reduction of nearly 70% compared to the previous fee.
These adjustments are presented as a direct elimination of friction for active trading. The company emphasized that its USDT margin perpetual contracts have no expiration date and are designed for continuous 24/7 trading, rather than as a replacement for traditional futures contracts in the financial markets.
Bitget lowers fees and creates a more competitive ecosystem
Alongside the fee cuts, the exchange launched an onboarding campaign called “U.S. Stock Carnival Season.” New users who place their first stock contract trade for at least 5,000 USDT and register through the event can access a prize pool of up to 50,000 USDT, with a limited window closing on February 13, 2026.
From a market perspective, zero maker fees act as a direct incentive to deepen order books. At the same time, lower taker fees reduce entry and exit costs, which can decrease slippage during periods of high volatility, such as corporate earnings announcements.
The combined effect will likely increase order flow and competition for liquidity across Bitget’s stock and metals products. This could attract both active retail traders and cost-sensitive algorithmic strategies, boosting volume in the short term.
However, the cost-cutting measures also come with risks. A lower-cost environment can incentivize the use of higher leverage, amplifying both gains and losses and increasing the likelihood of liquidations during volatile trading sessions.
