According to an official announcement, cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has launched stock derivatives trading, adding 10 underlying instruments including KLAC (KLA Corporation), JPM (JPMorgan Chase), GEV (GE Vernova), GS (Goldman Sachs), and LIN (Linde plc). The products cover sectors such as semiconductor equipment, financial services, energy transition, and Korean market ETFs.
Stock derivatives are financial contracts based on stock prices, allowing users to trade price movements without directly holding the underlying shares. Bitget's introduction of these products enables users to trade both cryptocurrencies and traditional stock derivatives within a single account, lowering the barrier to cross-market participation.
The newly listed instruments include globally recognized companies: KLA Corporation (semiconductor equipment), JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs (financial services), GE Vernova (energy transition), and Linde (industrial gases). By diversifying its product offerings, Bitget aims to meet varied asset allocation needs and advance its platform toward comprehensive financial services.