According to @GracyBitget, Bitget stated it became the first exchange this month to exceed $10B in stock contracts trading volume, marking a key industry milestone; source: @GracyBitget on X, Jan 4, 2026. The company said it is expanding instrument coverage by bringing gold, forex, and CFD products to the crypto community, aligning product access for cross-asset traders on its platform; source: @GracyBitget on X, Jan 4, 2026. Bitget outlined three strategic pillars for 2026—UEX, AI, and compliance—in its published New Year letter; source: bitget.com/zh-CN/blog/articles/bitget-ceo-new-year-letter-2026.