Bitget has expanded its API to include contracts-for-difference (CFDs) for gold, foreign exchange, and stock indices, allowing programmatic access to these traditional market derivatives. The exchange announced 16 new API endpoints on September 10, 2026, covering market data, trade execution, position management, and account operations. This move integrates TradFi-style exposure into its existing crypto trading infrastructure, targeting institutional and professional traders.
The new CFD API endpoints allow traders to access contracts for difference (XAU/USD), forex pairs like EUR/USD and GBP/USD, and stock indices such as US30 and NAS100. These CFDs provide price exposure without ownership of the underlying assets. The products settle in US dollars, while accounts are funded with USDT, and users must open a separate CFD account and pass identity verification to utilize the API.
This expansion is part of Bitget's broader 'Universal Exchange' strategy, which aims to allow users to trade various assets, including cryptocurrencies, metals, forex, indices, commodities, and US-listed stocks and options, from a single account using stablecoin collateral. The exchange reported significant user interest and trading volume in its TradFi offerings during beta phases, with gold trading reportedly reaching over $100 million in single-day volume.
