- Bitget grew BTC holdings from about 11,127 to nearly 21,889 between Jan 2025 and Jan 2026 through steady accumulation.
- Bitcoin reserves exceeded user balances by over 250 percent showing surplus coverage under Bitget’s proof of reserves.
- Accumulation continued despite ETFs outflows as Bitget expanded multi asset trading and recurring buy strategies.
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said the exchange steadily increased its Bitcoin holdings between January 2025 and January 2026. According to Chen, Bitget’s BTC balance rose from about 11,127 BTC to roughly 21,889 BTC through consistent accumulation.
Bitcoin Accumulation and Reserve Growth
According to data shared by Chen, Bitget’s Bitcoin holdings followed an almost uninterrupted upward trend throughout 2025. Holdings peaked at approximately 23,276 BTC in December 2025 before settling near January 2026 levels.
Chen described Bitget as a long-term holder, noting that accumulation continued during varying market conditions. Reports also show that Bitget began increasing Bitcoin exposure after the 2022 FTX collapse.
Chen previously stated that Bitcoin accumulation accelerated during that period. She also indicated that the company viewed higher Bitcoin price levels as future profit-taking zones. However, Bitget continued buying into early 2026, according to reserve data.
Reserve Ratios and Asset Coverage
Alongside Bitcoin growth, Bitget disclosed detailed reserve figures across major assets. Platform-held Bitcoin totaled 36,077.84 BTC, while user-held Bitcoin stood at 14,189.34 BTC. This resulted in a reported reserve ratio of 254%.
Ethereum reserves also exceeded user balances, with 289,723.72 ETH held by the platform versus 179,941.2 ETH for users. Meanwhile, Bitget reported full coverage for USDT and surplus reserves for USDC. These disclosures reflect the platform’s published proof-of-reserves framework during the period.
Trading Activity and Market Context
Bitget’s Bitcoin exposure expanded alongside growth in its multi-asset trading services. According to company data, daily TradFi-related trading volume reached $4 billion. These services include commodities, metals, and currency markets, offered alongside crypto trading.
Chen noted that Bitget provides automated recurring-buy tools for users seeking dollar-cost averaging strategies. At the same time, the platform observed institutional Bitcoin accumulation occurring alongside ETF outflows.
Regulatory developments also shaped market activity during this period. In Asia, SBI Holdings filed for Japan’s first combined Bitcoin and XRP ETF. Japan’s Financial Services Agency has maintained a structured digital asset framework since 2017, supporting institutional participation.
