Bitget launches zero-fee CFD mode alongside existing ECN account option

The commission-free model is enabled by default for new users, while existing users can switch manually after clearing pending orders and open positions.

Summary

Bitget has launched a zero-fee mode for its CFD business, adding a commission-free account model alongside its existing ECN setup. The platform said the new option is designed to simplify trading statements by waiving trading commissions and using standard spreads instead. The feature went live on June 8, 2026, and users can switch between ECN mode and zero-fee mode based on their trading preferences. Under the setup, new users are placed into zero-fee mode by default after registration, while existing users remain in ECN mode unless they manually switch in account settings. Bitget said ECN mode offers lower spreads with trading commissions and is better suited to short-term and high-frequency trading, while zero-fee mode combines zero commission with standard spreads and is aimed at medium- to long-term positions and low-frequency trading. The company also outlined the switching process on both app and web, and said users must first have no unfilled orders and no active positions before a mode change can be completed.

Terms & Concepts
  • CFD: A contract for difference, a derivative that lets traders speculate on price moves without owning the underlying asset.
  • ECN: An electronic communication network model that typically offers tighter market pricing while charging separate trading commissions.
  • spread: The difference between the buy and sell price of an instrument, which is a core trading cost.