Bitget Eliminates Maker Fees on Stock Perpetuals Ahead of Earnings Season

Crypto exchange Bitget is waiving maker fees on stock-linked perpetual contracts to boost access and activity during upcoming corporate earnings reports.

Summary

Bitget announced it will cut maker fees to zero for stock-related perpetual contracts, aiming to attract more traders during earnings season. The move expands access across multiple markets, potentially increasing liquidity and volume in the platform's derivatives segment.

Terms & Concepts
  • Maker Fees: Fees charged to traders who add liquidity to an order book by placing limit orders.
  • Stock Perpetuals: Perpetual futures contracts linked to stock prices that do not have an expiration date.
  • Earnings Season: A period when publicly traded companies release quarterly financial results, often influencing asset prices and trading activity.