Bitget Rolls Out Group-Based Maker Rates to Boost Liquidity Across Spot and Futures

Crypto exchange Bitget has introduced a group-based maker rate structure across all spot and futures pairs under its upgraded Market Maker Incentive Program. The update will take effect on March 4, 2026, between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM (UTC+8) and will apply platform-wide. The exchange said the change aims to deepen order-book liquidity, improve execution quality, and tailor incentives for professional market makers.

Bitget Introduces Three-Tier Pair Grouping Model

As per the company disclosure, Bitget will classify every trading pair into Group A, Group B, or Group C under the revised framework. Group A covers core mainstream pairs such as BTC/USDT. Group B includes mid-tier and actively traded pairs such as HYPE/USDT.

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Meanwhile, Group C consists of newly listed pairs, fiat trading pairs, USDC pairs, and other markets. Maker rates will depend on both the assigned group and market maker tiers from MM1 to MM5. As a result, the structure links incentives directly to the market segment and performance level.

For spot markets, maker rebates range from −0.012% at MM1 to 0.000% at MM5. In futures markets, rebates range from −0.008% at MM1 to 0.000% at MM5. According to the top crypto exchange, this setup encourages tighter spreads and more consistent quoting across trading environments.

Weighted Volume Metrics Redefine Performance Scores

In the latest UEX push, as CoinGape reported, Bitget unveiled a MotoGP-inspired challenge for crypto, stocks, and gold trading. Beyond pricing adjustments, Bitget has modified how it evaluates market maker performance. 

The exchange will now calculate maker trading volume using group-weighted metrics. Higher weights will apply to emerging or less-liquid markets. This approach directs liquidity provision toward areas with thinner order books. 

In addition, the scoring system integrates bid-ask spread requirements and cumulative order volume thresholds. These criteria allow the platform to measure liquidity quality across varying market conditions.

As a result, the updated evaluation structure aligns maker rewards with measurable quoting standards. The exchange stated that the methodology reflects differences in market depth between established and newer pairs.

Institutional Data Shapes Incentive Expansion

The rollout followed Bitget’s campaign for women’s role in crypto as part of International Women’s Day. It also follows data published in the Bitget Transparency Report 2025, where it showed institutional users accounted for 82% of spot trading volume. Institutions also represented 60% of futures trading volume.

These figures show sustained institutional participation across both segments. As a result, the exchange aligned its incentive design with professional trading activity. The group-based model and revised scoring metrics now apply across all spot and futures pairs within its Universal Exchange framework.