Bitget Introduces Group-Based Maker Rates Model Across All Trading Pairs

• Bitget launches a three-group maker rate model across all spot and futures trading pairs.
• Maker rebates range from −0.012% to 0.000%, based on pair group and MM1–MM5 tiers.
• New weighted metrics and spread rules aim to improve liquidity quality platform-wide

Crypto exchange Bitget has launched an upgraded Market Maker Incentive Program, introducing a group-based maker rate structure across all spot and futures trading pairs. The move seeks to deepen order-book liquidity, enhance execution quality, and offer a more incentive framework for professional market makers.

The updated structure will go live on March 4, 2026, between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM (UTC+8).

Three-Tier Pair Grouping Model

Under the revised program, Bitget will categorize all trading pairs into three groups:

• Group A – Core mainstream pairs (e.g., BTC/USDT)
• Group B – Mid-tier, actively traded pairs (e.g., HYPE/USDT)
• Group C – Other or newly listed pairs

Maker rates will be determined by market maker tiers ranging from MM1 to MM5, with rebates structured according to both tier level and trading pair group. 

For spot markets, maker rebates range from −0.012% (MM1) to 0.000% (MM5). Meanwhile, for futures markets, rebates range from −0.008% (MM1) to 0.000% (MM5).

The tiered, group-based system is designed to tailor incentives according to market segment, encouraging tighter spreads and more consistent quoting across both established and emerging pairs.

Refined Performance Evaluation Metrics

Alongside the rebate restructuring, Bitget has enhanced its market maker evaluation methodology. Key updates include group-weighted trading volume calculations and assigning higher weights to emerging or less-liquid markets.

It also includes the integration of bid-ask spread requirements and cumulative order volume thresholds. This scoring system aims to better measure liquidity quality across different market conditions while incentivizing liquidity provision where it is most needed.

Institutional Participation Driving Liquidity Growth

The update aligns with institutional growth trends highlighted in the Bitget Transparency Report 2025. According to the report, institutional users accounted for 82% of spot trading volume, and institutions represented 60% of futures trading volume.

These figures highlight professional traders’ reliance on Bitget’s execution infrastructure and reinforce the exchange’s push toward institutional-grade liquidity standards under its Universal Exchange (UEX) framework.