Bitget's Fifth Anniversary: In every era, there are always those who gaze at the starry sky

Author: Gracy Chen, Bitget Managing Director

Today, we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the company, a glorious moment of our collective efforts. I sincerely thank every employee! Thank you for your relentless efforts over the past five years, overcoming numerous difficulties and navigating the ever-changing market, making us one of the top five digital asset exchanges globally.

The Philosophy of Being in the "10%"

The birth of Bitget stems from a unique belief—"to be among the 10% who hold on after the tide recedes." This belief has become the core value and mission of the company, driving us to continuously explore and grow in the blockchain field.

Looking back at 2018, the rise of Ethereum sparked a wave of crypto enthusiasm. However, with the sharp decline in cryptocurrency prices, most speculators chose to exit, leaving less than 10% to hold on. Bitget was officially born at this moment. We believe that the transformation brought by crypto technology will reshape financial order and investment methods, creating a more equitable and inclusive future.

Being a "Marathon Runner"

Unlike those exchanges that rise quickly and fade just as fast, we are more like marathon runners. We build easy-to-use, robust tools that empower people, allowing everyone to safely, conveniently, and efficiently integrate into the future financial system. We prioritize users, focus on product innovation, adhere to long-termism, remain true to our original intentions, and continuously improve day by day.

Since the second half of 2021, we have rapidly expanded our global business, successfully achieving global coverage and serving over 20 million users from more than 100 countries and regions.

We firmly believe that achieving long-term success in the digital asset field requires providing diverse services to meet the different needs of users. Therefore, we adopt a progressive strategy, continuously expanding our business boundaries and establishing a complete trading ecosystem that covers trading, investment, research, DeFi, media, and more.

Recently, BitKeep officially changed its name to Bitget Wallet, with total users surpassing 12 million, ranking first in Asia across various metrics; Foresight News has become the largest and most influential media outlet in the Chinese-speaking region; Foresight Ventures has invested in 77 projects, including well-known companies such as Space and Time, WalletConnect, Sei Network, Gitcoin, and Shardeum, with total investments exceeding 60 million USD; Foresight X has incubated 12 early-stage projects covering AI + Web3, Bitcoin ecosystem, LSDFi, and other sectors; in addition, Bitget continues to support emerging Layer 2 networks, contributing to the development of the industry.

Commitment to the Younger Generation

While continuously expanding our business landscape, we actively fulfill our corporate social responsibility by nurturing young people's entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. In May of this year, Bitget launched the #Blockchain4Youth global public welfare initiative, hoping to encourage more young people to embrace the crypto world.

On International Youth Day, August 12 of this year, we held the first "Crypto Experience Day" event, covering 10 regions globally, including Japan, Argentina, Australia, Taiwan, Nigeria, India, etc., with unique crypto education activities in each region, attracting over 1,000 young participants. Bitget plans to invest 10 million USD in this initiative over the next five years to support young people and cultivate more talent for the entire crypto ecosystem.

Looking Up at the Stars

Even in the most dismal market conditions, we remain confident about the future of the crypto industry. When everyone is walking with their heads down, there must be someone looking up at the stars.

In 1492, Italian navigator Columbus discovered the New World; in 1776, British inventor Watt invented the first steam engine; in the late 19th century, Nikola Tesla invented alternating current and wireless transmission, ushering in a new era of energy utilization for humanity.

We firmly believe that despite the various risks, challenges, and uncertainties that may arise, great undertakings are accomplished by those who dare to think outside the box. In every era, there must be someone looking up at the stars!

A Better Bitget

From industry-leading copy trading services to educational public welfare initiatives designed for Generation Z; from pursuing the highest standards in every aspect to producing insightful market reports; we work together with a shared vision and a proactive attitude. At the same time, we are honored to see that the many functions and initiatives we pioneered have received support and recognition from other industry practitioners. Today, we stand at the forefront of innovation, actively shaping the future of the crypto industry.

Although we have achieved some interim results, we will remain true to our original intentions and uphold the values of "customer first, integrity and kindness, cooperation and mutual benefit." We are in a great era, with the global digital asset market rapidly expanding. As the industry develops and infrastructure continues to improve, digital assets have become an indispensable part of the global financial system. We stand at the forefront of this era, riding a wave of momentum.

Thank you to every employee; without you, there would be no Bitget today. Let us stay true to our original intentions, continue to pursue excellence, innovate continuously, and contribute our strength to the prosperity of the crypto asset industry. Let us watch over the next five years together at Bitget.

Gracy Chen

Managing Director of Bitget