Key points
- • Bitget launched an interest-free institutional lending program for altcoin market makers.
- • Eligible businesses can borrow up to 2 million USDT if they reach 50% of Bitget’s trading volume targets.
- • The program operates from November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
- • Loans include up to 5x leverage, with settlement enabled at a 90% loan-to-value ratio.
- • Altcoin liquidity remains weak as Bitcoin dominance approaches 60%.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has introduced a $2 million interest-free credit plan for professional market makers trading altcoins. The three-month initiative aims to improve liquidity in lower-volume cryptocurrency pairs and encourage stable trading conditions amid a cautious market backdrop.
Simplified Access to Credit for Institutions
The program, which will run from November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026, allows approved businesses to borrow up to 2 million USDT interest-free.
Participants qualify by reaching just half of Bitget’s standard monthly trading volume target, lowering the barrier to entry for quant trading pools and liquidity providers active in smaller cap tokens.
Each approved account can use up to 5x leverage on borrowed funds. Bitget applies an automatic settlement rule with a 90% loan-to-value ratio, ensuring that credit risk remains contained while traders operate flexibly.
Liquidity pressure in altcoin markets
The announcement follows a period of weak trading depth in many altcoin pairs.
Market data shows Bitcoin dominance close to 60%, with altcoin volumes lagging behind.
The Altcoin Season Index stands at 27 out of 100, meaning that less than a quarter of major altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin in the last 90 days.
More than $300 million in upcoming token unlocks through mid-November are expected to further reduce liquidity.
Bitget said the zero-interest structure gives professional traders room to add liquidity and narrow price spreads in markets where volatility plays a limited role.
Simpler terms than rival platforms
Bitget’s program does not require any collateral lock-in and offers credit directly into users’ accounts, a setup designed for active market makers.
The 5x leverage limit matches OKX’s institutional lending structure and exceeds Binance’s 4x limit, giving Bitget greater appeal among companies that manage multiple altcoin portfolios.
The lower qualification threshold (50% of the usual trading volume requirement) makes access to the program easier than comparable institutional financing schemes.
Focus on institutional liquidity providers
The exchange said it will prioritize quantitative firms and registered market making firms trading altcoin pairs on its platform.
By offering credit with no upfront costs, Bitget aims to reduce the funding strain that limits participation in smaller crypto assets and stabilize trading activity as the industry adjusts to slower retail entries.
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