Bitget launches Reality to tokenize US stocks and ETFs

Bitget launched Reality, a licensed platform that will issue 1:1 rTokens representing selected U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds. Each rToken is backed one-for-one by the underlying shares, which will be held with a FINRA-registered, SIPC-protected U.S. broker-dealer, the company said.

Reality is presented as Bitget’s dedicated real-world asset provider and the issuing platform for on-chain representations of publicly traded equities and ETFs. The platform will integrate with Bitget’s Universal Exchange (UEX) roadmap, which aims to combine crypto trading, on-chain markets and access to traditional financial instruments within a single environment.

Bitget said independent third-party auditors will provide a live proof-of-asset dashboard and CPA-level audit reports to verify reserves. The platform will connect directly into U.S. equity pools to support deeper liquidity and to facilitate larger entries and exits with reduced slippage. Corporate actions, including dividends, cash distributions and stock splits, will be processed through a deterministic 1:1 mapping engine so token holders receive equivalent adjustments on-chain.

rTokens will be natively available inside the Bitget exchange. The company highlighted use cases including using tokenized equities as unified-account margin to improve capital efficiency, compatibility with algorithmic Grid and Copy Trading systems, and eligibility for Bitget’s staking and lending products. Reality will initially offer tokenized exposure to selected U.S. stocks and ETFs, with plans to expand the asset list after launch. Product availability and user eligibility will depend on applicable laws and regional restrictions.

Gracy Chen, Bitget’s chief executive, framed the launch around the company’s longer-term forecast, calling it part of a ‘10% vision.’ In a company statement, Chen said stablecoins, faster blockchain settlement and growing exchange interest are driving tokenization beyond experiments and toward broader market use.

Bitget reported it serves more than 125 million users and provides access to over two million crypto tokens and more than 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs across roughly 150 regions. The company also cited industry figures showing tokenized equities make up roughly 0.1% of a $125 trillion global equity market, while tokenized money market funds and private credit account for about 0.5–1% of their markets.

The announcement includes regulatory and risk disclosures. Bitget noted the tokenized assets referenced have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons unless registered or exempt. The firm warned that digital asset trading involves significant volatility and that investors can lose their full investment, advising users to comply with local laws and seek independent professional advice.