How to Trade Tokenized Stocks and Stock Perps With USDT on Bitget UEX | Bitget Support Center

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This article explains the differences between spot stocks and stock perps, how to trade each product, and the fees you should understand before getting started.

Before you start trading, it is important to understand the key differences between the two:

• Spot stocks : You buy and sell spot stock assets directly with USDT, such as Tesla and NVIDIA. You can hold them over the long term like regular stocks and benefit from potential price appreciation. There is no leverage, so the risk is relatively easier to manage.

• Stock perps : These are USDT-margined perpetual futures that support up to 100x leverage and can be traded 24/7 (including when U.S. stock markets are closed). They track tokenized stock indices and are better suited to users who seek higher potential returns and are experienced in short-term or swing trading. However, the higher the leverage, the higher the risk.

Quick summary : Choose spot stocks if you want steadier, long-term exposure. Choose stock perps if you seek leveraged exposure, hedging positions, and the flexibility to trade anytime.

Step 1: Sign up and complete identity verification

• Visit the Bitget website or app, sign up , and complete identity verification to increase your withdrawal limits.

Step 2: Deposit USDT

• Deposit USDT into your spot account via fiat channels, on-chain transfers, or other supported methods.

Step 3: Go to the spot U.S. stocks trading zone

• On the trading page, switch to the Stocks tab.

• Search for the asset you want to trade, such as rAAPL, and enter the trading interface.

Step 4: Place an order

• Select Limit or Market order .

• Enter the order size.

• Confirm your order and enjoy millisecond-level execution.

Step 5: Manage positions

• View your tokens on the assets page.

• Dividends will be credited automatically and can be traded or withdrawn at any time.

1. On the trading page, switch to the Stocks tab or select TradFi .

2. Search for the stock perps trading pair you want to trade.

3. Set the leverage based on your risk tolerance (up to 100x).

4. Input the position size (in USDT).

5. It is recommended to set take-profit and stop-loss targets to better manage risk.

6. Place the order with one tap.

Things to watch while holding positions:

• Keep an eye on the funding rate, which is settled every eight hours.

• Monitor the current funding rate in real time from your positions list to avoid extra costs caused by high funding fees.

Stock perps are suitable for short-term traders who want to use leverage to amplify potential returns. However, you must control your position size carefully and avoid taking large positions with maximum leverage.

Bitget UEX offers a competitive fee structure. As fee rates are subject to change, please refer to the Bitget Fee Schedule for the latest fee rates.

• Transaction fees: Maker and taker orders are both charged a transaction fee of 0.1%.

2. Stock perps fees:

• Maker orders: 0.02%

• Taker orders: 0.06%

• Funding rate: Settled every eight hours, with a maximum of 0.5%. The base interest rate is 0%, and the funding rate fluctuates in real time. Long positions and short positions pay each other depending on the funding rate. You can view current and historical funding rates on the positions page.

Fee management tips:

• For high-frequency, short-term trading, prioritize maker orders to enjoy 0 fees.

• Long-term spot stock holding generally has very little fee pressure.

• The higher your leverage, the greater the impact of funding rates on your returns, so keep a close watch on them.

Spot stocks and stock perps trading with USDT on Bitget offer high accessibility, a wide range of assets, and a transparent fee structure. It provides a convenient gateway between the crypto market and U.S. stock-related assets. Spot stocks are suitable for balanced portfolio allocation, while stock perps are better suited to professional leveraged traders.

1. What is the difference between spot stocks and stock perps?

Spot stocks let you buy and sell spot stock assets directly with USDT. You can hold them over the long term like regular stocks and benefit from potential price appreciation. Stock perps are USDT-margined perpetual futures that support up to 100× leverage and can be traded 24/7. They are better suited to users who seek higher potential returns and are experienced in short-term or swing trading.

2. How often are funding rates settled for stock perps?

Settled every eight hours, with a maximum of 0.5%. The base interest rate is 0%, and the funding rate fluctuates in real time. Long positions and short positions pay each other depending on the funding rate. You can view current and historical funding rates on the positions page.

3. What order types are available when trading spot stocks?

When placing a spot stock order, you can choose either a Limit order or a Market order.

4. What fees are charged for spot stocks and stock perps?

For the latest transaction fees for spot stocks and stock perps, please refer to the Bitget Fee Schedule . Fee rates are subject to change based on the latest platform rules and promotions.

Disclaimer: This content is for platform use guidance and fee explanation purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Digital asset trading involves high risk. Trade responsibly. Investors should refer to Bitget's Terms of Use and seek independent professional advice based on their own circumstances.

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