Bitget Report Reveals Shift in Retail Investor Behavior

A recent report by Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has shed light on the evolving trading behavior of retail investors. According to the report, which analyzed data from over 6,000 users globally, a significant proportion of traders are expanding their portfolios beyond crypto assets.

The study found that 52% of users now hold equities alongside crypto, while 35% hold gold or other precious metals, making commodities the most widely adopted non-crypto asset category. The data also revealed that AI tools have become an integral part of investment decision-making, with 51% of surveyed users relying on them to support their trading strategies.

Regionally, trading preferences continue to reflect local macro conditions, with East Asian users prioritizing avoiding currency conversion and Southeast Asian users seeking leverage access. In Latin America, 78% of users cited diversification and protection against inflation or currency depreciation as their main reasons for holding both crypto and traditional assets.