Bitget, recognized as the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has officially published its January 2026 Proof of Reserves (PoR) report. This release comes at a critical time, as global cryptocurrency markets have experienced heightened volatility and shifting investor sentiment throughout the month.
Transparency During Market Turbulence
The January 2026 snapshot provides comprehensive coverage of key digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), and USD Coin (USDC). Bitget has made this data publicly available on its PoR transparency page, where users can access detailed information about wallet attestations and utilize a self-check tool to verify their individual account balances using anonymized identifiers.
Reserve Ratios Exceed Industry Standards
Despite the challenging market conditions, Bitget continues to maintain reserve ratios significantly above the industry-standard 1:1 benchmark. The January data reveals impressive figures: user assets total 14,189 BTC, 179,941 ETH, 1,682,952,107 USDT, and 133,804,760 USDC.
The reserve ratios demonstrate exceptional strength across all major assets:
- BTC reserves stand at 254%
- ETH reserves maintain 161%
- USDC reserves show 113%
- USDT reserves are fully covered at 100%
This results in an average reserve ratio of 163%, well above what would be considered sufficient for user protection.
Leadership Perspective on Market Conditions
"Transparency matters most when markets are unsettled," stated Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "January tested the industry with volatility and fast-moving sentiment. What stands out is that Bitget remained fully backed while users continued to engage, rebalance, and grow their holdings."
Chen emphasized that Proof of Reserves represents more than just a marketing initiative for the exchange. "Proof of Reserves is not a marketing moment, it is our operational standard that has to hold up when conditions are unpredictable," she added.
Comprehensive Security Framework
Bitget's Proof of Reserves operates as part of a broader security ecosystem that includes the company's Protection Fund and regular monthly disclosures. The platform employs Merkle root verification technology, allowing users to confirm their individual balances without compromising personal data privacy.
This approach combines cryptographic assurance with user privacy protection, creating a robust system that maintains security even during periods of market uncertainty and rapid price fluctuations.
Building Trust Through Regular Reporting
As Bitget advances its Universal Exchange vision—integrating cryptocurrency, tokenized assets, and on-chain markets into a unified trading environment—ongoing transparency remains a foundational principle. Regular PoR reporting provides users with clear, verifiable insights into platform health and stability.
This commitment to transparency helps reinforce trust at scale, even as market cycles continue to evolve and present new challenges for cryptocurrency exchanges and their users worldwide.
