Gracy Chen

Gracy Chen became CEO of Bitget in May 2024, carrying forward her legacy as a versatile innovator in blockchain and fintech. A former TV host turned serial entrepreneur, she leveraged her applied mathematics background (NUS) and MBA from MIT Sloan to redefine cryptocurrency leadership.

From Screen to Strategy

• Started her career as a financial TV anchor at Phoenix TV in 2014–15, where she interviewed tech luminaries like Ray Kurzweil and Tim Draper, planting the seeds for her interest in crypto.
• Launched and led two startups—ReigVR and PaaS provider Accumulus—before pivoting to crypto, investing early in BitKeep (now Bitget Wallet) and joining Bitget as MD in April 2022.

Leading Through Adversity and Innovation

Under Gracy’s guidance, Bitget has quadrupled its user base and solidified its position among the top 3 derivatives platforms globally, while expanding spot market influence. She also negotiated high-profile sponsorships—including LaLiga and MotoGP in Europe—and curated forward-thinking community initiatives like #Blockchain4Her and #Blockchain4Youth (bitget.com).

Embracing AI, Web3 & Mainstream Culture

• Championed AI integration across Bitget’s ecosystem—enhancing copy‑trading, fraud detection, service quality, and KYC/AML compliance, aiming to elevate platform performance in 2025.
• Fuses grass-roots media engagement (e.g., “street photography” CEO videos) with strategic mainstream partnerships to dismantle crypto’s “elite” image and invite everyday users in.
• Believes in Bitcoin reaching every household, advocating for user journeys like “buy your first 0.001 BTC” and leveraging educational campaigns tied to global sponsorships.

A Vision Rooted in Accessibility and Empowerment

Gracy champions crypto as an inclusive, democratizing force. She doesn’t see the industry as requiring a “Wall Street elite” persona, but rather aims to normalize ownership among retail users. Notably, in a recent Romanian interview she explored “crypto pensions” in Central & Eastern Europe—endorsing hybrid financial structures to boost transparency, control, and intergenerational trust (bitget.com).

Personal Philosophy & Leadership Culture

• Advocates equality—not identity politics—valuing results over gender or background in hiring and career growth.
• Describes Bitget’s culture as meritocratic and outcomes‑oriented; campus applicants are selected not by pedigree but by value potential.
• Committed to maintaining work–life balance by traveling extensively yet carving out time for personal rejuvenation.

What’s Next?

• Scaling Bitget’s presence in regulated regions (EU under MiCA, CE Europe via sports partnerships, Hong Kong reopening).
• Exploring fan‑token, NFT, and crypto card integrations in global sporting arenas like MotoGP and LaLiga.
• Enhancing platform innovation in AI‑driven copy‑trading, institutional services, and compliance tools throughout 2025.

Final Take

Gracy Chen exemplifies a modern-day crypto leader: analytical, media-savvy, culturally attuned, and driven by inclusion and technology. From her TV-host origins to heading a global exchange, she has positioned Bitget at the confluence of traditional finance, AI, and user empowerment. With a focus on accessible crypto products, global partnerships, and educational momentum, her roadmap signals a robust future for Bitget and the broader Web3 economy.

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