What is RWA Contract and How to Trade It on Bitget?

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This article explains what RWA (Real World Asset) contracts are and provides a step-by-step guide on how to trade them on the Bitget website and app.

What is RWA contract?

RWA contract is Bitget’s innovative RWA index perpetual futures contract. Its underlying asset is composed of tokenized RWA indexes of stocks that are already circulating in the market. For example, the NVDAUSDT RWA contract on Bitget is priced based on a composite index of NVDA RWA tokens issued by different issuers (e.g., xStock, ONDO).

Key highlights:

• Trading hours: 5×24 (Monday 00:00 – Saturday 00:00, UTC-4).

• Settlement currency: USDT.

• Margin mode: Isolated only (cross margin and unified account are not supported).

• Max leverage: 10x.

• Index price: Calculated from multiple RWA token issuers, weighted by market data.

• Funding rate: every 1 hour.

Differences Between RWA Contracts and Regular USDT Perpetual Contracts

Feature	RWA perpetual contract	Regular USDT perpetual contract
Trading hours	5×24 (closed on weekends and special periods)	7×24 (always open)
Settlement currency	USDT	USDT
Underlying asset	Basket of tokenized real-world assets (multiple issuers)	Single token (e.g., BTC, ETH)
Margin mode	Isolated only	Isolated, cross, or unified account
Max leverage	10x	Up to 125x
Index price	Weighted composite index (e.g., xStock, ONDO)	Spot market price of the token
Funding rate	1h	1h, 2h, 4h, or 8h

Risk Management for RWA Contracts

• Liquidation mechanism: Same as conventional isolated-margin futures, based on margin ratio and liquidation price.

• No liquidation during suspension: When the market is closed, positions are not liquidated. However, if the market gaps up or down on reopening, your position could face liquidation. Always add margin before reopening to reduce risk.

• Insurance fund: Each RWA contract has an initial 50,000 USDT risk fund with ADL (Auto-Deleveraging) protection enabled.

How to Trade RWA Contracts on Bitget Website?

Step 1: Go to USDT-M Futures

1. Hover over Futures in the top navigation bar and click USDT-M Futures.

2. In the contract list, click the RWA tab to filter available RWA contracts.

3. Choose from the available RWA contracts (e.g., NVDAUSDT, TSLAUSDT, CRCLUSDT) and click it to open the trading page.

Step 2: Place your order

1. Select Isolated margin mode.

2. Click Leverage and adjust the Multiplier for your trade.

3. Choose Order Type

4. Enter the order details and select Open long or Open short based on your market expectations.

5. Confirm the order.

How to Trade RWA Contracts on Bitget App?

Step 1: Navigate to USDT-M Futures

1. Tap Futures on the bottom menu bar.

2. In the futures list, select the RWA tab to display all RWA contracts.

3. Tap the RWA contract you want to trade (e.g., NVDAUSDT, TSLAUSDT, CRCLUSDT) to open its trading interface.

Step 2: Place your order

1. Select Isolated margin mode.

2. Click Leverage and adjust the Multiplier for your trade.

3. Choose Order Type

4. Enter the order details and select Open long or Open short based on your market expectations.

5. Confirm the order.

Important Notes Before Trading RWA Contracts

• RWA contracts close on weekends and special periods (Bitget will publish announcements in advance).

• Orders cannot be placed during suspension, but you can cancel existing ones.

• Funding fees do not accrue during suspension.

• Always monitor price gaps before reopening and add margin to avoid liquidation risk.

FAQs

1. What is the maximum leverage available for RWA contracts?

RWA contracts support a maximum leverage of 10x.

2. Can I trade RWA contracts using cross margin or unified account mode?

No. RWA contracts only support Isolated margin mode. Cross margin and unified account are not available.

3. Why are RWA contracts not available for trading on weekends?

RWA contracts follow a 5×24 schedule (Monday 00:00 – Saturday 00:00, UTC-4). They are closed on weekends and certain special dates to ensure fair and accurate pricing.

4. Will my position be liquidated when the market is closed?

No. During suspension, positions are not liquidated. However, if the market gaps significantly at reopening, liquidation risk may occur. It’s recommended to add margin before trading resumes.

5. Do RWA contracts have an insurance fund?

Yes. Each RWA contract has an initial 50,000 USDT insurance fund with ADL (Auto-Deleveraging) enabled to protect traders.

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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