Bitget CEO Gracy Chen aims to enter the U.S. market in 2027, with or without the CLARITY Act - Fortune

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen has said the exchange aims to enter the U.S. market in 2027, regardless of whether the CLARITY Act is enacted, according to Fortune. The remark places a specific timeline on one of the larger offshore crypto exchanges' ambitions to operate in the world's biggest financial market.

The CLARITY Act is a proposed U.S. law that would set rules for digital assets, including how tokens are classified and how exchanges register. Chen's "with or without" framing suggests Bitget is prepared to pursue U.S. entry under existing rules should the legislation stall, rather than waiting for new statutory clarity.

For market watchers, the signal matters more than the date. U.S. entry by offshore platforms has historically hinged on licensing and compliance costs, so a stated 2027 target offers a benchmark for how quickly exchanges expect the American regulatory picture to settle. Key things to track: whether the CLARITY Act advances, how U.S. regulators treat registration applications, and whether Bitget discloses concrete licensing or partnership steps. Until then, the 2027 goal remains an intention rather than a confirmed plan.