Gracie Chen, the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company Bitget, has been included in the prestigious Top 50 Women in Web3 and AI 2025 list by CoinDesk. This publication annually recognizes women who significantly impact the development of digital finance, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence.
This is reported by Finway
Global Leader and Innovator in the Industry
Gracie Chen is the only CEO among the top 10 leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world to be featured in this list. She shares the spotlight with notable figures such as Daniela Amodei (Anthropic), Anima Anandkumar (Caltech), Emily Choi (Coinbase), and Samara Cohen (BlackRock).
“This list was created based on over 300 nominations from around the world, and the finalists were selected based on criteria of innovation, influence, and relevance in shaping the future of Web3 and AI [artificial intelligence],” the press release noted.
Since her appointment as CEO in May 2024, Chen has driven rapid growth at Bitget. The number of users on the platform has increased from 20 to over 120 million, allowing the company to rank among the top three global cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume.
Contribution to Technology Development and Support for Women
Under Gracie Chen’s leadership, Bitget has expanded its scope of operations: the platform has implemented spot trading, Launchpad and Launchpool services, as well as the non-custodial Bitget Wallet. Significant attention is being paid to the implementation of AI-based copy trading, the development of institutional partnerships, and strengthening positions in global markets.
Chen places a strong emphasis on supporting women in the tech sector. She initiated the Blockchain4Her program with a fund of $10 million, which promotes the development of women in the blockchain space through funding, mentorship, and educational opportunities. As a delegate at the UN Women CSW conference, Gracie Chen also represents the interests of Web3 in the international dialogue on gender equality and innovation.
With over ten years of experience in investment, entrepreneurship, and the tech sector, Gracie Chen has become one of the most influential figures in the crypto industry. Her inclusion in the CoinDesk Top 50 Women in Web3 and AI highlights her role in transforming Bitget into a multifunctional Web3 platform and shaping an inclusive future for digital finance.