Gracy Chen, the female managing director of cryptocurrency exchange Bitget, has highlighted the gender disparity in the cryptocurrency industry. She pointed out that 95% of cryptocurrency platform founders are male and stressed the importance of securing and utilizing a larger pool of female talent to drive more creative development in the sector. Chen mentioned that women are often deterred from entering the cryptocurrency industry, which is predominantly male-dominated. She has experienced being the only woman in important meetings and emphasized the need to overcome unconscious biases and stereotypes towards women in the field.

Chen also discussed the value that women bring to the industry, stating that they often devise unique perspectives and business strategies that differ from those of their male counterparts. She called for the cryptocurrency industry to actively encourage more women to participate and be proactive in hiring to foster diversity and innovation.