Gate March 2026 Transparency Report: TradFi and On-chain Ecosystem Synergy Driving a Multi-Asset Growth Engine

2026-04-15 06:00:04 UTC
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Overview

In March 2026, Gate continued to consolidate its position as a global leading platform through coordinated growth across multiple business lines. The platform’s derivatives market share rose to 12.2%, reaching a new all-time high, with one of the fastest growth rates in the industry. Coupled with spot trading volume and liquidity consistently ranking among the global top three, Gate further strengthened its core trading capabilities. Following the user base surpassing 51 million, both user activity and trading depth increased in tandem. The spot market now supports over 4,500 assets, forming a broad and stable market foundation.

From a structural perspective, the TradFi business has emerged as a key growth engine, with its multi-asset and multi-leverage system significantly enhancing capital efficiency and strategy flexibility. Meanwhile, the on-chain ecosystem remains highly active, with continuous growth in trading and interaction volumes across Perp DEX and Gate Layer, strengthening the platform’s competitiveness in on-chain derivatives and infrastructure. On the product side, Gate AI has completed its three-terminal matrix across Web, macOS, and Windows, with expanding multimodal and research capabilities driving AI integration into trading and investment research scenarios. ETF and copy trading businesses also achieved simultaneous growth in scale and activity, continuously enriching user strategy options and participation pathways. At the same time, wealth management, airdrops, and Launchpool products enhanced capital retention and user engagement through diversified incentive mechanisms.

In terms of security, community, and brand, the RootData “Crypto Exchange Transparency Ranking” shows that Gate ranks second on the list. Meanwhile, the platform’s reserve ratio reached 122%, with multiple assets maintaining over-collateralization, further strengthening market trust. Gate Square launched the “Post About AI” campaign, deepening community interaction and user engagement. In addition, high-profile brand activities such as the F1 Japanese Grand Prix further expanded Gate’s influence among global users and institutions.

Gate also continued to strengthen its content depth and distribution breadth in education, research, and media influence, building a multi-layered content ecosystem. Gate Research focused on forward-looking areas such as AI, RWA, and TradFi; Gate Learn provided users with clearer learning pathways and trading frameworks; and the Gate Blog published over 1,100 articles in a single month, delivering timely content around market dynamics and trending narratives. Overall, the platform achieved resonance across trading capabilities, product ecosystem, capital absorption, and brand momentum, continuously amplifying its competitive advantages.

Platform Highlights

Reinforced Derivatives Leadership, Rapid TradFi Growth, and Brand Breakthrough Synergy Strengthening Global Leadership

According to an exchange report released by CoinDesk, Gate has continued to expand its derivatives trading scale, with market share increasing to 12.2%, a record high. The growth in derivatives market share reached 0.95%, ranking among the top two globally. Meanwhile, Gate’s registered user base has surpassed 51 million. As the user base continues to expand, the platform has seen simultaneous growth in active users, trading volume, and market coverage. Data shows that Gate has consistently ranked among the global top three in token trading volume and overall liquidity, with 24-hour spot trading volume ranking second worldwide, demonstrating stable and sustained market depth. The spot market now supports over 4,500 cryptocurrencies, placing it at the forefront of the industry in terms of asset coverage.

From a trading structure perspective, Gate’s TradFi business maintained strong growth in March, with daily trading volume peaking above \$20 billion. The platform supports over 350 TradFi assets, with continuous expansion, making it one of the core growth drivers. At the same time, the AI product suite completed its deployment across Web, macOS, and Windows, with ongoing expansion of multimodal interaction and Deep Research capabilities, now covering over 80 use cases. This further accelerates AI integration into high-frequency trading and research scenarios.

On the branding side, Gate partnered with the Red Bull Racing team at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix, strengthening global connections with institutions and users through high-profile events. Overall, the platform’s trading capabilities and brand influence have grown in tandem, further reinforcing its global leadership position.

Ecosystem Expansion and Security Transparency

Gate has driven coordinated growth across wealth management, trading, and on-chain ecosystems, achieving comprehensive improvements in user scale, capital inflows, and trading activity, forming a multi-asset-driven growth loop. In addition, TradFi, high-leverage systems, and on-chain products have jointly strengthened its core growth engines, with overall trading volume and ecosystem activity continuing to rise. Meanwhile, a diversified product matrix—including AI, ETFs, incentive programs, and institutional services—has advanced in parallel, further enhancing the platform’s competitiveness and depth of user engagement.

Multi-Asset Synergy Driving Comprehensive Growth in Users and Trading Scale

In March, Gate achieved multiple breakthroughs across its business lines. Both Simple Earn and Staking recorded simultaneous growth in user numbers and capital scale despite market volatility, highlighting the continued attractiveness of stable yield products. Notably, in Staking, BTC and ETH holdings reached new highs of 3,084.03 BTC and 175,700 ETH, respectively, reflecting strong capital absorption driven by both core asset allocation and hedging demand.

Driven by trading activity and incentive mechanisms, the multi-asset ecosystem maintained strong momentum. TradFi trading volume expanded rapidly, with a daily peak exceeding \$20 billion, while its multi-asset and high-leverage system further strengthened its role as a core growth engine. On-chain activity also remained robust, with Perp DEX transactions exceeding 8 million and Gate Layer transactions increasing by over 14% month-over-month, reflecting continued ecosystem expansion. At the same time, Launchpool, HODLer Airdrop, and CandyDrop effectively boosted user participation and capital inflows through high-yield incentives and multi-project initiatives. Through coordinated product synergy, the platform achieved a positive cycle of capital inflows, trading growth, and user engagement.

Dual Growth in Users and Capital Scale for Gate Simple Earn

In March, Simple Earn maintained steady growth, launching a total of 7 new projects. By offering attractive yields and additional rewards, the product continued to enhance user participation. On the capital side, cumulative subscriptions reached \$1.626 billion, with total value locked (TVL) peaking at \$1.757 billion on March 16, reflecting the strong appeal and stickiness of low-risk wealth management products amid market volatility.

Strong Staking Performance with Record High BTC and ETH Holdings

In March, Staking maintained steady expansion, launching 5 new tokens to further diversify product offerings and yield sources. In terms of capital scale, BTC and ETH holdings reached new highs on March 18 and March 21, with peak holdings of 3,084.03 BTC and 175,700 ETH, respectively, indicating continued strong demand for core asset allocation. Meanwhile, the stablecoin GUSD surged to \$157 million by the end of the month, reflecting a coexistence of hedging and yield-seeking demand. Overall, Staking TVL reached a monthly peak of \$1.195 billion on March 17 and remained stable at around \$1.1 billion by month-end, demonstrating strong capital absorption capacity and sustained user confidence in a volatile market environment.

Gate TradFi Multi-Asset Trading Scale Continues to Expand, with Daily Trading Volume Peak Exceeding \$20 Billion

In March, Gate’s TradFi business sustained its strong growth momentum, with both trading scale and user participation increasing in tandem. The platform’s single-day trading volume peak exceeded \$20 billion, reaching the level of leading global exchanges, while overall liquidity and market depth improved significantly. Gate now supports more than 350 TradFi assets, with 174 new assets listed during the month, covering globally popular equities and commodities, and continuously expanding its multi-asset trading structure. Driven by heightened market volatility, the TradFi segment maintained consistently high average daily trading volumes, gradually becoming one of the platform’s core growth engines.

In terms of product capabilities, Gate TradFi has further strengthened its advantages in multi-asset coverage and multi-leverage mechanisms, forming differentiated competitiveness. The platform enables one-stop trading across multiple markets, including foreign exchange, indices, commodities, and equities. Core assets such as gold, silver, and crude oil support a wide range of leverage options from 20x to 500x. Users can perform refined allocation and dynamic adjustments based on asset volatility characteristics and individual risk preferences, enhancing capital efficiency while increasing strategy flexibility. The overall trading experience continues to evolve toward greater professionalism and multi-strategy integration.

Gate Perp DEX Continuously Expanding On-chain Derivatives Trading Scenarios

In March, Gate Perp DEX trading remained active, with user participation and trading frequency staying within a stable range. From a structural perspective, market activity was concentrated in several popular themes and macro-related assets, while Gate Perp DEX continued to accommodate diverse user trading demands.

On the product and operations side, Gate Perp DEX continued to enhance system stability and trading experience throughout March. The platform completed system upgrades, improving underlying performance while ensuring uninterrupted trading operations. At the same time, through phased trading campaigns and the introduction of new asset categories, the platform further enriched on-chain derivatives trading scenarios, including themed trading activities around commodities and trending assets, as well as weekend incentive programs, thereby promoting sustained user participation and ecosystem development.

Gate Layer On-chain Activity Continues to Increase, with Transactions Rising Over 14% Month-over-Month

In March, the number of addresses on Gate Layer continued its steady growth, with transaction count increasing by over 14% month-over-month to approximately 32.6 million, reflecting rising network usage intensity and sustained ecosystem activity, alongside expanding on-chain interaction demand.

From a technical and product perspective, Gate Layer completed its v1.1.0 network-wide upgrade during the month, focusing on optimizing network performance, expanding functionalities, and improving system stability. This upgrade not only enhanced the infrastructure’s capacity but also introduced several key feature improvements, providing strong support for future ecosystem expansion and on-chain activity growth, while further strengthening overall network efficiency and development capabilities.

Launchpool Advances Project Listings and Incentive Distribution with Strong APR Performance

In March, Gate Launchpool launched 2 new projects. In terms of incentives, certain projects demonstrated high yield performance during specific periods, with the IDOS project reaching an APR of 751.33% in its final hour, highlighting strong short-term yield attractiveness.

Overall, Launchpool continues to focus on project onboarding and incentive distribution, offering flexible participation mechanisms and high-yield windows to meet diverse user asset growth needs. In the current market environment, the platform balances operational stability with user return opportunities through continuous optimization of project pacing and incentive structures.

HODLer Airdrop Maintains Stable Participation with Staking Scale Approaching \$200 Million

In March, Gate HODLer Airdrop launched 3 new projects, with participation exceeding 30,000 users. The total amount of staked GT reached nearly 29 million tokens, corresponding to a staking scale of approximately \$200 million, indicating a stable participation base.

In terms of returns, certain projects provided steady incentive rewards, with the IDOS project achieving a peak APR of 12.3%. Characterized by relatively low volatility and sustained participation, HODLer Airdrop offers users a stable pathway for asset appreciation while strengthening the linkage between GT staking and the broader platform ecosystem.

CandyDrop Drives Participation Growth Through Multi-Project Campaigns, Boosting Trading and Capital Inflows

In March, Gate CandyDrop launched 6 projects, with participation exceeding 210,000 users. Among them, the popular project GF attracted more than 70,000 participants, demonstrating the strong appeal of such campaigns.

In terms of trading and capital performance, CandyDrop-related derivatives trading volume exceeded \$15 billion. By combining incentive mechanisms with trading scenarios, CandyDrop played an effective role in driving user participation, trading activity, and capital inflows, continuously enhancing platform engagement and user depth.

Gate AI Three-Terminal Product Matrix Fully Deployed, with Expanding Multimodal and Scenario Capabilities

In March 2026, Gate AI completed several major upgrades, with Web, macOS, and Windows versions launched successively, further enhancing the cross-device user experience. The Web version was officially released on March 9, initially covering 23 core business scenarios, including spot trading, derivatives, wealth management, token launches, Alpha, instant swap, KYC, and asset management. On March 20 and 21, the macOS and Windows desktop versions were released, marking the completion of Gate AI’s three-terminal product matrix, enabling users to enjoy a more consistent and seamless AI interaction experience across devices.

In terms of capabilities, Gate AI gradually introduced voice input, image upload, and document parsing functions, supporting mainstream formats such as PDF, Markdown, TXT, Word, and Excel. It also integrated features such as Deep Research and K-line contextual analysis, significantly enhancing AI’s practicality in information processing, market analysis, and research support scenarios. As of the end of March, Gate AI had integrated over 80 business scenarios and continued to optimize response speed, streaming output, and interaction experience, driving AI assistants toward higher-frequency and deeper trading and service applications.

Gate ETF Business Reaches New Trading High, with March Volume Exceeding 18 Billion USDT

Gate’s ETF business continued to see rising trading activity and market scale. In March, total ETF trading volume exceeded 18 billion USDT, representing a month-over-month increase of more than 12%. Despite a high base, both trading scale and user activity maintained steady growth, reflecting sustained market demand for ETF allocation and trading.

To better meet diversified trading needs, Gate continued expanding its ETF product offerings and optimizing asset structure. As of the end of March, the platform supported 326 ETF trading pairs, further enriching users’ trading and risk management options across popular sectors. Meanwhile, by maintaining stable trading system operations and leveraging mechanisms such as trial funds, the platform continued to enhance overall trading experience and product ecosystem.

Gate Copy Trading Maintains Growth Momentum, with Notable Increase in Trading Activity

Gate’s copy trading business continued its growth trajectory in March. In terms of trading activity, the average daily copy trading volume approached \$40 million, indicating strong engagement and conversion efficiency.

During the same period, Gate launched lead trader recruitment campaigns, attracting more high-quality traders and further enriching strategy supply and trading options. As the copy trading ecosystem continues to expand, the platform’s value in connecting retail users with professional traders has been further strengthened.

Gate Institutional Business Tops Industry Rankings, with Low Latency and Deep Liquidity Strengthening Competitiveness

In the authoritative crypto industry media BeInCrypto’s “Best Institutional Crypto Trading Platforms in 2026” ranking, Gate’s institutional business was awarded “Best for Institutional Trading,” securing the top position overall. Gate offers more than 4,500 trading pairs, covering spot, futures, options, and TradFi assets, demonstrating strong performance among leading platforms in the institutional segment. Its core advantages include ultra-low latency matching of approximately 2 milliseconds, deep liquidity, and a tiered fee structure, collectively creating an efficient and professional trading environment.

In addition, through the integration of the SuperLink cross-market account system and partnerships with multiple compliant third-party custodians, the platform meets institutional-grade requirements in terms of security, compliance, and capital efficiency. Gate Institutional is a comprehensive institutional trading and financial services suite tailored for hedge funds, market makers, and professional trading firms, offering an integrated solution that includes multi-asset trading, capital management, and high-performance infrastructure. Gate continues to deepen its institutional business layout, further consolidating its global competitive advantage.

Gate Quantitative Funds Maintain Stable Performance with a Continuously Upward Yield Curve

According to official data, Gate’s flagship quantitative strategy product “Hedged Smart Investment – USDT” currently delivers an annualized return of 9.51% and has been operating for over 600 days. The product is available for subscription to users at VIP5 level and above, leveraging quantitative models to automatically identify structural market opportunities, while optimizing capital allocation through hedging and dynamic rebalancing mechanisms to improve the overall risk-return profile.

At present, Gate’s quantitative funds maintain stable operations, with yield curves showing a consistent upward trend. In addition to “Hedged Smart Investment,” the platform offers multiple strategy products, including “Returns Pioneer Capital – USDT,” “HedgeSmart Strategies – USDT,” and “Arbitrage Pioneer – USDT,”. Looking ahead, Gate will continue to optimize its quantitative models and risk hedging mechanisms, launching more high-quality strategy products to provide high-net-worth users with diversified and stable return options.

Gate Card Completes Product Upgrade, Enhancing Cashback and Tiered Benefits System

In March, Gate officially launched the new version of Gate Card, upgrading its cashback mechanism, tiered system, and payment limits. The new Gate Card offers up to 5% cashback on spending, with a maximum monthly cashback cap of up to 250 USDT, and supports rewards in multiple assets, including BTC, ETH, USDT, and GT. At the same time, the card’s tiered system has been upgraded to a dual-track progression model combining spending limits and VIP levels, further optimizing user growth pathways and benefits experience.

In terms of usage scenarios and payment capabilities, Gate Card supports both virtual and physical cards, and can be used in over 100 countries and regions, covering approximately 130 million Visa merchants worldwide. It supports online and offline payments, ATM withdrawals, and Google Pay. Meanwhile, the product has significantly increased spending limits, with single transaction and daily limits of up to \$500,000, and monthly limits of up to \$1.5 million, further expanding its applicability across cross-border payments, everyday consumption, and high-value payment scenarios.

Security, Transparency, and Global Expansion

While continuously expanding multiple business lines, Gate regards security and transparency as the core foundation for the platform’s long-term development. By continuously strengthening its proof-of-reserves mechanism and risk management system, the platform is building a robust protection framework covering multiple asset categories. At the same time, the platform is steadily advancing its global expansion, while simultaneously improving compliance capabilities and operational systems in major markets to provide long-term support for diversified business development.

Gate Releases March Proof-of-Reserves Report, BTC Reserve Ratio of 147%

Gate has released the March proof-of-reserves report. The overall reserve ratio reached 122%, significantly higher than the industry safety benchmark of 100%. The reserves cover nearly 500 different types of user assets, reflecting the platform’s sufficient surplus reserves and solid risk hedging capability amid market volatility.

For core assets, BTC user assets amount to 17,216 coins, with platform reserves reaching 25,404 coins, and the excess reserve ratio further increased from 40.69% to 47.56%. ETH user assets increased from 337,565 coins to 358,121 coins, while platform reserves rose from 419,320 to 439,611 coins, with an excess reserve ratio of 22.75%. For stablecoins, USDT user assets increased from 1.385 billion in the previous period to 1.451 billion, with platform reserves at 1.477 billion and an excess reserve ratio of 1.79%. USDC user assets amount to 122 million, with platform reserves at 134 million and an excess ratio of 10.18%. GUSD user assets total 108 million, while platform reserves reach 320 million, with an excess ratio of 196.50%.

In addition, reserve ratios for major assets such as GT and XRP are also significantly higher than the 100% reserve standard, reaching 136.84% and 116.54% respectively, further strengthening the platform’s overall asset security capability.

RootData Releases Transparency Ranking, Gate Ranks Second Globally Highlighting Comprehensive Strength

In March, the Web3 asset data platform RootData released its Cryptocurrency Exchange Transparency Ranking, showing that Gate ranked second on the list. Gate received a comprehensive score of 80.6 in the evaluation of transparency and liquidity indicators. Its 7-day average trading volume across asset categories exceeded 18 billion USD, and it provides a variety of crypto asset products. The ranking adopts a “transparency-first” evaluation principle, combining multiple indicators such as market makers, custodians, regulatory licenses, trading volume, and asset quantity for comprehensive evaluation. Under the dual evaluation system of “transparency + liquidity,” Gate achieved a high score with its stable trading activity and relatively high level of transparency, demonstrating its comprehensive competitiveness within the indicator framework.

Community Building and Brand Activities

In March, Gate continued to advance community engagement and global brand building, leveraging both online campaigns and high-profile offline collaborations to further enhance user participation and brand influence, while strengthening multi-dimensional connections with users and industry partners.

Gate Square Launches “Post and Talk About AI” Campaign, Further Deepening Community Interaction and User Engagement

Gate Square launched the “Post and Talk About AI” themed campaign in March. During the event period, users who publish AI-related content on Gate Square can randomly receive red packet rewards and “Lobster” tokens, with a maximum reward of up to 200U per post. In addition, the campaign will also select “Top Experience Sharer” and “AI Yield PK Champion.” Users can share their experiences using Gate AI products, including tutorials, tips, or perspectives on the future development of AI. Users who rank on the leaderboard will have the opportunity to win a series of merchandise and token rewards.

Gate Hosts High-Profile VIP Reception with Red Bull Racing at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix, Strengthening Global Connections

From March 27 to 29, the 2026 season F1 Japanese Grand Prix kicked off at Suzuka Circuit. Gate partnered with the F1 Red Bull Racing Team to host a high-profile VIP hospitality event, inviting multiple KOLs as well as guests from major market makers, institutions, and project teams to attend the event in person, engaging in multi-dimensional exchanges and interactions through an immersive race-viewing experience. During the event, guests watched the race up close in the Paddock Club area and visited the pit area to gain deeper insight into racing operations and competition strategies. They also enjoyed premium dining services in exclusive areas, experiencing the competitive charm and hospitality experience of F1 events in a high-standard and immersive atmosphere.

As the official sponsor of Red Bull Racing, the Gate brand logo appeared on the rear wings of the race cars and on the drivers’ equipment. Japan is not only one of the key stops on the F1 calendar but also an important market in Gate’s compliance expansion. Currently, Gate Japan has obtained the cryptocurrency exchange operating license issued by the Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA). Through this event, Gate continues to enhance its international brand influence while expanding connections with global users and partners.

Education, Research and Media Influence

Gate continues to strengthen its capabilities across research, content, and industry influence, building a multi-layered system for information and insight delivery. Through in-depth analysis from its research institute, structured education from its academy, and high-frequency content production via its blog, the platform continuously enhances its ability to interpret key areas such as macro trends, RWA, and AI. Meanwhile, thought leadership from founder Dr. Han, combined with validation from third-party institutional data, further reinforces Gate’s voice and global influence within the industry.

Gate Research Continues to Expand Research Coverage, Delivering Multi-Dimensional Insights on Macro Trends, RWA and AI

During March, Gate Research maintained a steady pace of content output, continuously releasing daily reports, VIP daily reports, weekly reports, institutional weekly reports, monthly reports, and thematic research. These publications focus on market trends, macro policies, capital flows, on-chain ecosystems, and industry trends, providing users with timely and systematic market interpretations and research references.

At the same time, Gate Research continued advancing in-depth research, focusing on areas such as AI trading, RWA, tokenized gold, TradFi asset trading, and trending narratives. Combining institutional capital, market structure, and industry evolution, it conducted thematic analyses including the reshaping of digital asset trading by large language models, building crypto AI investment advisors based on OpenClaw, and perpetual contracts for TradFi assets. Through the continuous accumulation of regular research and thematic content, Gate Research has further enhanced the professionalism, forward-looking perspective, and media influence of its research output.

Gate Academy Continues Expanding Its Educational Content System, Strengthening User Learning and Industry Awareness Coverage

During March, Gate Academy continued advancing the development of educational content. Focusing on industry knowledge, trading insights, market trends, and emerging topics, it continuously produced various types of learning content, including courses, articles, and thematic interpretations, further enriching the platform’s educational content system and meeting the learning needs of users at different levels.

In terms of specific content, Gate Academy continued releasing practical content related to trading and market understanding, helping users understand leverage, options, ETFs, asset allocation, and cross-market trading logic. At the same time, it also strengthened interpretations of AI, on-chain finance, and emerging narratives, gradually forming a content structure that balances foundational learning, trend tracking, and advanced understanding. Through the combination of systematic knowledge content and industry trend observations, Gate Academy continues to provide users with clearer learning paths and entry points for understanding the industry, further enhancing the depth of educational coverage and user value.

Gate Blog Continues to Enrich Content Ecosystem, Producing Over 1,100 Articles in March

During March, the Gate Blog maintained a high-frequency content update rhythm, continuously publishing various types of articles covering industry hotspots, market trends, platform developments, and product features. The monthly content output exceeded 1,100 articles, further enriching the platform’s information dissemination and user reading scenarios.

In terms of specific content directions, the Gate Blog focused on topics such as crypto market fluctuations, macro and regulatory developments, RWA, prediction markets, AI, stablecoins, and public chain ecosystems. At the same time, it also combined updates related to Gate AI, Gate TradFi, Gate ETF, prediction markets, and Gaterouter, continuously delivering content interpretations that balance timeliness and readability, further enhancing the platform’s content reach and information dissemination efficiency.

Gate Founder Dr. Han Accepts Odaily Interview, Sharing Insights on TradFi Integration and Intelligent Web3 Trends

Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han accepted an interview with Odaily. In the interview, Dr. Han stated that the current “cooling” phase in the crypto market is a cyclical phenomenon, while the rapid development of AI may become a key variable driving structural upgrades in the industry.

Based on this judgment, Gate proposed the concept of Intelligent Web3, aiming to reduce the barriers to on-chain interaction and strategy execution through AI, allowing users to complete complex transactions and express intentions through natural language. Around this strategy, Gate launched GateAI, integrating market analysis, risk alerts, and strategy assistance capabilities, while exploring AI Agent forms to reshape user interaction models and promote Intelligent Web3 from concept to practical application.

Regarding industry trends, Dr. Han stated that he is optimistic about the development of crypto payments, RWA, and DEX, believing that the tokenization of traditional assets will bring more allocation choices to the market. Gate officially launched the TradFi sector in January, with trading volume exceeding 95 billion USD and supporting 144 types of assets, covering metals, stocks, indices, foreign exchange, and commodities. Through the combination of intelligent capabilities and a diversified asset system, Gate is building a more extensible ecosystem and redefining the boundaries of exchanges.

CoinDesk: Gate Ranks Top 3 Globally in Both Derivatives and Spot Trading Volume, Strengthening Its Market Position

According to the latest exchange report released by CoinDesk, Gate delivered strong performance in March, with its derivatives trading volume rising to become the third-largest among centralized exchanges globally for the first time, while its spot trading volume also ranked third, further elevating its overall industry standing.

In the derivatives segment, Binance and OKX ranked first and second, with Gate following closely at 12.0% market share, highlighting its position among top-tier exchanges. In terms of open interest (OI), Gate reached \$8.68 billion, accounting for 9.76% of the market, also ranking third globally. On the spot side, Gate maintained its strong momentum, recording \$55.7 billion in trading volume in March and firmly securing a top-three position among major exchanges. Together with Binance and Bybit, Gate contributed to approximately 44.8% of total trading volume among leading platforms, demonstrating sustained competitiveness.

Overall, Gate continues to improve across key metrics—including derivatives market share, overall market presence, open interest, and spot trading volume—further solidifying its position as a leading global crypto trading platform.

Conclusion

Looking ahead, Gate is expected to continue amplifying its scale and structural advantages based on the existing synergy among its multiple business lines. On the one hand, with the further integration of derivatives, TradFi, and on-chain ecosystems, the platform will continue deepening cross-market liquidity integration and multi-asset allocation capabilities, improving trading and capital efficiency. On the other hand, the continuous iteration of AI, quantitative, and strategy products will further lower the barriers to professional trading while enhancing user participation depth and asset operation efficiency. Supported by strengthened security compliance and expanding global brand influence, Gate is evolving from a single trading platform into a comprehensive digital asset financial services ecosystem, and its leading position in the global industry landscape is expected to be further consolidated and enhanced.

Disclaimer:

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Gate Team
April 15, 2026


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