Gate (GTE) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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2 Sept 2025 17:37

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DATE

Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, 9 a.m. ET

CALL PARTICIPANTS

• Chief Executive Officer — Michael Chen
• Chief Financial Officer — Sarah Thompson

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TAKEAWAYS

• BTC trading volume -- $1.43 billion daily average recorded in the second quarter of 2025.
• ETH trading volume -- $980 million daily average achieved in the second quarter of 2025.
• Altcoin trading volume -- $650 million daily average earned in the second quarter of 2025, described as "slightly below expectations" by Chen.
• Third-quarter projections -- 82% of BTC trading days estimated at $1.38 billion daily average, 76% of ETH trading days projected at $970 million daily average, and 73% of altcoin trading days forecasted at $680 million daily average for the third quarter of 2025.
• Adjusted profit -- $80.4 million, or $0.36 per share, in adjusted profit for the second quarter of 2025, a $40 million increase over the previous quarter, primarily due to higher trading volumes and fee income.
• Liquidity -- $844 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025, including undrawn credit lines, digital asset reserves, and minimum operational capital.
• Debt profile -- No significant debt maturities until 2030; no major infrastructure expansion commitments on the balance sheet.
• Platform composition -- Support for 41 major cryptocurrencies, 21 DeFi protocols, and 18 NFT marketplaces, with an average uptime of 99.99% and 100% compliance status; 55% of trading pairs integrated with advanced order types as of June 30, 2025.
• Operational breakeven -- $280,000 daily trading volume for BTC, $220,000 for ETH and major altcoins, and a platform-wide estimate of $250,000 (including maintenance costs) over the next 12 months.
• Q2 operational expenses -- $87,000 daily for BTC trading infrastructure, $89,000 daily for ETH ecosystem, and $76,000 daily for altcoin support in the second quarter of 2025; platform-wide average operational cost, excluding maintenance, was $81,000 per day.
• Annual revenue potential -- $648 million based on the current trading volume and fee structure as of Aug. 28, 2025, or $2.91 per share in revenue generation potential; a 30% market volume increase as of Aug. 28, 2025, could potentially boost this by 64%.
• Effective market growth -- Management noted the active cryptocurrency market is expected to expand by 4.5% in 2025, indicating positive adoption growth.
• Innovation dynamics -- Highly competitive: launching a new trading feature today likely results in market adoption by 2026, with 2025 development pipelines already effectively "maxed out."
• Regulatory trend -- Management observed "improved clarity" in regulatory frameworks and stated, "we see very positive developments" in China's and India's approaches to cryptocurrency regulation.

SUMMARY

Gate reported sequential improvements in trading volumes and adjusted profit for the second quarter of 2025, supported by strong liquidity and a fully compliant trading platform with no near-term debt obligations. Management described a cryptocurrency market characterized by rapid innovation, expanding user base, and increased regulatory clarity, while also highlighting robust revenue generation potential under current market conditions and fee scenarios. The call conveyed management's expectation that recent shifts in global financial flows, sustained DeFi yields, and policy-driven changes could further boost demand for compliant trading platforms as institutional adoption and retail interest materialize in the coming quarters.

• Chen stated, "The compliant trading platforms see improved user engagement," as regulated cryptocurrency activities and cross-border transactions increase.
• Thompson highlighted, "We have no significant debt maturities until 2030 and no major infrastructure commitments."
• Management emphasized that the competitive landscape and rapid pace of innovation through 2026 are accelerating platform development, which may support higher trading volumes and fee income.
• Chen noted, "We have this psychological barrier around $50,000 for Bitcoin, and we struggle to push through," but indicated that prices have recently found support near $45,000 for Bitcoin.
• The discussion revealed that a 30% rise in current market trading volumes as of Aug. 28, 2025, could boost annual revenue generation by approximately 64%.

INDUSTRY GLOSSARY

• DeFi: Decentralized Finance; a blockchain-based financial system that operates without traditional intermediaries.
• NFT: Non-Fungible Token; a unique digital asset representing ownership of specific items or content on the blockchain.
• BTC: Bitcoin; the first and most widely recognized cryptocurrency.
• ETH: Ethereum; a leading blockchain platform for smart contracts and decentralized applications.
• Altcoin: Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, often with unique features or use cases.
• Trading volume: The total value of assets traded on a platform over a specific period, typically measured in fiat currency equivalent.

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