Exchanges are increasingly crossing over into TradFi, and Gate has joined in. Stocks, gold, forex, and index CFDs are all launched at once. This move may seem ordinary, but in fact, the timing is quite strategic.

The products themselves lack much innovation, relying on tired routines. But here’s the question: the crypto market has been stagnant recently, on-chain yields are highly competitive, and users are starting to desperately look for new avenues. "Should I try traditional finance?" this idea is becoming more and more common in the community.

Exchanges have seized this opportunity. Since there is demand from users, why not leverage their own scale and user base to do this? A few details are worth noting: KYC is completed in one go, avoiding repeated hassle, and the entry barrier is lowered directly. It’s truly convenient for users—existing accounts can be activated instantly, with seamless switching between different asset classes. This is what really wins users’ hearts.