#GatePartnersWithAlpacaToBridgeCryptoAndStocks

THE BRIDGE BETWEEN DIGITAL AND TRADITIONAL: A NEW FINANCIAL ERA

Gate has announced a strategic partnership with Alpaca that represents one of the most significant infrastructure developments in the convergence of digital assets and traditional financial markets. This collaboration is not a superficial integration but a fundamental architectural shift that enables real stock and ETF trading through regulated market infrastructure, delivered within a crypto-native experience that users already know and trust.

THE ALPACA INFRASTRUCTURE BACKEND

Alpaca provides the brokerage infrastructure that makes this integration possible at scale. As a global leader in brokerage infrastructure services, Alpaca enables Gate to offer access to more than 10,000 stocks and ETFs across major US securities markets including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. This is not tokenized stock or synthetic exposure; it is real share ownership with genuine market exposure and liquidity consistent with traditional US equity markets.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR CRYPTO USERS

For the global crypto user base, this partnership eliminates a longstanding barrier. Previously, accessing US stocks required opening a traditional brokerage account, navigating complex regulatory requirements, and managing a separate financial infrastructure from their crypto holdings. Now, eligible Gate users can trade real US stocks and ETFs within the same platform where they manage their digital assets, creating a truly unified multi-asset experience.

THE 10,000+ STOCK AND ETF ACCESS

The breadth of access is remarkable. More than 10,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs become available, spanning every sector from technology and healthcare to energy and financial services. This range means that crypto investors who want to diversify into NVIDIA, Apple, Tesla, or any other major US company can do so without leaving their preferred trading environment. ETF access adds another dimension, enabling portfolio-level diversification through single instruments.

THE UNIFIED MULTI-ASSET PLATFORM STRATEGY

Gate’s long-term vision centers on bridging digital assets and traditional financial markets. The Alpaca partnership is a core component of this strategy, but it builds on existing capabilities including Pre-IPO access, prediction markets, and CFD trading for commodities and forex. The result is a platform where users can manage crypto spot positions, trade futures, participate in prediction markets, and now own real US stocks, all through a single interface.

REGULATED MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS

The emphasis on regulated market infrastructure is critical. Real stock trading through this partnership occurs through licensed broker channels, ensuring that transactions are settled properly, regulatory compliance is maintained, and user protections are in place. This distinguishes the offering from tokenized stock arrangements where ownership rights may be indirect and settlement may depend on token mechanics rather than actual market settlement processes.

THE BROADER CONVERGENCE TREND

Gate’s partnership with Alpaca is part of a broader industry convergence where crypto platforms are expanding into traditional financial services and traditional financial institutions are incorporating digital asset capabilities. Multiple major platforms have announced similar stock trading integrations in 2026, reflecting market demand for single-platform multi-asset access that eliminates the fragmentation of managing separate crypto and equity accounts.

FRACTIONAL SHARES AND LOW ENTRY BARRIERS

The upcoming launch is expected to include fractional share capabilities, allowing users to invest with small amounts rather than requiring full share purchases. For a stock like NVIDIA trading above $100 per share, fractional access means that even a $5 investment provides genuine equity exposure. This feature is particularly important for the global user base that may want to build positions incrementally rather than committing large sums immediately.

THE FUTURE OF MULTI-ASSET TRADING

The Gate-Alpaca partnership signals where financial platforms are heading. The future is not crypto-only or stocks-only; it is a converged environment where all asset classes are accessible through a single, familiar interface. As this infrastructure matures, the distinction between crypto trader and stock trader will dissolve, replaced by a multi-asset investor who moves fluidly between digital and traditional markets based on opportunity rather than platform limitations.