#GateLaunchesHongKongStockTrading

GATE STOCKS GOES GLOBAL HONG KONG EQUITIES NOW TRADABLE DIRECTLY WITH USDT, EXPANDING THE MULTI-ASSET REVOLUTION

Gate has officially launched Hong Kong stock trading, transforming its platform from a crypto-first exchange into a genuinely multi-asset financial ecosystem. Starting June 11, 2026, users who upgrade their Gate App to version 8.23.5 or above can trade more than 1,000 Hong Kong-listed stocks directly with USDT no traditional brokerage account required, no Hong Kong dollar conversion needed, and no separate platform to manage. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Main Board and GEM are both covered, giving Gate users access to some of Asia's most influential companies: Tencent Holdings, HSBC Holdings, CATL, China Mobile, Xiaomi, Meituan, BYD, Ping An Insurance, AIA Group, and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing itself.

This launch is a structural expansion, not a feature addition. Gate Stocks already supports over 10,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs across NYSE, Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, NYSE American, and BATS, with fractional trading starting from as little as 0.01 shares. Hong Kong equities now share the same unified stock account system as US stocks, enabling single-account fund management, position tracking, and portfolio oversight across two of the world's most important equity markets. Users simply transfer USDT from their Spot or Unified account into their Stock account and begin trading. Prices, portfolio value, and profit/loss for Hong Kong stocks are displayed in HKD, while trading fees are calculated based on real-time exchange rates all handled seamlessly within the platform.

The Hong Kong stock trading window operates during regular HKEX market hours: 01:30–04:00 UTC and 05:00–08:00 UTC (with a lunch break between sessions). Unlike US stocks, which support pre-market and after-hours trading, Hong Kong equities are limited to regular sessions only a structure that aligns with HKEX's own trading conventions. Core functionality mirrors the US stock experience: buy/sell execution, position management, order inquiry, and comprehensive asset tracking are all available from a single interface.

Gate is incentivizing adoption with a compelling promotional campaign running through June 25, 2026. Users who complete their first Hong Kong stock trade receive Tencent stock as a reward. Additional programs the Value Investment Plan, Trading Challenge, and Top Gainer Prediction distribute shares of Meituan, BYD, and Xiaomi, collectively offering over $182,000 in stock rewards. For users with $2,000 or more in holdings, VIP status unlocks exclusive trading fees as low as 0.023% and 1-on-1 account manager services.

The strategic significance extends beyond convenience. By bridging crypto liquidity and traditional equity markets through a USDT-native interface, Gate eliminates the multi-platform fragmentation that has historically forced investors to maintain separate accounts for digital assets, US equities, and Asian stocks. The convergence of these three verticals crypto, US stocks, and Hong Kong equities within a single platform controlled by a single funding source creates a capital allocation efficiency that traditional brokerages cannot replicate. When Bitcoin rallies and a user wants to rotate gains into Tencent or Xiaomi, the transfer is instantaneous and USDT-native. When a Hang Seng constituent dips and a user wants to hedge with US-listed ETFs, the same account handles both sides.

The industry trend validates Gate's direction. Multiple crypto exchanges are expanding into stock and tokenized equity offerings, recognizing that the next phase of platform growth requires multi-asset integration. Gate's execution stands out for its breadth 11,500+ total equities and ETFs across US and Hong Kong markets, all funded by the same USDT that powers 4,700+ crypto trading pairs and for its depth, with VIP-grade execution costs and institutional-grade position management. For traders who have been waiting for a platform that treats crypto and traditional finance as one market rather than two, Gate Stocks has delivered that integration. The Hong Kong launch is the latest proof that Gate is not just a crypto exchange it is a financial gateway.

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