Gate 2025 Annual Report: Maintaining a Leading Global Market Share with Comprehensive Strength Advancing Across the Board

Overview

In 2025, Gate continued to strengthen its position as a leading global digital asset trading platform, transitioning from a phase of rapid expansion to a more mature stage of growth centered on user scale, liquidity depth, and systematic capabilities. Over the year, Gate's global user base reached nearly 50 million, with significant increases in activity across both spot and derivatives markets. The platform maintained a top-tier global market share, while its futures business achieved a double-digit market share, emerging as a key growth driver supported by rising participation from institutional and professional trading capital.

Guided by its integrated "Trading + Earn + Web3" strategy, Gate advanced the coordinated development of its core products and ecosystem. Products such as Gate Alpha, Gate Earn, and Launchpad saw steady growth in both capital scale and user engagement, alongside continuous enhancements to new asset distribution and incentive mechanisms. At the same time, Gate accelerated the execution of its "All in Web3" strategy: infrastructure offerings including Gate Perp DEX and Gate Layer scaled rapidly, fostering growing on-chain trading activity and scale effects across applications. Building on this foundation, Gate further expanded services for institutional and high-net-worth users, while strengthening its global presence through payment product upgrades, progress in regulatory licensing across multiple jurisdictions, and comprehensive brand renewal initiatives. These efforts collectively enhanced Gate's international influence and platform credibility.

This report provides a systematic overview of Gate's key achievements over the past year across trading operations, product development, Web3 ecosystem expansion, and global strategy execution—demonstrating the platform's long-term competitiveness built on high-quality liquidity and ecosystem synergy.

2025 Annual Report Highlights

• Gate's global user base is approaching 50 million in 2025, with strong growth in both spot and derivatives trading activity. The market share of futures trading entered the double-digit range, establishing futures trading as one of the platform's core growth engines, alongside steadily increasing participation from institutional and professional trading capital.

• Derivatives trading continued to scale, with Gate’s futures market share rising to 10.6%, officially entering the double-digit tier and marking the largest year-on-year market share increase among exchanges. Both trading volume and open interest reached new highs multiple times, reflecting growing participation from institutional and high-frequency traders and a significant enhancement in derivatives liquidity and overall market competitiveness.

• Gate Earn, as a core yield-generating pillar, achieved steady expansion. Total subscriptions to Simple Earn exceeded $41 billion during the year. Capital inflows into major assets continued to grow, further reinforcing Gate Earn's position as a yield hub.

• GUSD on-chain yield scaled rapidly, with assets under management surpassing $300 million within the year, gradually becoming a key tool for stable returns and on-chain asset allocation within the Gate Earn framework.

• Gate Launchpool and Launchpad collectively supported hundreds of projects throughout the year, with cumulative staking and participation volumes reaching tens of billions of dollars. These initiatives significantly enhanced new asset distribution efficiency, user incentive mechanisms, and long-term value accrual for the GT ecosystem.

• HODLer Airdrop and CandyDrop formed the platform’s core incentive and new asset distribution mechanisms, launching over 300 projects during the year, attracting more than 15 million participations, distributing over $18 million in rewards, and accumulating 760 million GT, significantly enhancing core asset holding behavior and overall platform activity.

• Gate Alpha accelerated the onboarding of new on-chain assets through minute-level listings and high-frequency incentive mechanisms, adding hundreds of tokens per month on average. This reinforced its role as a key gateway for Meme and emerging on-chain assets. Over the year, cumulative airdrop rewards per individual account approached $7,400, marking its evolution toward a one-stop on-chain new asset trading platform.

• Product and system innovation advanced steadily. Gate achieved breakthroughs across content ecosystems and core infrastructure, integrating content and trading via Gate Square, and launching the modular Gate SuperLink to connect fiat, crypto, and TradFi across the full value chain. Together with CrossEx and direct bank custody connectivity, these initiatives reinforced Gate’s leadership in systemized products and trading infrastructure.

• Global brand influence continued to expand as Gate elevated its international visibility by sponsoring world-class sports IPs such as Inter Milan and Oracle Red Bull Racing in Formula 1, along with numerous top-tier global industry events. These initiatives deeply integrated Web3 into sports, music, and mainstream cultural scenarios, significantly enhancing global brand recognition and accelerating the adoption of blockchain value into real-world user contexts.

• Industry engagement and thought leadership further strengthened, with Gate sponsoring and actively participating in leading international conferences including Consensus, WebX, GM Vietnam, and Blockchain Life, while also hosting high-end private events and VVIP dinners across multiple regions. These efforts continuously expanded Gate’s influence and discourse leadership within the global crypto and Web3 professional communities.

• Gate fully accelerated its "All in Web3" strategy. Products including Gate Perp DEX, Gate Swap, and Meme Go generated cumulative trading volume exceeding $25 billion. Notably, Gate Perp DEX surpassed $24 billion in trading volume within just three months of launch, gradually establishing itself as a core infrastructure player in decentralized derivatives.

• Institutional, high-net-worth, and VIP services deepened continuously. Gate's Quant Fund and Private Wealth Management offerings expanded steadily, with the VIP private wealth management entry threshold lowered to 500,000 USDT, attracting premium capital through customized, risk-controlled strategies. Leveraging Gate Pay and settlement capabilities, Gate further enhanced asset management and service delivery for institutional and corporate clients.

• Ecosystem investment and developer collaboration strengthened further. Gate Ventures analyzed more than 270 projects during the year, with investments spanning public blockchains, DeFi, RWA, and yield infrastructure. Through multi-chain developer programs, research initiatives, and collaboration with global VC networks, Gate continued to reinforce its long-term role as a strategic hub within the Web3 ecosystem.

• Global compliance and brand expansion continue to advance steadily. Gate has successively secured key regulatory licenses, including Dubai VARA and Malta MiCA, further strengthening its compliance foundation across major jurisdictions. At the same time, through the launch of its new domain Gate.com, the unveiling of a refreshed brand identity, the official rollout of Gate Australia and Gate Dubai, and strategic partnerships with top-tier international sports IPs such as the Oracle Red Bull Racing in F1, Gate has significantly enhanced its global presence and brand credibility.

• Corporate social responsibility and charitable initiatives continued to advance. Gate Charity focuses on women's and youth health, education support, and community care. Initiatives included sexual health education and screenings, disaster relief, and child welfare programs in regions such as Benin and Vietnam. Through localized collaboration, Gate built sustainable public welfare models, steadily expanding its long-term social impact across Africa and Southeast Asia.

Gate's Core Business Segments and Product Ecosystem Expansion

Strong Growth in Trading Activity, Market Share Remains Among Global Leaders

In 2025, Gate continued to demonstrate resilient and structurally driven growth momentum. The platform's global user base is approaching 50 million, further expanding its reach and reinforcing its position as a leading global digital asset exchange. Throughout the year, Gate repeatedly set new milestones in both spot and derivatives markets, with trading activity and capital absorption capacity steadily increasing and overall market share showing a clear upward trajectory. According to the latest monthly report from CoinDesk, Gate's cumulative market share increased by 1.78% over the year, ranking second globally, reflecting the platform's sustained growth in competitiveness among major exchanges.

In spot trading, Gate recorded multiple months of historically high trading volumes. At its peak, monthly spot trading volume exceeded $160 billion, representing a month-over-month increase of more than 39%, while global spot market share rose to 6.04%. Supported by broad asset coverage, a rapid listing cadence, and deepening liquidity, Gate maintained leading trading activity in mid- and small-cap assets as well as emerging market segments.

Derivatives trading also emerged as a key growth engine in 2025. Gate's futures market share steadily expanded into the double-digit tier, reaching 10.6%, making it one of the fastest-growing platforms in the global derivatives market this year. Across multiple months, both derivatives trading activity and open interest increased in tandem, signaling rising participation from institutional and high-frequency trading capital. The continued enhancement of futures liquidity further strengthened Gate's position within the global derivatives landscape.

Meanwhile, Gate continued to advance compliance initiatives, security frameworks, and product system upgrades. The platform received high ratings from authoritative institutions across dimensions such as transparency, asset security, and market quality. Overall, Gate has transitioned from a phase of rapid expansion into a more mature growth cycle, driven primarily by user scale, liquidity depth, and systematic operational capabilities.

Gate Alpha: Cumulative Airdrop Rewards Exceed $7,400 per User

In 2025, Gate Alpha continued to refine its mechanisms and features around the product vision of "one-click access to on-chain assets." The platform optimized its token listing mechanism, increasing listing frequency to a minute-level cadence, thereby establishing a higher-frequency, denser, and more real-time on-chain asset access channel and significantly enhancing the efficiency of new asset onboarding. Gate Alpha added hundreds of new tokens per month, further solidifying its role as a primary entry point for Meme tokens and emerging on-chain assets.

As asset density and trading efficiency increased, platform activity scaled rapidly, with multiple months showing significant growth in both trading volume and active users, alongside rising liquidity participation. On the incentive side, Gate Alpha maintained monthly airdrop distributions at the million-dollar level. The launch of the Alpha Points system in July further strengthened user engagement, with cumulative airdrop rewards per individual account exceeding $7,400 over the year. With the rollout of the Alpha Featured section and full on-chain token search and trading functionality, Gate Alpha is evolving from a Meme trading gateway into a one-stop platform for a broader range of emerging on-chain assets.

Gate Earn: Simple Earn Sees Cumulative Subscriptions Exceed $41 Billion, with Steady Asset Growth

In 2025, Gate Earn continued to enhance its product suite around stable returns and diversified asset allocation, with Simple Earn and Staking products, GUSD, Dual Investment, Auto-Invest, and Quant Fundsdeveloping in tandem. Over the year, 305 new products were launched under Simple Earn, bringing the total number of active investment products to over 1,000. Cumulative subscription volume exceeded $41 billion.

The Staking segment continued to expand during the year, increasing supported assets to 40 types. Following the launch of BTC staking and GUSD minting products, user participation accelerated significantly. BTC assets under management peaked at over 2,670 BTC, while GUSD assets exceeded USD 300 million. Meanwhile, products such as Dual Investment, Auto-Invest, Quant Funds, and the newly launched Smart Leverage Structured products continued to operate steadily and expand into broader use cases, further enriching the range of conservative and structured yield options. Overall, Gate Earn maintained solid performance across key metrics including asset scale, product coverage, and capital efficiency, reinforcing its position as the core yield-generating hub within the Gate platform.

Gate Launchpool: Over 200 Projects Launched in 2025, Total Staking Volume Exceeds $30 Billion

In 2025, Gate Launchpool maintained a high-frequency and stable project onboarding pace, launching a total of 205 new projects throughout the year. Cumulative airdrop rewards distributed exceeded $30 million, offering users diverse and attractive opportunities to participate in yield-generating activities. Over the year, Launchpool attracted more than 320,000 total participants, with aggregate staking volume surpassing $30 billion—reflecting sustained user confidence in Gate's project selection standards and reward mechanisms.

From a performance perspective, several high-yield projects emerged as key highlights during the year. Among them, the IR project recorded a peak annualized return exceeding 3,000%, standing out among similar Launch products and significantly boosting platform activity and capital participation. Overall, Gate Launchpool achieved steady growth across key metrics including project count, airdrop scale, staking volume, and yield performance, further solidifying its role as a core engine for asset growth and user incentives within the Gate ecosystem.

Launchpad: Cumulative Subscriptions Exceed $2.1 Billion, Average Per-Project Allocation Surpasses $500 Million

In 2025, Gate Launchpad continued to adopt a selective and disciplined approach to project launches. A total of four new projects were introduced during the year, attracting nearly 90,000 participants and generating cumulative subscription volume exceeding $2.1 billion. Despite market volatility, Launchpad demonstrated resilient user engagement and strong capital mobilization capabilities. Throughout the year, Launchpad distributed more than $16 million in airdrop rewards, providing participants with compelling early-stage incentives.

At the individual project level, multiple offerings experienced significant oversubscription, reflecting sustained user enthusiasm and concentrated capital participation. Notably, the XPL project achieved a peak annualized return of over 380%. Overall, Gate Launchpad maintained high operational standards across project selection, subscription mechanisms, and user experience, continuing to leverage Gate's strengths in early-stage asset distribution and capital allocation efficiency.

HODLer Airdrop: Long-Term Incentives Continue to Scale, 760 Million GT Accumulated

Built around the long-term incentive mechanism of "Hold to Earn," HODLer Airdrop continued to expand in 2025. Over the course of the year, 208 new projects were launched, with total airdrop rewards exceeding $8.5 million. The program attracted more than 10 million cumulative participants, offering users low-barrier access to new asset distributions while strengthening community engagement and user retention.

In terms of capital dynamics, HODLer Airdrop demonstrated a strong asset accumulation effect for GT, with a total of 760 million GT effectively locked throughout the year—reinforcing GT's long-term holding utility within the ecosystem. From a yield perspective, several projects delivered standout performances. Among them, the SKATE project achieved a peak annualized return exceeding 450%, making it one of the most representative high-yield cases of the year and significantly driving user participation and program appeal. Overall, HODLer Airdrop recorded steady growth across project supply, user engagement, and asset accumulation, further cementing its position as a core long-term incentive gateway for GT holders on the Gate platform.

CandyDrop: Surpassed 6 Million Participations, Total Reward Pool Approaches $18 Million

In 2025, CandyDrop continued to operate at a high-frequency and consistent airdrop cadence, with platform visibility and user participation steadily expanding. Throughout the year, CandyDrop launched 129 airdrop events, attracting nearly 6 million total participants and distributing over $18 million in rewards—demonstrating Gate's strong appeal in user incentives and project exposure.

From an activity perspective, airdrop engagement remained elevated across multiple months, driven by a steady pipeline of high-quality projects. Among them, the AVNT event stood out as one of the most impactful CandyDrop events of the year. It featured a single-project reward pool exceeding $1.5 million and significantly boosted platform attention and participation. Overall, CandyDrop achieved consistent growth across key metrics including project count, participation scale, and reward size, establishing itself as a key incentive channel connecting quality projects with the Gate user base.

Gate Web3: Advancing the "All in Web3" Strategy and Unlocking On-Chain Growth Through Multi-Product Synergy

In 2025, Gate is fully advancing its "All in Web3" strategy. Centered on decentralized trading, on-chain applications, wallet infrastructure, and user incentive systems, Gate continues to refine a multi-product, synergistic Web3 ecosystem. Throughout the year, several core product lines within the Gate Web3 ecosystem have maintained high-frequency operations and achieved scaled growth. Combined cumulative trading volume across Gate Perp DEX, Meme Go, and Gate Swap exceeded $25 billion, while total on-chain transaction counts for the year surpassed 6.5 million, reflecting steadily rising activity among Web3-native traders.

On the user and ecosystem fronts, Gate Web3 continues to expand access points and participation scenarios. Over the year, a total of 235 Web3 BountyDrop events were launched, offering users incentive-based entry points across a wide range of on-chain interactions. More than 400,000 new devices were added during the year, bringing the active device count to 263,000, indicating the continued penetration of decentralized products on the user side. Overall, through coordinated efforts across trading, incentives, infrastructure, and application layers, Gate is progressively building a full-stack Web3 system spanning asset circulation, interactive participation, and ecosystem incentives—further solidifying its long-term "All in Web3" strategic path.

Gate Perp DEX: Cumulative Trading Volume Exceeds $24 Billion Within Three Months of Launch

As a flagship implementation of Gate's "All in Web3" strategy, Gate Perp DEX has rapidly released trading activity and liquidity since its launch in late September. Built on Gate Layer, Gate's proprietary Layer 2 network, the platform has recorded cumulative trading volume exceeding $24 billion and more than 5 million total trades, demonstrating the strong capacity of decentralized perpetual futures products to support professional trading scenarios.

At the product level, Gate Perp DEX continues to expand supported trading pairs and market depth, enabling multi-chain asset access and gradually introducing new derivatives such as stock tokens. These efforts further extend the application boundaries of on-chain derivatives. As both trading scale and user activity continue to grow, Gate Perp DEX has become one of the most liquid and high-growth core trading infrastructures within the Gate Web3 ecosystem, driving decentralized derivatives markets toward greater professionalism and scale.

Gate Layer: Continued On-Chain Expansion in November Strengthens Infrastructure Capabilities

As the foundational network of the Gate Web3 ecosystem, Gate Layer maintained steady on-chain growth momentum in November. The total number of on-chain addresses has reached 100,453,350, reflecting a continuously expanding user base. Monthly transaction counts totaled 15,932,180, with on-chain interaction frequency remaining at a high level—demonstrating Gate Layer's performance stability and capacity under diverse applications and high-frequency usage scenarios.

In terms of infrastructure and product development, Gate Layer completed several key upgrades in November. The launch of the RPC node snapshot feature significantly reduced node synchronization and operational costs, while Docker-based node deployment was introduced to further improve deployment convenience and standardization. At the same time, ongoing optimizations to the blockchain explorer enhanced data loading efficiency and interaction smoothness, providing developers and users with a more stable and user-friendly environment and further reinforcing Gate Layer's technical foundation as a core underlying network.

Gate Fun: Token Creation Up 49.90% Month-over-Month in November as the Issuance and Trading Ecosystem Expands

Gate Fun is a lightweight token issuance and Meme asset aggregation platform within the Gate Web3 ecosystem, offering creators and general users low-barrier tools for token creation, display, and trading. In October, Gate Fun released comprehensive transparency data. During the month, 6,950 tokens were created on the platform, with 534 users participating in token creation; six tokens were successfully launched. Trading volume on Gate Fun reached 13,225,492 USDT, with 10,942 trading users. In the same month, Gate Fun rolled out token community features and launched the Gate Fun square token issuance module, further strengthening foundational capabilities around token creation, display, and user interaction.

More recently, Gate Fun has continued to advance product upgrades at both functional and infrastructure levels. The platform launched Gate Swap liquidity pools and introduced the Meme Syncer feature, further enhancing token trading and information synchronization capabilities. Driven by these iterative improvements, the number of tokens created in November increased by 49.90% month-over-month, highlighting rising ecosystem activity as token issuance tools and trading infrastructure continue to mature.

Meme Go: Cumulative Trading Volume Reaches $85.99 Million, Focused on Efficient Meme Scanning and Ultra-Fast Trading

Meme Go is an efficient Meme trading and on-chain scanning tool introduced by Gate Web3, designed for early-stage token issuance and high-frequency trading scenarios. It delivers millisecond-level, full-chain scanning and real-time monitoring capabilities. The product supports real-time trading of Gate Fun tokens and monitors tokens across all launch platforms at millisecond speed, enabling users to identify opportunities earlier and execute trades faster. To date, Meme Go's cumulative trading volume has reached $85.99 million, demonstrating its practical capacity and user adoption in highly active Meme markets.

On the trading and analytics front, Meme Go offers professional on-chain trading dashboards and in-depth analysis tools. Customized candlestick charts are designed specifically for on-chain trading, while a modular design integrates monitoring and order execution modules to enable simultaneous market analysis and trading. Powered by a deeply optimized ultra-fast trading engine, Meme Go delivers millisecond-level responsiveness and rapid on-chain execution. Combined with intelligent automated trading strategies and precise slippage control mechanisms, the platform balances execution speed with cost control in volatile environments, continuously enhancing trading efficiency and overall user experience in Meme markets.

New Copy Trading Volume Reaches $22.3 Billion in 2025, Up 195% Year-on-Year

In 2025, Gate’s copy trading business achieved significant growth in both user scale and trading volume. During the year, the platform attracted more than 55,000 new copy trading users, representing a year-over-year increase of 64%, bringing the total number of copy trading users to over 140,000. The number of newly added lead traders exceeded 13,600, up 166% year-over-year, with the cumulative number of lead traders reaching 22,000. At the same time, newly generated copy trading volume reached $22.3 billion, marking a 195% year-over-year increase and driving total cumulative copy trading volume to $33.7 billion. These figures highlight Gate’s sustained appeal in the strategy trading and copy trading segments.

In terms of product and mechanism development, Gate rolled out a Trader Persona Tagging System during the year. By analyzing trading performance and position preferences, the system automatically generates seven categories of tags, enabling lead traders to clearly showcase their trading styles while improving user–trader matching efficiency. In parallel, Gate launched the “Prime Traders” program, offering selected high-quality lead traders dedicated traffic support, accelerated VIP upgrades, exclusive “Prime” badges, and priority access to platform campaigns. This program is further supported by an industry-exclusive trade protection mechanism to strengthen overall risk management. Additionally, the copy trading homepage underwent a visual refresh. Combined with features such as automated risk controls, copy trading stop-loss, Copy Trading Protection Fund, and Copy Trading Trial Funds, these enhancements have significantly improved user decision-making efficiency and the overall copy trading experience.

ETF Leveraged Tokens: Opened for 244 Tokens, Making Gate the Exchange with the Broadest Leveraged Token Coverage

In 2025, Gate enabled trading for 244 Leveraged ETF Tokens, ranking among the exchanges with the largest ETF product offerings. Over the year, the ETF segment attracted approximately 200,000 cumulative users, with average daily trading volumes reaching several hundred million USD, reflecting simultaneous growth in both user base and trading activity. On the product side, Gate Leveraged Tokens has undergone multiple major upgrades, including the rollout of multi-dimensional data dashboards, rebalancing history displays, and beginner education modules. These enhancements continue to improve users' decision-making efficiency and the overall trading experience.

Options: Open Interest Surges 21-Fold, Ranking Firmly Among the Global Top 5

Since the launch of its options business, Gate has firmly established itself among the global Top 5 options exchanges. The average daily trading volume has reached several hundred million U.S. dollars, while options open interest has increased by approximately 21 times compared with the beginning of the year, reflecting a step change in overall business scale. As institutional participation continues to grow, Gate has consistently strengthened liquidity provision and market depth, enabling the platform to fully meet institutional-grade options trading demands. Currently, Gate offers one of the broadest options asset lineups in the market, covering major assets such as BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, DOGE, BNB, HYPE, SUI, TON, ADA, and LTC. In addition, Options has been officially launched on the Gate App, alongside the exclusive introduction of the tool of Recurring Sell. This feature supports one-click parameter configuration and automated execution, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for options trading and earning strong user adoption.

Quant Fund Client Base Continues to Expand as Strong Returns Drive Subscription Demand

Since the beginning of 2025, Gate's Quant Fund has maintained strong growth momentum. Gate has continued to accelerate in-depth communication and collaboration with leading quantitative teams, launching a total of nine Quant Fund products for VIP clients, primarily focused on arbitrage-based strategies with stable performance in USDT- and BTC-denominated portfolios. Year to date, cumulative subscriptions for Quant Fund products have reached several hundred million U.S. dollars. Among them, "Hedging Investment-USDT" has consistently ranked at the top in both subscription scale and returns, supported by a strategy profile characterized by high returns and low drawdowns. Driven by bullish market conditions in February and March, the average daily assets under management for Quant Fund products hit record highs for two consecutive months. Following the launch of Gate's Private Wealth Management service in late September, subscription demand was further amplified. Overall, the client base seeking stable returns continues to expand, reinforcing the attractiveness of Gate's quantitative products and sustaining strong capital inflows.

Gate Private Wealth Management Service Fully Upgraded, VIP Entry Threshold Lowered to 500,000 USDT

In September 2025, Gate officially launched its Private Wealth Management service for high-net-worth clients, centered on the principles of personalization, security, and regulatory compliance. The service covers cross-border wealth management, institutional-grade custody solutions, and diversified investment strategies. High-net-worth clients benefit from a dedicated multi-to-one service model, supported by both a private advisory team and professional quantitative experts. To better address the wealth management needs of VIP clients amid volatile market conditions, Gate introduced a limited-time preferential policy effective from November 25. The minimum investment threshold for customized private equity was reduced from 1 million USDT to 500,000 USDT, enabling a broader group of VIP clients to access end-to-end, customized services provided by the Gate Private Wealth Management team. On the engagement front, Gate hosted a dedicated private wealth offline event in Hong Kong in November, focusing on high-net-worth and key institutional clients. Through in-depth product briefings and one-on-one discussions, the event further strengthened professional recognition of Gate's private wealth solutions.

Leveraging its global resource integration capabilities and years of continuous investment in security and compliance, Gate has built a high-end wealth management solution that combines exclusivity with forward-looking design. Looking ahead, Gate will continue to deepen its understanding of high-net-worth client needs and explore more innovative wealth management solutions to support clients in achieving long-term, stable capital appreciation.

Institutional Business Accelerates Rapidly as Gate SuperLink Connects the Web3 Ecosystem

Gate's institutional business continued to demonstrate strong growth momentum. In 2025, institutional futures trading volume increased by 34.29% year-on-year compared with the end of 2024, while the share of institutional futures trading volume across the overall market rose by 101.11% year-on-year. The total number of institutional users grew by 69.29% year-on-year, reflecting simultaneous improvements in institutional participation and market depth. In Crypto Loan, cumulative loan volume in 2025 rose by 84.76% year-on-year, while cumulative fixed-term loan volume surged by 144.58%. More than 200 new pairs for borrowing and over 100 new collateral pairs were added. Margin loan growth was particularly notable, with cumulative loan volume up 233.38% year-on-year in 2025 and cross-margin loan volume increasing by 308.03% year-on-year. At the same time, institutional technology products underwent major iterations, reducing data latency in spot and derivatives markets by over 60% compared with last year, significantly enhancing institutional-grade trading experience and execution efficiency.

Building on this foundation, Gate launched Gate SuperLink in September, the industry's first Web2/Web3 integrated ecosystem service and product suite. Leveraging Gate's strengths in technology development, product design, and ecosystem resource integration, SuperLink addresses structural fragmentation between the crypto economy and fiat systems, as well as mismatches between supply and demand among ecosystem participants through a multi-layered matrix of products and services.

Gate SuperLink is built around six interconnected Links, enabling seamless end-to-end value flows across fiat, crypto, and TradFi. Among them, the OES has integrated with leading global custodians such as BitGo, Copper, and Fireblocks, with associated account balances, spot trading volume, and derivatives trading volume increasing by 46x, 1,058x, and 39x respectively since the beginning of the year.

Meanwhile, CrossEx, a one-stop cross-exchange trading and clearing platform, allows users to connect to multiple major exchanges at minimal access cost, enabling cross-venue margin sharing and unified clearing. This significantly enhances execution quality and capital efficiency.

In the deep integration of fiat and trading services, the Bank Custodial Trading Mode represents the industry’s first and only model that allows high-net-worth and institutional clients to retain full control over fiat assets held in their own segregated bank custodial accounts, while gaining one-click access to the full suite of CEX trading and financial services.

Finally, Gate’s asset management platform has achieved an average monthly AUM growth of 225% within just three months of launch, covering a diverse range of quantitative strategies including fee arbitrage, cross-market arbitrage, and CTA strategies. In parallel, the underlying assets of the GUSD stablecoin have expanded to four core counterparties, delivering dual assurance in liquidity depth and yield stability.

Gate Ventures Advances Web3 Investment and Ecosystem Collaboration with a Long-Term Vision

In 2025, Gate Ventures, Gate's venture capital and strategic ecosystem platform, continued to advance its initiatives across four core pillars: frontier technology investment, ecosystem development, global network collaboration, and thought leadership. Throughout the year, Gate Ventures evaluated more than 270 projects, with investments spanning key sectors such as yield and execution infrastructure, public blockchains and core architecture, DeFi primitives, compliant finance and real-world assets (RWA), and fund allocation strategies. Gate Ventures also established deep connections across multiple major and emerging public blockchain ecosystems throughout the year, covering L1s, L2s, modular blockchains, and the Bitcoin ecosystem. In parallel, it built long-term collaborative relationships with more than 100 leading global VCs, accelerators, and developer organizations.

In incubation and developer support, Gate Ventures actively participated in developer programs and Demo Days across ecosystems such as Monad, Solana, and Aptos, with more than 40 events participated in or hosted over the year. Through strategic investments and partnerships with projects including OpenEden and Goblin Finance, Gate Ventures continued to strengthen its positioning in RWA and yield-focused infrastructure.

On the thought leadership front, Gate Ventures established a high-frequency, sustainable content output mechanism, publishing more than 80 research reports and insights during the year. In recognition of its sustained contributions to ecosystem development, cross-community collaboration, and long-term engagement, Gate Ventures was awarded "Best VC of the Year" at the BeinCrypto 100 Awards 2025, further reinforcing its credibility and central role within the global Web3 ecosystem.

Security, Compliance, and Global Expansion

In 2025, Gate Released Six Proof-of-Reserves Reports, Demonstrating Industry-Leading Compliance and Transparency

In 2025, Gate released six Proof of Reserves reports, with its transparency and financial strength consistently ranking among the industry leaders. As of October 2025, Gate's total reserves reached $11.676 billion, with a total reserve ratio of 124%. Gate's reserves currently cover nearly 500 types of user assets. Among major assets, BTC user holdings amount to approximately 18,000 BTC, while Gate holds over 24,000 BTC in reserves, resulting in an excess reserve ratio of 33.96%. ETH user holdings total approximately 330,000 ETH, compared with over 410,000 ETH in Gate's reserves, representing an excess reserve ratio of 25.93%. USDT user holdings are approximately 1.3 billion tokens, with Gate reserves exceeding 1.5 billion tokens, corresponding to an excess reserve ratio of 18.74%. In addition, reserve ratios for assets such as GT, DOGE, and XRP all exceed the 100% benchmark, reaching 150.98%, 108.12%, and 116.66%, respectively.

As a leading global digital asset trading platform, Gate has consistently demonstrated its commitment to user asset security and industry transparency through concrete actions. Over the year, the platform has continuously strengthened its asset protection framework through technological innovation—from being among the first in the industry to commit to 100% proof of reserves, to pioneering the adoption of zero-knowledge proof technology, and establishing a self-verifiable proof-of-reserves transparency mechanism. By integrating cold and hot wallet ownership verification, Merkle tree structures, and user balance snapshots, Gate ensures that asset reserves are authentic and verifiable. At the same time, Gate has built a multi-layered security defense covering trading, custody, and platform operations through proprietary systems, multi-signature management, and a bug bounty program. This approach continues to enhance a trust framework that balances public transparency with user privacy protection. Looking ahead, Gate will continue to take transparency as its foundation, security as its core, and technology as its driving force—building a more robust and trustworthy digital asset infrastructure and advancing the crypto industry toward greater openness and sustainability.

Compliance Licenses

Gate Group Announces the Acquisition of a Licensed Japanese Exchange, Expanding Its Compliance Footprint in Asia

Gate Group subsidiary Gate Information PTE. LTD. has successfully acquired a licensed cryptocurrency exchange in Japan, marking a significant milestone in Gate Group’s expansion within the Japanese market.

As the digital asset market continues to grow, Japan—one of the world’s major economies—has been steadily strengthening its regulatory framework for crypto assets. With the completion of this acquisition, Gate Information PTE. LTD. will be able to offer local Japanese users a broader range of innovative products and high-quality services, while leveraging Gate Group’s global technological capabilities and resources to further enhance the digital asset trading experience for users in Japan.

Gate Technology FZE, a subsidiary of Gate Group, Obtains Full Operational License from Dubai VARA

Gate Group has achieved a key milestone in its global compliance strategy. Its subsidiary, Gate Technology FZE, has officially obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license under the regulation and supervision of the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The license authorizes the company to provide crypto asset trading services to institutional investors, qualified investors, and retail users. The acquisition of this license marks a significant step forward in Gate Group's compliant expansion within one of the Middle East's core financial hubs, further strengthening the group's long-term strategy centered on security, transparency, and user protection. Following the licensing approval, Gate Technology FZE is accelerating local team development and platform launch preparations, continuously integrating global operational expertise with local regulatory requirements to support the growth of the regional digital asset ecosystem.

Gate Technology Ltd Receives MiCA License from the Malta Financial Services Authority

Gate Group's Malta-based subsidiary, Gate Technology Ltd, has obtained a MiCA license under the supervision of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). Under this regulatory framework, the company is authorized to provide crypto asset trading and custody services, marking a major milestone in Gate Group's global compliance strategy.

Following the approval of the Malta license, Gate Europe has initiated the EU passporting process, accelerating its expansion across the European region with the goal of becoming one of the leading crypto enterprises in the region. Leveraging Malta's regulatory transparency and forward-looking framework, Gate Group is steadily building a compliant service network across core European markets, further reinforcing its long-term commitments to security, risk management, and user protection while supporting the sustainable development of the regional digital asset ecosystem.

Gate Australia Officially Launches Operations, Further Expanding Global Compliance Footprint

Gate Group's Australian entity, Gate Information Pty Ltd, has been registered with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) as a Digital Currency Exchange service provider and has officially commenced operations (www.gate.com/en-au). This development represents another important step forward in Gate Group's global compliance strategy.

At the service level, Gate Australia has achieved full localization across its website, products, and features, aiming to provide local users with a more convenient experience for cryptocurrency trading and asset management. The platform has also implemented multiple layers of security protection, including advanced SSL encryption, offline Bitcoin wallet technology, two-factor authentication (2FA), and instant deposit and withdrawal capabilities, ensuring asset security and transaction stability while further enhancing the overall user experience.

As a global pioneer in the crypto industry, Gate Group remains committed to the principles of security, transparency, and compliance. Through its 100% proof-of-reserves commitment and comprehensive risk control systems, Gate provides users with a trusted trading environment. To date, multiple Gate entities have obtained or completed regulatory registrations, license applications, authorizations, or approvals in jurisdictions including Malta, the Bahamas, Japan, Australia, and Dubai. Looking ahead, Gate Group will continue to expand its global compliance footprint, advancing the development of a secure, transparent, and sustainable industry ecosystem.

Gate Strategic Partnerships

In 2025, Gate accelerated the global adoption of Web3 by forming strategic partnerships with world-class sports IPs and leading international institutions, bringing Web3 beyond a purely technical narrative into broader real-world scenarios. Gate became the Official Sleeve Sponsor of FC Internazionale Milano and also announced a partnership as an Official Sponsor of the Oracle Red Bull Racing in Formula 1. Throughout the year, Gate built a multi-dimensional collaboration framework that bridges Web3 with mainstream sports culture through race and tournament sponsorships, global KOL receptions, co-branded digital collectibles, and immersive offline experiences.

By establishing long-term partnerships with two of the world's premier sports brands, Gate significantly enhanced its global brand visibility while validating the real-world applicability of blockchain technology through high-frequency engagement with authentic user scenarios. These collaborations demonstrated the practical potential of blockchain in content interaction, fan engagement, and digital asset applications, laying a solid foundation for Gate's international expansion strategy and the continued growth of its Web3 ecosystem.

Gate Becomes Official Sponsor of Oracle Red Bull Racing in F1 to Expand Blockchain Reach

On February 10, Gate officially announced a multi-year partnership as the official sponsor of Oracle Red Bull Racing in Formula 1. Under this agreement, Gate becomes the team's exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner. Red Bull Racing is globally renowned for its exceptional on-track performance, while Gate is recognized for innovation and cutting-edge technology in the digital economy. Sharing a commitment to excellence, this collaboration marks a significant alliance between two industry leaders.

Starting from the 2025 season, Gate's branding will appear across key locations on the Red Bull Racing cars, including the rear wing, nose, headrest, wheel covers, chassis, driver suits, and on four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen's helmet, highlighting the depth and breadth of the partnership. Meanwhile, Gate partnered with the Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 Team to launch the co-branded digital collectible series “IN THE MOMENT,” with total mints exceeding 3.2 million, generating significant reach and promotional impact.

Through this collaboration, Gate aims to accelerate global adoption of blockchain technology, leveraging Red Bull Racing's worldwide influence and extensive fan base to bring digital finance, Web3, and blockchain solutions to a broader audience.

Gate Hosts Year-Round F1 VIP Experiences, Bridging Web3 with World-Class Sports

In 2025, Gate organized a series of VIP hospitality events and brand activations across multiple F1 Grand Prix races, creating a year-round engagement platform. This collaboration goes beyond co-branding; it represents Gate's effort to deeply integrate Web3 values with world-class sports culture as part of its global expansion strategy. The season kicked off in Suzuka, Japan, where Max Verstappen achieved a historic fourth consecutive win at the Japanese Grand Prix. Gate invited global guests to experience the championship team up close through garage tours, simulator sessions, and race analysis, setting the stage for a premium F1 experience throughout the season.

As the season progressed, Gate extended these high-level experiences to races in Azerbaijan, Singapore, Brazil, and beyond. Through exclusive VIP suites, pit lane access, and interactive sessions, Gate offered global KOLs and partners an immersive experience at the heart of F1. Discussions on the Web3 ecosystem, global strategy, and user experience also became an integral part of these events. At the season finale in Abu Dhabi, Gate's Founder and CEO, Dr. Han, joined guests to witness Max Verstappen clinch another victory, marking a highlight of the 2025 season. This moment not only celebrated sporting excellence but also symbolized the shared commitment of Gate and Red Bull Racing to long-term vision, flawless execution, and continuous innovation.

Through year-round VIP experiences and multi-dimensional activations, Gate continues to embed the spirit of blockchain into speed, technology, and competitive culture, sharing the innovative value and open vision of Web3 with a global audience. Building on this foundation, Gate aims to further expand its international presence and create more high-quality experiences that connect the real world with the crypto ecosystem.

Gate and Oracle Red Bull Racing Launch the IN THE MOMENT Digital Collectibles Series

In 2025, Gate partnered with F1 Red Bull Racing to launch the IN THE MOMENT digital collectibles series, featuring 24 co-branded collectibles released in four phases across all 24 F1 Grand Prix races. Designed around free minting as the core participation method, the series incorporates phased unlocks and a collection mechanism, effectively engaging a global audience while lowering the barrier to entry for sports-focused Web3 collectibles. By the listing of the fourth phase, the first three phases had already achieved over 3.2 million mints, attracting participants from multiple countries and regions.

This initiative not only represents a landmark project for Gate in the sports Web3 space but also demonstrates the practical value of blockchain in fan engagement, content co-creation, and brand connection. It provides a replicable model for scaling Web3 applications within the global sports and entertainment ecosystem.

Inter's Goalkeeper Sommer Becomes a Gate Friend, Limited-Edition Jersey Giveaway for the Community

Embodying its brand philosophy of "Walking with Champions," Gate, as the official sleeve sponsor of Inter, continues to maintain a prominent presence on the international stage. Gate has invited Switzerland's top goalkeeper and Serie A champion Yann Sommer to join as a Gate Friend. To give back to its community, Gate distributed limited-edition signed Inter jerseys during its Dubai side event, strengthening engagement between the brand and sports fans. With full brand visibility at San Siro Stadium, this collaboration further amplifies the global influence of both iconic brands.

Gate Brand Refresh and Visual Upgrade

Gate Launches New Domain Gate.com and Logo, Ushering in the "Next-Generation Crypto Exchange"

In May 2025, Gate officially launched its new international domain, Gate.com, along with a refreshed logo. This comprehensive brand upgrade aims to unify brand identity, strengthen global recognition, and enhance user trust, marking a new chapter in the platform's development. The new domain and logo continue the brand evolution initiated during Gate's 12th anniversary while aligning with its vision as the "Next-Generation Crypto Exchange," signaling a strategic leap from leadership to global industry trailblazer.

Additionally, Gate has officially adopted the new Chinese name "大门" (Dàmén), symbolizing an open gateway for users worldwide to the future of crypto. This unified refresh not only reflects the brand's cultural inclusivity but also underscores Gate's commitment to connecting global users and building a trusted ecosystem.

Gate App Fully Revamped: Redefining Product Perception Through a Globalized Visual and Brand Experience

Gate has completed a major upgrade to its mobile application, with the App now updated to version 8.0 and above. The new release delivers a comprehensive refresh of the international visual system and brand experience, marking another step forward in Gate’s global user experience strategy.

The updated Gate App features a significantly enhanced visual design, with a cleaner interface layout and more focused access to core functions. Notably, the logged-out homepage now adopts a brand-led visual presentation for the first time, showcasing international promotional content in collaboration with the Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 Team, further strengthening brand recognition.

In terms of performance and usability, the Gate App has also undergone underlying system optimizations, delivering faster response times and more stable data updates. These improvements enable users to make decisions more efficiently and reliably, even during periods of heightened market volatility.

As the digital asset industry matures, the value of trading platforms is evolving from a mere collection of features into a unified gateway that integrates assets, identity, and brand experience. This Gate App upgrade not only enhances operational efficiency but also reinforces brand coherence, ensuring users experience a consistent visual language and product identity across different use cases.

Gate Community Building and Offline Campaign

In 2025, Gate focused on connecting its online content ecosystem with global offline connections, aiming to reach diverse markets and cultures while expanding the real-world impact of Web3. At the core is Gate Square, which activates global creator participation through initiatives such as the Spark Recruitment Program, content mining, trading sharing, and Gate Square token launches, building a Web3 social ecosystem where content and trading deeply integrate. Simultaneously, Gate hosted high-profile offline events across multiple countries, actively participating in international industry gatherings. Through music festivals, anniversary celebrations, themed side events, and VVIP dinners, Gate strengthened connections with its global community, expanding Web3's real-world touchpoints and influence. These efforts highlight Gate's long-term "All in Web3" strategy and its growing international brand presence.

Gate Square: A Thriving Creator Economy Powering Interactive Web3 Social Experiences

Since its official launch in June, Spark Recruitment Program has continued to accelerate the growth of a global Web3 creator ecosystem. Centered on content creation, traffic support, and monetization incentives, the platform is steadily building an open, user-driven community. Gate Square has introduced creator recruitment programs for KOLs, project teams, and media partners, offering million-level traffic exposure and monthly incentive pools. Through mechanisms such as content-based commissions and viral content rewards, the platform actively encourages high-quality content creation. At the same time, Gate continues to deepen the integration of content and trading by rolling out features like content mining, shareable trading cards, and token launches within Gate Square—creating a unified innovation model that connects content, tokens, and creator incentives.

Gate Events: Connecting Global Offline Experiences and Expanding Real-World Web3 Touchpoints

In 2025, Gate successfully hosted more than ten offline events worldwide. The platform sponsored and played an active role in leading international industry conferences, including Consensus HK, GM Vietnam, Coinfest Asia, WebX, FinanceMalta, and Blockchain Conference Brasil. By integrating technology, finance, culture, and social experiences, Gate brought together industry leaders, developers, investment institutions, and emerging communities. These initiatives continuously expanded Web3's global reach and real-world presence, while showcasing Gate's long-term "All in Web3" strategy and its growing strength as an international brand.

Gate Sponsors Consensus and Presents the Token of Love Music Festival in Hong Kong

On February 19, the Token of Love Music Festival, exclusively presented by Gate, was successfully held in Hong Kong. As the largest official side event of Consensus HK, the festival attracted over a thousand attendees, along with dozens of media outlets and brand partners. It brought together industry leaders and investors for a high-profile networking experience, offering unique opportunities for business exchange and collaboration. The event featured performances by internationally renowned DJs and artists, as well as dedicated gaming, food, and interactive zones, delivering a fresh and immersive entertainment experience.

More than just a music festival, Token of Love showcased the seamless fusion of blockchain technology and artistic creativity, highlighting new models of social interaction. Through this immersive social platform, industry leaders from the Web3 space and top-tier VCs came together, while real-time sharing on social media sparked widespread attention and discussion.

Gate Hosts Its 12th Anniversary Global Celebration in Dubai

On April 30, Gate successfully hosted its 12th Anniversary Global Celebration in Dubai, bringing together investors, blockchain entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from around the world. The event injected fresh momentum and new ideas into the global Web3 community, serving as a high-level platform for dialogue and collaboration across the industry. At the flagship celebration, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote address reflecting on the platform's twelve-year journey and major milestones, while outlining Gate's strategic vision for the future. He shared how the exchange is evolving in both technological capabilities and ecosystem roles, emphasizing that Gate is moving toward becoming the next-generation crypto exchange. This represents not just a leap in technology, but a comprehensive evolution of capabilities.

The successful 12th Anniversary Global Celebration underscored Gate's position as a pioneer in the global crypto industry, conveying the spirit of innovation and connection that defines the Web3 era. It also highlighted Gate's strategic transformation toward the next-generation crypto exchange. As Gate enters its next twelve-year chapter, the platform will continue to work alongside global users and partners to shape a more advanced, collaborative, and globally connected future for the industry.

Gate Participates in GM Vietnam 2025 as a Diamond Sponsor

From August 1 to August 2, Gate took part in GM Vietnam 2025 as a Diamond Sponsor, marking a strong presence at one of Southeast Asia's leading industry events. Gate engaged with the conference through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and community-focused activities. The event centered on cutting-edge topics such as blockchain infrastructure, DeFi, and SocialFi, bringing together developers, project teams, and investment institutions from across the region. Gate's Chief Business Officer, Kevin Lee, delivered a keynote address sharing the platform's latest developments in global trading markets, ongoing technological advancements, and strategic insights into the future of digital finance. In addition, Gate joined high-level forums and multiple community meetups, where the team explored growth opportunities in Asian markets and connected directly with the local Vietnamese community, further strengthening regional industry ties.

Gate Attends Coinfest Asia 2025 in Bali, Indonesia

From August 21 to 22, Gate participated in Coinfest Asia 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, one of Asia's most engaging Web3 conferences. Centered on open dialogue and cross-cultural innovation, the event brought together developers, project teams, and industry leaders from around the world. Gate took an active role in roundtable discussions, exploring topics such as stablecoins, RWA, AI × Web3, and Meme tokens, while sharing the platform's latest insights and best practices in trading technology, security standards, and ecosystem development. Beyond the main stage, Gate's Garden side event brought the energy to the crowd, providing builders, creators, and the community with a vibrant space for networking and intellectual collision.

In recent years, Southeast Asia has emerged as one of the fastest-growing regions for crypto adoption. The region's favorable policies, demographic trends, and technological infrastructure create an ideal environment for Web3 development. Gate remains deeply engaged in the Southeast Asian market, expanding its regional influence through user education, liquidity support, and project partnerships, while working to serve as a bridge connecting local users and developers to the global crypto ecosystem.

Gate Title Sponsors WebX Summit in Japan and Hosts Exclusive Side Event in Tokyo

On August 25, Gate appeared in Tokyo as the title sponsor of the WebX Summit in Japan, showcasing its latest progress in trading security, compliance frameworks, and ecosystem development. Through interactive demonstrations, Gate highlighted its comprehensive strengths in asset protection, innovative products, and global strategy. Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote speech, reflecting on Gate's 12-year journey and underscoring the platform's long-term commitment to security, compliance, and ecosystem expansion. He shared his outlook on the future of the global crypto industry, noting that the next generation of financial infrastructure will be built on-chain and that the mass adoption of Web3 is not a choice, but an inevitability.

In addition, on the evening of August 26, Gate hosted an exclusive VIP side event in Tokyo as an official WebX side event. The gathering brought together project teams, investment institutions, and ecosystem partners from across Asia-Pacific and around the world to discuss regional collaboration and emerging opportunities in Web3. This series of activities marked Gate's first major appearance in the Asia-Pacific region following the launch of Gate.com and its brand upgrade, and represented a significant moment for showcasing Gate's global vision and ecosystem capabilities on the international stage.

Gate Group Hosts the Inaugural "The Power of Now" Event in Dubai, Spotlighting the Convergence of Crypto, AI, Art, and Innovation

On September 16, Gate Group successfully hosted the first event in its "The Power of Now" series in Dubai, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, artists, and industry experts to explore the intersection of digital assets, artificial intelligence, art, and personal growth. The agenda centered on four key themes: the transformative role of AI in trading, real estate, and investment strategies; the deepening integration of art and blockchain technology; the growth paths and challenges faced by content creators in community building; and real-world entrepreneurial journeys in the UAE, from idea to execution.

Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and live art performances, the event highlighted Gate Group's long-term commitment to building a secure, inclusive, and forward-looking Web3 ecosystem. It also marked another meaningful step in Gate Group's ongoing engagement with the global crypto and innovation community.

Gate Title Sponsors the Token of Love Music Festival in Singapore, Bringing Web3 Culture to the Mainstream

On October 1, Gate served as the title sponsor of the Token of Love Music Festival Singapore, presented by Decrypt. The event drew massive attention with global hitmaker HyunA, best known for Gangnam Style, headlining the stage, alongside U.S. rapper SUECO, popular rock band CLICK#15, KAKA—the first Chinese DJ to enter the DJ Mag Top 100—and a lineup of internationally recognized artists. The festival attracted thousands of attendees and over a hundred partner brands, creating a vibrant and high-energy cultural gathering. Following the successful Token of Love Music Festival in Hong Kong, Gate continues to advance its All in Web3 strategy by bridging music, sports, and social experiences. Through cross-industry cultural events, Gate is building new connections between youth culture and the digital economy, bringing Web3 concepts closer to mainstream audiences on a global stage.

Gate Hosts Gate x Red Bull Reception in Singapore, Showcasing Its All in Web3 Strategy

On October 2, Gate successfully hosted the Gate x Red Bull themed reception in Singapore. Held alongside the F1 Singapore Grand Prix and TOKEN2049, the event brought together global partners, investment institutions, and industry leaders, creating a vibrant atmosphere for high-level exchange.

Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote titled "Time to Go All-in on Web3," where he shared the view that a fully on-chain, all-encompassing Web3 ecosystem represents not only the next upgrade for exchanges, but also the evolution of future finance itself. The event also featured multiple panel discussions covering topics such as AI, RWA, meme culture, and the mass adoption of Web3. Participation from executives of the Oracle Red Bull Racing team and F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda further enriched the cross-industry dialogue, highlighting the intersection of technology, culture, and business.

As one of the standout events during TOKEN2049 Singapore, the Gate x Red Bull reception went beyond a high-profile networking gathering. Through substantive discussions and diverse perspectives, it underscored Gate's strong commitment and forward-looking execution of its All in Web3 strategy.

Gate Hosts Global VVIP Dinner in Singapore, with Oracle Red Bull Racing CEO in Attendance

On the evening of October 2, Gate successfully hosted its Global VVIP Dinner at Raffles Hotel in Singapore, drawing significant industry attention with the presence of Laurent Mekies, CEO of the Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 Team. As one of the most influential gatherings during TOKEN2049 Singapore, the event provided a high-level platform for strategic dialogue and collaboration, highlighting Gate's ongoing commitment to connecting traditional finance, decentralized economies, and emerging Web3 ecosystems through meaningful, high-impact global engagements. During the dinner, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote address to share his vision for the convergence of CeFi and DeFi and reaffirmed his long-term conviction in the future of Web3. The evening brought together global business leaders, top-tier institutions, and strategic partners for in-depth exchanges in an exclusive setting. The attendance of the Oracle Red Bull Racing CEO was a major highlight, underscoring Gate's growing influence across Web3 and global culture.

Gate Hosts "Gate to FUTURUM" Event During Blockchain Life 2025

On October 29, Gate hosted a networking event titled "Gate to FUTURUM" in Dubai. Bringing together blockchain entrepreneurs, investors, developers, and Web3 community leaders from around the world, the gathering quickly became one of the most popular invite-only social events during Blockchain Life 2025.

Designed as an open and relaxed meetup, the event centered on conversations around industry trends, technological evolution, and ecosystem collaboration. The Gate team shared updates on its latest Web3 initiatives, including Gate Layer, Gate Perp DEX, and Gate Fun, highlighting the platform's progress across infrastructure, decentralized trading, and community-driven applications.

Continuing Gate's commitment to fostering global blockchain dialogue and ecosystem connectivity, the event offered a real-world space for the crypto community to exchange insights, ideas, and perspectives.

Gate Hosts "Exclusive Cocktail Evening" to Deepen Institutional Partnerships and Premium Client Services

On November 4, Gate hosted a high-end, invitation-only event—the Gate Exclusive Cocktail Evening—bringing together over a hundred guests from global financial institutions, quantitative funds, family offices, and the blockchain industry. The evening focused on in-depth discussions around digital asset market trends and financial technology innovation.

Designed as a key engagement for institutional and high-net-worth clients, the dinner aimed to foster meaningful dialogue and build bridges for collaboration between traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem. Held in a refined cocktail-style setting, the event featured curated sharing sessions, keynote talks, and open networking, creating an atmosphere that balanced insight with interaction.

In recent years, Gate has continued to strengthen its institutional and HNW client service offerings, spanning asset management, risk control, and customized trading solutions. The platform has introduced a range of products and services, including Vault, Private Wealth Management, VIP Wealth Hub, and the cross-exchange trading platform CrossEx, which enhances global liquidity connectivity and capital efficiency among institutions. Through this exclusive event, Gate further reinforced its strategic focus on professional and high-end services, supporting the development of a more resilient, efficient, and collaborative digital asset ecosystem.

Gate Appears at FinanceMalta 2025 as Platinum Sponsor and Exclusive Crypto Partner, Hosting an Exclusive VIP Dinner in Malta

On November 20, Gate participated in FinanceMalta 2025 as a Platinum Sponsor and Exclusive Cryptocurrency Partner, and successfully hosted the Gate Europe Exclusive VIP Dinner during the conference. The event brought together leaders from regulatory bodies, traditional finance, and the global crypto industry to discuss the evolution of European regulation under the MiCA framework and the future of crypto innovation. During the conference, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote speech titled "One World, One Gate," offering a comprehensive overview of global crypto industry trends, the evolution of regulatory frameworks, and Gate's strategic positioning across international markets. He highlighted Gate's latest progress in multi-jurisdictional licensing, product ecosystem development, and Web3 expansion, while sharing forward-looking insights on future growth drivers, regulatory collaboration, and the reshaping of user value.

Gate Showcases Web3 Innovation and Deepens LATAM Presence at Blockchain Conference Brasil

From November 28 to 29, Gate participated as a sponsor in Blockchain Conference Brasil, in São Paulo. During the event, the Gate team engaged extensively with industry institutions, developers, and Web3 enthusiasts from Latin America and around the world. The vibrant atmosphere highlighted Brazil's role as one of the core crypto markets in Latin America, reflecting strong momentum and long-term growth potential. Gate's booth attracted strong interest throughout the conference, drawing a steady stream of global attendees. The team presented the platform's latest advancements in trading infrastructure, security architecture, asset transparency, and Web3 ecosystem expansion. In parallel, in-depth discussions were held around the LATAM developer ecosystem, global regulatory trends, and evolving user needs—further strengthening Gate's engagement with the regional Web3 community.

Education, Research, and Media Influence

In 2025, Gate Blog, Gate Learn, and Gate Research jointly built a comprehensive content ecosystem spanning information access, knowledge learning, and in-depth research, addressing diverse user segments and usage scenarios. Through high-frequency content output, the continuous development of structured educational programs, and the ongoing strengthening of data-driven research capabilities, Gate has achieved strong synergies across three key areas: industry information dissemination, user education, and professional research. This content matrix has gradually evolved into a critical infrastructure supporting long-term brand cognition within the Gate ecosystem and informed user decision-making.

Gate Blog Continues to Deliver Diverse Content, Now A Growing Hub for Industry Insights and User Education

In 2025, the Gate Blog maintained a high-frequency, large-scale content output centered on industry analysis, product tutorials, and market trends, forming a well-structured and clearly layered content system. Over the course of the year, a total of 4,442 industry news and educational articles were published, systematically covering crypto market developments, product usage guides, and foundational knowledge. In parallel, 1,221 timely feature articles and soft content pieces were produced, providing prompt commentary on market movements, popular narratives, and key ecosystem events, while 93 high-quality industry articles were carefully selected and republished, adding broader perspectives and depth. Gate also released 29 YouTube and TikTok video pieces, further diversifying content formats and improving reach.

In terms of content structure and dissemination formats, the Gate Blog balances professional depth with an enjoyable reading experience through a mix of long-form articles, short content, and video. Industry news and tutorial content continue to serve as the backbone of user education and product awareness, while trending and feature pieces amplify market sentiment and community engagement. Video and short-form content, meanwhile, are leveraged to boost dissemination efficiency and platform activity. Overall, the Gate Blog has evolved into a comprehensive content ecosystem spanning information access, learning, and market interpretation—becoming a key bridge between the Gate platform and user understanding.

Gate Learn Continues to Evolve, Strengthening Global Blockchain Knowledge Infrastructure

In 2025, Gate Learn continued to deliver structured, professional education and research content centered on the core themes of blockchain and the crypto industry. Throughout the year, it published hundreds of high-quality original articles and courses covering key areas such as stablecoins, the Ethereum ecosystem, DeFi, public blockchains, Layer 2, perpetual DEXs, AI, NFTs, memes, and macroeconomics. This comprehensive coverage provides learners at all levels with a clear learning path—from foundational knowledge to in-depth research.

In terms of content format and product development, Gate Learn further refined its course framework and knowledge architecture, launching multiple flagship courses that received strong user recognition while continuously improving its bilingual (Chinese and English) content offering and overall learning experience. By closely tracking industry trends and technological developments, and combining research reports, thematic analyses, and practical courses, Gate has enhanced both the accessibility and practical value of its content. Over time, it is building a high-quality, globally oriented blockchain education ecosystem and reinforcing its long-term influence in the field of crypto education.

Gate Research: A Mature High-Frequency Research System with Stronger Data-Driven Capabilities

As a leading research platform in the industry, Gate Research continued to strengthen its multi-tier, high-frequency research framework over the past year. Its output now consistently spans daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, as well as VIP Daily and VIP Weekly publications, forming a stable and systematic mechanism for market and data tracking. Throughout the year, Gate Research delivered a steady stream of research and recurring reports focused on macro policy, market trends, emerging sectors, and technological developments—helping users stay aligned with market dynamics and build structured insight in complex conditions.

In terms of thematic and in-depth research, Gate Research further enhanced its topic-driven studies and underlying data infrastructure. Through long-term tracking and analysis of multi-dimensional data—including public-chain ecosystems, on-chain transactions, capital flows, and institutional behavior—the team has built a comprehensive monitoring and research system. It also maintained ongoing coverage of key narratives such as restaking, modular blockchains, light nodes, prediction markets, and the convergence of AI and crypto, offering analysis that balances forward-looking insight with practical relevance. Overall, Gate Research continues to solidify its role as a professional, data-driven research platform, providing investors with reliable, transparent, and actionable decision support.

Media Coverage: High-Frequency, In-Depth Reporting Reinforces Gate's Position as a Core Global Trading Platform

In 2025, driven by consistently strong market performance, Gate received high-frequency and in-depth coverage from leading international media outlets and authoritative research institutions, gradually building a global media influence framework centered on data-driven validation.

From May to November 2025, Gate was repeatedly featured in CoinDesk's Crypto Exchange Monthly Review as a key subject of analysis and was consistently named one of the fastest-growing major exchanges globally. CoinDesk noted that since the beginning of 2025, Gate's spot market share increased by a cumulative 3.43 percentage points, the largest gain among all centralized exchanges. Based on consecutive monthly data, CoinDesk highlighted Gate's structural growth across both spot and derivatives markets.

In CoinGecko's August review report, it ranked Gate firmly among the world’s top three cryptocurrency exchanges, attributing this position primarily to the growth in derivatives liquidity and sustained inflows of institutional capital. In July 2025, Gate’s derivatives trading volume surged 44% month over month to USD 763.2 billion, propelling the platform to second place globally by market share.

CryptoRank, through its research-driven reports, has further validated Gate's leadership in growth velocity, ecosystem execution, and infrastructure development. Across multiple exchange reports published by CryptoRank, Gate has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top-performing centralized exchanges in the industry. In CryptoRank's bi-monthly August report, Gate was highlighted for achieving $131 billion in spot trading volume, ranking second globally, trailing only Binance. During the same period, futures trading volume reached $923 billion, representing a month-over-month increase of 18%, the fastest growth rate among major exchanges. The October report further noted that Gate’s spot trading volume increased 31% month over month, pushing market share to a record high of 6.57% and firmly placing it among the global top three. Futures trading volume climbed to USD 828 billion, further solidifying Gate’s position as a top-tier exchange. The report also emphasized Gate’s strong execution and innovation capabilities: within two months, the platform launched 35 Launchpool projects—an industry-leading pace—with cumulative rewards of USD 3.3 million and total value locked (TVL) reaching USD 2.9 billion, up 167% month over month, demonstrating clear advantages in token distribution and community engagement.

Gate’s industry influence also continued to expand across mainstream financial and business media. On December 2, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han was invited to appear on CNBC’s live television program, where he provided in-depth analysis of Bitcoin price movements and the broader macroeconomic environment, systematically explaining the multiple factors shaping current digital asset markets. This appearance underscored Gate’s professionalism in market analysis and transparent communication. Subsequently, in an interview with the South China Morning Post, Dr. Han stated that despite rapid industry evolution, Gate has maintained approximately 30% annual user growth, while steadily advancing its long-term global strategy under principles of compliant operations and platform security.

In terms of media recognition, Gate was awarded “Crypto Industry Icon” at the 2025 Entrepreneur Middle East Leadership Awards held in Dubai on December 11. The award, presented by Entrepreneur Middle East—a leading business media outlet with over a decade of history—recognizes representative companies with sustained influence in the crypto and Web3 sectors. Later in December, Dr. Han was also selected for Entrepreneur Middle East’s annual “The 100” list, with his contributions to regional business development and digital asset innovation receiving recognition from mainstream business media.

Through continuous, data-backed validation by authoritative research-driven media such as CoinDesk, CoinGecko, and CryptoRank, alongside in-depth coverage and honors from mainstream outlets including CNBC, the South China Morning Post, and Entrepreneur, Gate successfully established in 2025 a global media influence framework grounded in real market performance and supported by transparency and innovation. This high-frequency, systematic third-party recognition not only strengthened Gate’s industry voice, but also continued to shape a professional, resilient, and forward-looking brand image among a broader base of users and institutions worldwide.

Gate Charity

Gate Charity 2025 Global Philanthropy Initiatives: Addressing Diverse Social Needs Through Tangible Action

In 2025, Gate Charity carried out nearly 10 philanthropic initiatives worldwide, spanning disaster relief, community support, and public welfare. Through sustained, localized engagement, Gate Charity remains committed to delivering practical assistance to vulnerable communities at critical moments, while advancing the real-world adoption and long-term impact of blockchain-powered philanthropy.

Gate Charity Supports Children with Special Needs in Vietnam: Bringing Color to Stars of Hope

From March 3 to 4, the Gate Charity team partnered with Mai Anh School for the Hearing Impaired in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, to host art classes for children with autism. Using painting tools and colorful clay, the program encouraged children to freely express their inner worlds through creativity. Gate Charity also prepared gifts for the children, aiming to use art as a bridge to self-expression, confidence-building, and social inclusion.

Gate Charity Marks International Women's Day in Benin: Advancing Sexual Health Education and Screening

On March 8, in celebration of International Women's Day, Gate Charity organized a meaningful public welfare initiative in Cotonou, Benin, focused on sexual health education and free medical screening. The program aimed to raise awareness among local youth and adolescents about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, reduce stigma surrounding sexual health issues, and strengthen health literacy—particularly among women and young people. By providing free testing services to improve early diagnosis, the event took concrete action to promote the health of women and young people in Africa and advance gender equality.

Gate Charity Partners with Fórum Animal in São Paulo to Advance Animal Welfare

On May 31, Gate Charity partnered with animal protection organization Fórum Animal to host a public welfare initiative in the Liberdade district of São Paulo, advocating for an end to the use of animals in scientific research and education. Gate Charity provided nutritious vegan meals for approximately 100 activists and participants, and supported the production of campaign and awareness materials. Through direct involvement and tangible support, the initiative amplified its impact and contributed to raising public awareness around animal welfare.

Gate Charity Hosts "Fashion for Impact" Workshop in Benin, Awards 10 Full Scholarships

On July 26, Gate Charity successfully hosted the "Fashion for Impact" fashion communication workshop at J. Reside in Cotonou, Benin. Through expert-led sessions, live practical demonstrations, and industry experience sharing, the workshop brought together aspiring young designers and youth from underprivileged backgrounds, offering them in-depth exposure to the fundamentals of fashion design, tailoring, and career pathways within the fashion industry. The event attracted over 100 participants. As part of its philanthropic commitment, Gate Charity awarded 10 full scholarships to disadvantaged youth, enabling them to enroll in professionally certified fashion training programs. This initiative opened new career opportunities for the recipients and underscored Gate Charity's long-term mission to empower young people through creative education and vocational training.

Gate Charity Supports Children at Cam Ly Children's Home for the New School Year

From September 13 to 14, Gate Charity provided essential school supplies to 65 children at the Cam Ly Children's Home in Vietnam, including 14 secondary school students and 51 primary school students. The donation aimed to ease the financial burden on families at the start of the academic year and help the children prepare more confidently for the new term. Through this initiative, Gate Charity hopes to encourage the children to approach their studies with greater confidence, motivation, and optimism.

Gate Charity Partners with Leo Club to Provide School Supplies and Tuition Support for Children in Benin

On September 20, Gate Charity, in collaboration with Leo Club Cotonou Béryl—a youth organization affiliated with Lions Clubs International—completed a donation initiative at the LOS Orphanage in Zè Village, Benin. The program provided essential school supplies to more than 80 children and covered full tuition fees for 20 students, ensuring they could continue their education without interruption. Beyond material support, volunteers spent meaningful time with the children through singing, games, and interactive activities, creating a joyful and supportive atmosphere. The orphanage management expressed sincere appreciation for the initiative and recognized its positive impact on both the students and the broader community.

Gate Charity Delivers Flood Relief Assistance to Flood-Affected Families in Vietnam

On December 17, Gate Charity successfully completed a relief distribution initiative for families affected by flooding and storms in central Vietnam. The operation took place in Dak Lak Province, which had recently experienced severe flooding due to prolonged heavy rainfall, resulting in infrastructure damage and significant disruption to residents' daily lives.

In response to the disaster, Gate Charity provided essential living supplies to affected households. With the support of local community representatives, the distribution efforts prioritized families most severely impacted by the floods, helping to ease immediate post-disaster hardships and support their gradual return to normal life. Gate Charity will continue to monitor conditions in the area and remain in close communication with local communities to assess the need for additional assistance as recovery efforts progress.

Gate Charity Hosts Christmas Community Outreach in Benin, Bringing Holiday Warmth to Local Children

On December 20, Gate Charity successfully organized a Christmas toy distribution and community outreach event in Cotonou, Benin, bringing warmth and joy to children and families from underserved communities during the holiday season. The initiative was jointly carried out with JCI Abomey Calavi Sica and welcomed approximately 200 children and their families, creating a festive public space centered on care, connection, and sharing.

The successful implementation of this Christmas charity program further strengthened Gate Charity's trust and presence within the local community, while highlighting its long-term commitment to collaborating with local partners to promote social good. Looking ahead, Gate Charity will continue to expand its global philanthropic efforts, with a focus on child welfare, educational support, and community development, delivering impactful and sustainable initiatives that help create a brighter future for children around the world.

Conclusion

In 2025, Gate continued to achieve substantial progress across key dimensions, including user growth, trading depth, and ecosystem collaboration, further strengthening its position as a leading global digital asset trading platform. From the steady expansion of its spot and derivatives markets to ongoing advancements in yield-generating products, Web3 infrastructure, and institutional services, Gate demonstrated clear strategic focus and a disciplined, mature pace of execution.

Looking ahead, Gate will continue to deepen its capabilities around core trading services and Web3 ecosystem development. Grounded in compliance, security, and technological innovation, the platform will further enhance product experiences and service offerings while expanding into new global markets and diverse application scenarios. Working closely with users, developers, and partners, Gate remains committed to advancing the long-term, healthy development of the industry and to building a safer, more efficient, and more open digital asset and Web3 ecosystem for users worldwide.

Disclaimer:

This content does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation. You should always seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions. Note that Gate may restrict or prohibit certain services in specific jurisdictions. For more information, please read the User Agreement via https://www.gate.com/user-agreement.

Gate Team
January 5, 2026

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