Apple Inc. (AAPL) recently announced an impressive third-quarter financial report for fiscal year 2025, with revenue growth accelerating to the highest level in years. Although the third quarter is typically a weaker revenue quarter for Apple, its total net sales reached $94.036 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.63%, far exceeding market expectations.
At the same time, the xStocks section launched by the Gate trading platform in July 2025 provides a platform for the first batch of tokenized US stock trading, including AAPLX (Apple tokenized stock). This offers users in the crypto world a new channel for conveniently investing in traditional high-quality assets.
AAPL’s recent performance shows revenue growth accelerating to a multi-year high.
Apple Inc.’s recent performance has been surprising. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, its total net sales reached $94.036 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.63%. This growth significantly exceeded market expectations, marking the company’s strongest growth cycle in years.
The iPhone, as Apple’s flagship product, continues to play the role of a growth engine. In the third quarter, the iPhone contributed nearly half of net sales, reaching $44.582 billion, a year-on-year increase of 13.45%. This growth rate is significantly higher than the 1.91% in the second quarter, showing a clear acceleration trend.
The performance of the Greater China market is also worth noting. In the third quarter, Apple’s net sales in Greater China reached $15.369 billion, a year-on-year increase of 4.35%. Compared to the previous quarter, this represents a decline of 2.26%, which is particularly notable in the fiercely competitive Chinese electronics market.
Strategic adjustments and market responses, tariff risk alleviation and manufacturing return.
Apple experienced a stock recovery in August, primarily due to the easing of tariff-related risks. In the first seven months of this year, Apple’s stock price had fallen by as much as 17%, partly because the market was concerned that former President Trump’s comprehensive tariff policy would impact the company.
On August 6, 2025, Apple CEO Tim Cook pledged to invest $100 billion in manufacturing in the United States. This commitment, along with Apple’s expanded long-term collaboration with glass supplier Corning, has led the market to believe that the risk of additional tariffs from Trump is decreasing.
Apple’s strategic adjustments have yielded immediate results. Its stock price soared by 9.4% in August, poised to achieve its best monthly performance since June 2024. This recovery has brought hope to concerned investors, indicating that Apple is effectively responding to challenges.
AI layout and future outlook, seeking technological breakthroughs and partners
In the field of artificial intelligence, Apple is actively seeking breakthroughs. According to reports, the company based in Cupertino, California, is developing an improved AI strategy, which includes robots, a more vivid version of its Siri digital assistant, and smart speakers with displays.
More importantly, Apple is in preliminary talks with Google to use the Gemini platform to power Siri. This collaboration could significantly enhance Apple’s artificial intelligence capabilities, thereby boosting product demand.
Some analysts believe that if Apple acquires Perplexity AI, its stock price could reach an all-time high. Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, stated: "If they do this, Apple will hit an all-time high on the day of the announcement."
Introduction to xStocks and AAPLX, connecting traditional finance and the crypto world
Gate’s xStocks section will officially launch in July 2025, representing a seamless connection between the traditional stock market and crypto assets. Through tokenization technology, users can directly trade shares of Nasdaq-listed companies using USDT, breaking the limitations of geography, time, and capital thresholds.
The essence of xStocks is tokenized stock trading. Each token (such as AAPLX representing Apple) is fully backed by physical stocks held by partner institutions, with prices synchronized to the real-time stock prices on NASDAQ. Holders enjoy the right to price appreciation but do not have voting rights or direct dividends (the platform may distribute alternative earnings in token form).
This innovative product is based on Solana Built with Ethereum’s SPL/ERC-20 standard, supporting cross-chain transfer and wallet custody. As of July 20, 2025, the Gate xStocks section has added QQQX (Nasdaq 100 Index ETF), DFDVX (Tech Giants Portfolio ETF) and other underlying assets, with a continuous expansion of the product matrix.
How to buy AAPLX, step-by-step guide and operating process
The process of purchasing AAPLX on the Gate platform is relatively simple and intuitive. Here are the specific steps:
Registration and Certification
First, visit the Gate website or download the Bitget App to create a free account. After providing your email address and residence information, complete the identity verification. This step requires filling in your country/region, uploading identification documents, and a selfie to ensure full compliance and enhance your trading experience.
Deposit funds
After completing account registration and verification, the next step is to deposit funds into your Bitget account. Gate supports multiple deposit methods: you can use Visa or MasterCard credit/debit cards, electronic wallets like Google Pay and Apple Pay, or bank transfers (supporting various methods like iDeal, SEPA, PIX, etc.).
Buy AAPLX
Once the funds arrive, you can purchase AAPLX. Select the "xStocks" section in the top navigation bar of the Gate platform and find the AAPLX/USDT trading pair. Enter the purchase price and quantity (fractional shares are supported, such as 0.01 units), and submit a limit order (at the specified price) or a market order (for immediate execution). After the transaction, the AAPLX tokens will be credited to your spot account, and you can monitor your profits and losses at any time.
Advantages and risk analysis, around-the-clock trading and risk prevention
Compared to traditional stock markets, the Gate xStocks zone has several significant advantages:
- Trading hours: 24/7 trading, no longer limited by traditional market opening hours.
- Settlement Cycle: Real-time on-chain settlement, much faster than the traditional T+2 settlement model.
- Investment threshold: Supports any fractional share trading (starting from 0.0001), which lowers the threshold for investing in high-quality, high-priced stocks.
- Global Access: No Country Restrictions (Compliant Regions), Participation Requires Only USDT and Other Crypto Assets
At the same time, investors also need to be aware of the associated risks:
- Counterparty risk: Assets rely on the solvency of Gate and cooperating custodians (such as Backed Finance).
- Leverage liquidation risk: Severe market fluctuations in contract trading may result in margin being wiped out.
- Regulatory Uncertainty: Tokenized stocks are an emerging field, and regulatory policies in various countries may be dynamically adjusted.
Future prospects, the development prospects of tokenized stocks
With the acceleration of the global financial digital transformation, tokenized stocks are increasingly highlighted as a bridge connecting traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem. The xStocks section launched by platforms like Gate not only expands the asset allocation choices for crypto users but also marks a new stage in the integration of crypto finance and traditional capital markets at the industry level.
For traditional tech giants like Apple, such innovative investment channels may attract a new group of investors, especially young investors who are familiar with the crypto world but have not yet entered the traditional stock market.
With the development of technology and the improvement of regulations, tokenized stocks have the potential to further expand their influence, providing global investors with a more convenient and efficient borderless investment experience.
As of August 29, 2025, the price of AAPLX on the Gate xStocks section is synchronized in real-time with the Nasdaq market Apple stock (AAPL). Investors can easily purchase any fractional shares using USDT on the Gate platform.
As Apple’s revenue growth accelerates to a multi-year high and its gradual expansion in the field of artificial intelligence unfolds, AAPL and its tokenized representation AAPLX are attracting the attention of global investors.
The boundaries of the financial world are melting away, and the channel between tradition and innovation has been opened.
