In 2026, an unprecedented trend is reshaping the landscape of global finance: traditional financial assets are migrating onto the blockchain at a pace never seen before. The total market capitalization of global equities stands at approximately $126.7 trillion, with outstanding fixed-income securities totaling around $145.1 trillion. In contrast, the total market value of on-chain real-world assets (RWA) is only about $3.02 billion, representing an on-chain penetration rate of less than 0.02%. Bridging the gap from 0.02% to 100% is the historic opportunity Gate is vigorously pursuing, using TradFi as its lever.
As of May 8, 2026, Gate TradFi has surpassed $20 billion in cumulative trading volume since its public beta, covering metals, forex, indices, commodities, and popular stocks—spanning the full spectrum of traditional asset classes. This has resulted in a comprehensive product suite ranging from RWA tokenization to derivatives trading. So, what are the core products of Gate TradFi?
RWA Asset Tokenization: On-Chain Ownership with Real Returns
RWA (Real World Assets) is emerging as the critical bridge connecting traditional finance and the crypto world. Gate has built a multi-dimensional RWA product matrix to address this trend.
GUSD Yield Certificate: Gate’s exclusive RWA wealth management product, the GUSD yield certificate, is backed 100% by real-world assets such as US Treasury bonds. It delivers stable and predictable traditional returns for users. Unlike products driven by crypto market volatility, GUSD yields are anchored to US Treasury rates, offering slow-moving and highly predictable returns. Users can redeem 1:1 at any time, with rapid redemption credited within five minutes.
Tokenized Stocks and ETFs: Gate has launched the Ondo section, offering tokenized stocks and ETFs. Users can buy fractional shares and enjoy full economic exposure, including dividend reinvestment.
Pre-IPO Products: Gate Pre-IPO enables users to participate in early valuation changes through crypto-native derivative structures before traditional public trading begins.
RWA Zone: Gate’s RWA Zone continuously curates and lists leading RWA projects, providing users with a diverse selection of on-chain traditional assets such as tokenized government bonds and commodities.
As of early May 2026, the total market value of tokenized RWAs has exceeded $3.02 billion, up more than 420% since the start of 2025. Tokenized government bonds have reached $1.52 billion in market value, with $106 million added in just the first four months of 2026. A $6 trillion tokenization opportunity is unfolding.
TradFi Integrated Trading Gateway: CFD, Perpetual Contracts, and Spot Tokens
On May 7, 2026, Gate completed a full-scale upgrade of its TradFi segment, establishing a comprehensive trading system that includes CFD contracts, perpetual contracts, and spot tokens.
CFD Contracts (Contracts for Difference): As the core product line of the original TradFi segment, CFD contracts have been unified under a single naming convention and fully upgraded. Users can engage in leveraged trading in both directions without holding the underlying asset. This covers gold (XAUUSD), silver (XAGUSD), oil (Brent UKOIL, US crude USOIL), forex (EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDCNH), global stock indices (NASDAQ 100, S&P 500, DAX 40, Hang Seng Index), and popular US stock CFDs (AAPL, TSLA), among other assets. Gate TradFi offers nearly 300 tradable assets, with single trade fees as low as $0.018.
Perpetual Contracts: Focused on two-way derivatives trading of crypto and traditional financial assets, perpetual contracts have no expiration date and use funding rate mechanisms to anchor spot prices. They are ideal for high-frequency and trend trading strategies. In Q1 2026, Gate’s perpetual contracts became a major growth driver, expanding the platform’s trading structure from pure crypto markets to a multi-asset system.
Spot Tokens: Users can directly hold crypto assets and select RWA tokens, suitable for long-term allocation and participation in on-chain ecosystems.
Notably, Gate has launched an unlimited commission rebate program. By inviting friends, users can earn up to 50% of their friends’ trading fees as commission rebates, creating more monetization opportunities for the community.
TradFi API and Multi-Leverage Mechanism: Institutional-Grade Smart Trading Infrastructure
In March 2026, Gate officially launched the TradFi trading API and upgraded its leverage mechanism, building an integrated smart trading infrastructure.
TradFi API: Supports automated trading of metals, forex, indices, and commodities. It offers programmatic order management, real-time market data, and account queries, serving quantitative teams and professional investors.
Adjustable Multi-Tier Leverage: The platform now provides adjustable multi-tier leverage options, up to 500x, catering to different strategy requirements and risk preferences.
Unified Account System: Users can use USDT as unified margin, enabling cross-market trading of cryptocurrencies and traditional financial products. This allows for shared funds and flexible allocation, significantly improving capital efficiency and risk management.
Wealth Management and Yield Products: Flexible Earnings and On-Chain Staking
Gate’s wealth management segment has also built a comprehensive yield ecosystem, offering users a variety of passive income options.
Flexible Savings: As of May 8, 2026, Gate’s wealth management covers mainstream assets such as BTC, ETH, GT, and multiple stablecoins. Flexible Savings now supports over 800 digital assets, with typical annual yields ranging from 4.2% to 6.8%. Assets deposited by users are automatically matched through the platform’s internal lending system, enabling instant deposits and withdrawals with second-level settlement.
On-Chain Earnings: The total value locked (TVL) in Gate’s on-chain earning business has remained stable above $1 billion. Allocation of mainstream assets like BTC and ETH continues to grow, driving the platform’s evolution from single trading to asset management ecosystem.
Hold-to-Earn: No need to transfer assets to a wealth management account—simply activate with one click on the page. BTC, ETH, GT, and other tokens held in spot accounts automatically generate earnings, which are paid daily and added to the principal.
Fiat On-Ramp and Crypto Payment Card: Bridging Real-World Payments
On May 7, 2026, Gate launched a localized fiat on-ramp for select CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries, supporting real-time bank transfers, credit cards, and other mainstream local payment channels. This effectively avoids high fees and delays in cross-border transactions. Previously, Gate officially joined the Mastercard crypto partner program, focusing on cross-border payments, stablecoin payment networks, fiat and digital asset on/off ramps, and crypto payment cards.
Conclusion
Gate TradFi’s product matrix now covers RWA tokenization, CFD contracts, perpetual contracts, spot trading, leveraged ETFs, institutional API trading, wealth management products, and fiat payment channels—creating a complete ecosystem. Users can settle all transactions with USDT in a single account, participating in global traditional financial markets through a one-stop platform and achieving comprehensive asset allocation upgrades.
As of May 8, 2026, Gate has served over 52 million users worldwide, ranking among the top three in global spot trading volume. The TradFi segment has surpassed $20 billion in cumulative trading volume. With the acceleration of RWA tokenization and continued influx of institutional capital, Gate TradFi is becoming the optimal bridge connecting trillion-dollar traditional financial markets with the crypto world. Whether you’re seeking stable RWA returns, prefer leveraged CFD trading strategies, or aim for cross-asset allocation as a professional institution, Gate offers a robust suite of tools and gateways.
