Gate TradFi Contracts: Expanding Trading Strategies Beyond Crypto Markets

Transitioning from Single-Market to Multi-Market Trading Perspectives

As volatility becomes the norm across markets, traders are realizing an important truth: strategies themselves often remain valid, but the real constraint comes from capital being limited to a single market. When forex, indices, or commodities react quickly to macro events, crypto assets may lag, creating a structural gap that gradually reduces overall strategy flexibility.

To address this, Gate has officially integrated TradFi Contracts for Difference (CFD) trading into its platform. This feature is now available in the Gate App, allowing users to participate in traditional financial market price movements without leaving the crypto trading environment.

Core Concepts of TradFi Contracts

Gate TradFi Contracts are built on the fundamental principles of the CFD market. Users trade on price movements themselves, not by holding the underlying forex, stocks, or commodities. This approach keeps the focus on directional judgment and risk management, removing the added complexity of asset delivery, custody, and account setup.

Currently, available instruments include forex, indices, precious metals, commodities, and select popular stocks, enabling traders to monitor and trade multiple markets on a single platform.

USDx Pricing Mechanism

Within TradFi contract accounts, Gate uses USDx as the display and settlement unit. USDx is an internal accounting unit pegged 1:1 to USDT. When users transfer USDT into a TradFi account, the system automatically converts it, requiring no extra steps.

This setup streamlines capital transfers between crypto and TradFi accounts and helps traders maintain their established capital management approach.

Trading System Design Aligned with Traditional CFD Rules

Unlike perpetual contracts common in the crypto market, Gate TradFi Contracts follow the operational model of traditional CFD markets. Trading occurs within fixed opening and closing times, leverage ratios are preset and cannot be changed by users, and the platform uses a cross-margin model for risk calculation. Within each trading pair, long and short positions can be hedged by lot size, and profits and losses are settled at the counterparty price. During market closures, contracts incur overnight fees according to platform rules, providing an experience more consistent with mainstream TradFi markets.

Differentiated Leverage and Fee Structures

Gate TradFi Contracts offer tailored leverage for different asset types to reflect varying market risk profiles. Forex and index products allow up to 500x leverage, while stock CFDs are capped at 5x to prevent excessive volatility risk.

For trading costs, the platform features a transparent fee structure, with transaction fees as low as $0.018 per trade, enabling more accurate cost estimation during strategy planning.

MT5 System Integration and Risk Control Mechanisms

On the operational side, Gate TradFi Contracts support the MT5 (MetaTrader 5) system. Users can view account balances, positions, and trading records in sync via both the Gate App and the MT5 client, balancing convenience with professional-grade tools.

For risk management, the platform enforces a forced liquidation mechanism based on margin ratio. If an account’s margin ratio falls to 50% or below, the system will liquidate positions step by step according to established procedures, reducing risk exposure and maintaining overall trading stability.

User Experience Activities to Help Users Understand TradFi Markets

To help users get up to speed with TradFi contract operations, Gate has introduced experiential activities. After registering, users can receive up to 110 USDT in trial funds and unlock up to 3,000 USDT in additional incentives by completing actual trades.

This approach allows users to test trading processes and strategy logic in a relatively low-pressure environment, gradually building practical knowledge of the TradFi CFD market.

Multi-Market Integration Creates Room for Strategy Flexibility

With the addition of TradFi Contracts, Gate is evolving from a single crypto trading platform into a venue that integrates multiple market price participation. For traders, this means they can conduct cross-market analysis, strategy hedging, and capital allocation within a unified account system—eliminating the need to switch between different platforms.

Conclusion

The launch of Gate TradFi Contracts is more than just adding another trading category; it’s a direct response to traders’ demand for multi-market strategy flexibility. By combining standardized CFD rules, a clear fee structure, robust risk controls, and deep integration with crypto account systems, Gate is steadily building a trading architecture that bridges crypto and traditional financial markets, empowering strategy-driven traders with broader opportunities.