Gate Releases Q1 2026 Report: Coordinated Growth Across Trading, On-Chain Activity, and Institutional Business, Advancing Integrated Infrastructure

Gate has released its report for the first quarter of 2026. The report indicates that, supported by coordinated growth across multiple business lines and continued global expansion, the platform achieved comprehensive growth in trading activity, on-chain ecosystem development, and institutional services, further advancing toward an integrated digital financial infrastructure.

In trading and wealth management, the platform maintained steady growth throughout the quarter.

Gate’s spot trading volume remained among the global top three, while its derivatives market share continued to expand, reinforcing its position among leading global trading platforms. At the same time, the total value locked in Staking products remained consistently above $1 billion. Allocations to major assets such as BTC and ETH continued to increase, reflecting growing user demand for low-risk yield products and core asset exposure.

On-chain and trading-side performance stood out as the most notable growth drivers this quarter. The total number of on-chain addresses on Gate Layer exceeded 100 million, with cumulative transactions surpassing 32 million, indicating simultaneous expansion in infrastructure and user scale. In on-chain derivatives, the Perp DEX recorded quarterly trading volume exceeding $13 billion, with more than 600 trading pairs listed. The gradual introduction of traditional financial assets such as gold and crude oil has further extended the trading structure from crypto-native assets toward a multi-asset framework.

ETF and derivatives markets also remained active. Quarterly ETF trading volume increased from 6.7 billion USDT at the beginning of the year to over 18 billion USDT, covering more than 320 trading pairs. In the options segment, average daily active traders grew by 54.6%, with the addition of macro-linked assets such as gold and crude oil, providing initial support for cross-asset hedging strategies. Meanwhile, copy trading and automated trading strategies continued to expand, with average daily copy trading volume approaching $40 million and overall strategy activity rising significantly.

Institutional business continued to scale rapidly. Institutional derivatives trading volume increased by more than 50% compared to the end of last year, while the number of institutional clients grew by over 66%. In asset management, assets under management rose by 22% and trading volume increased by 192%. CrossEx recorded approximately 9.4x growth in trading volume and 3.1x growth in net assets, indicating continued expansion of the institutional ecosystem.

In project issuance and incentive products, Gate has built a multi-layered participation framework through Launchpool, Launchpad, HODLer Airdrop, and CandyDrop. During the first quarter, Launchpool introduced nine projects, while CandyDrop attracted more than 700,000 participants, contributing to higher user engagement and improved capital efficiency.

On security and compliance, Gate continued to strengthen transparency and global coverage. According to its March reserves report, the overall reserve ratio reached 122%, with BTC reserves at 147%, covering nearly 500 user assets. Gate Technology Ltd, a Malta-based entity under Gate, has obtained a Payment Institution license from the Malta Financial Services Authority under the EU’s Payment Services Directive 2 framework, further strengthening its European strategy. To date, Gate entities have obtained or completed regulatory registrations, license applications, authorizations, or approvals across multiple jurisdictions, including Malta, Cyprus, the Bahamas, Japan, Australia, and Dubai.

Brand and community initiatives also played an important role during the quarter. Gate Square introduced mechanisms such as content mining to connect content creation with trading activity, offering up to 60% fee rebates and increasing creator participation. On the branding side, the platform collaborated with Oracle Red Bull Racing to host a VIP event during the Japanese Grand Prix, expanding global brand visibility. At the same time, the research institute, academy, and blog continued to strengthen content output, enhancing thought leadership across key topics such as AI, RWA, and TradFi.

Overall, Gate achieved coordinated growth across trading, on-chain activity, asset management, and compliance in the first quarter of 2026. As AI capabilities, multi-asset trading infrastructure, and global regulatory expansion continue to advance, its positioning as an integrated digital financial infrastructure is becoming increasingly defined.

Details can be found here.

About Gate

Gate, founded in 2013 by Dr. Han, is one of the world’s earliest cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform serves over 52 million users with 4,600+ digital assets and pioneered the industry’s first 100% proof-of-reserves. Beyond core trading services, Gate’s ecosystem includes Gate Wallet, Gate Ventures, Gate for AI Agent, and other innovative solutions.

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.

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