Gate, a global leading digital asset trading platform, has released its February 2026 Transparency Report. The report shows that, driven by continuous upgrades to its multi-asset trading framework and the expansion of ecosystem products, the platform maintained growth across multiple indicators, including trading volume, on-chain activity, and institutional business.
According to the report, Gate’s global market share among centralized exchanges continued to increase. Based on the latest report released by CoinDesk, Gate ranked third in global CEX spot market share and fourth in derivatives market share. During the reporting period, the platform’s spot trading volume exceeded $74 billion, representing a month-over-month increase of approximately 11%, placing it among the top three exchanges in the AA–A rating category. Meanwhile, derivatives trading accounted for roughly 11% of the market, with open interest representing about 10% among exchanges primarily serving retail users, reflecting strong liquidity and sustained market participation.
Multi-asset trading has become a key driver of platform growth. Gate TradFi officially launched its web portal, enabling access across both the App and web interfaces. Under a unified account framework, users can trade global traditional financial assets, including foreign exchange, metals, indices, commodities, and selected equities, using USDT as margin. The platform also introduced TradFi trading APIs and adjustable multi-leverage mechanisms, while incorporating TradFi trading volume into Gate’s VIP tier calculations, further integrating crypto and traditional financial markets. Data shows that since launch, Gate TradFi’s trading volume in February has surpassed $95 billion, with peak daily trading exceeding $12 billion.
Within its on-chain ecosystem, Gate Perp DEX continued strong demand for on-chain derivatives trading. Meanwhile, the Gate Layer network reached 100.5 million addresses, with total on-chain transactions exceeding 28.5 million, an increase of 14% compared to January, reflecting rising network activity and utilization.
On the product side, the transaction scale has achieved another leap-forward growth on the basis of a high level, and the platform’s market share and brand influence in the ETF field continue to expand. The platform currently supports 320 ETF trading pairs. Meanwhile, the trading bot ecosystem continued expanding, with new users increasing 23.1% month-over-month. Gate’s copy trading ecosystem also continued to grow, with the number of new copy trading users increasing by 13% month-over-month.
User incentives and campaign ecosystems maintained strong engagement. In February, CandyDrop launched seven projects, attracting over 190,000 participants, while derivatives trading volume during the campaign exceeded $15 billion. Launchpool and HODLer Airdrop also saw strong participation, with Launchpool’s highest hourly annualized yield temporarily exceeding 540%.
The platform’s wealth management products also recorded steady growth. During the reporting period, Gate’s Simple Earn accumulated nearly 1.8 billion USDT in subscriptions, with an average of more than 300,000 daily participants and over 400,000 average daily holders. In terms of asset allocation, USDT holdings approached 800 million units, while BTC and ETH balances also continued to increase. Meanwhile, the total value locked (TVL) of Staking products reached a peak of $1.213 billion in February and stood at $1.044 billion by the end of the month.
Gate Institutional business also maintained an upward trajectory. In February, Gate institutional derivatives trading recorded a 20% month-over-month increase in average daily volume. The platform also continued advancing the CrossEx cross-exchange trading system, third-party custody networks, and API infrastructure upgrades to improve institutional trading efficiency and cross-market liquidity capabilities.
In terms of AI trading infrastructure, Gate continued to enhance intelligent trading capabilities. The platform introduced natural language trading and launched the first batch of 17 MCP Tools, covering key market data such as price feeds, order book depth, and risk signals. These tools allow AI agents to access market data directly through standardized protocols, supporting the application of AI in market analysis, strategy modeling, and trade execution.
On the security and compliance front, Gate Technology Ltd., Gate’s Malta-based entity, has obtained a Payment Institution (PI) licence from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) under the EU’s revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2). In addition, various Gate entities have obtained or completed regulatory registrations, licences, authorizations, or approvals across multiple jurisdictions, including Malta, Cyprus, the Bahamas, Japan, Australia, and Dubai.
In terms of industry engagement and brand initiatives, Gate hosted a series of ecosystem events over three consecutive days during Consensus HK, including the Gate Ventures Executive Dinner, industry receptions, and the institutional-focused Gate Institutional Circle. These events brought together industry participants to discuss topics such as AI, Web3, RWA, and cross-exchange infrastructure. During the conference, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han was invited to deliver a keynote speech on the main stage of Consensus HK, sharing insights on the concept of "Intelligent Web3". He highlighted that the convergence of TradFi, Web3, and AI is accelerating, with digital assets evolving from trading instruments into intelligent financial infrastructure.
Overall, as TradFi trading, on-chain ecosystems, and AI capabilities continue to advance, Gate is expanding from a crypto trading platform into a multi-asset digital financial platform. Looking ahead, while maintaining steady growth in its core business, the platform will continue strengthening its infrastructure and ecosystem development, and, supported by its compliance and global strategy, further enhance its ability to connect digital assets with traditional financial systems.
Details: https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/50129
About Gate
Gate, founded in 2013 by Dr. Han, is one of the world’s earliest cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform serves over 50 million users with 4,400+ digital assets and pioneered the industry’s first 100% proof-of-reserves. Beyond core trading services, Gate’s ecosystem includes Gate Wallet, Gate Ventures, and other innovative solutions.
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