Gate Launches Real Stock Trading Service, Connecting Crypto Accounts to Global Capital Markets

June 1 — Leading global digital asset platform Gate.io has officially launched real stock trading services, connecting crypto assets to traditional financial markets. Users can now trade stocks and ETFs directly from major U.S. exchanges including Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Gate.io, using USDT for all transactions. Unlike common industry practices of stock tokenization and real-world asset (RWA) mapping, Gate’s stock trading focuses on genuine market access and regulatory compliance. The platform partners with U.S.-registered broker-dealers holding valid Broker-Dealer licenses and clearing qualifications to access the U.S. mainstream stock and ETF trading ecosystem. Currently, Gate supports key U.S. exchanges and liquidity networks: NYSE, Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, NYSE American, and BATS, with coverage of over 10,000 stocks and ETF assets. Once users complete Know Your Customer (KYC) verification and meet regional access requirements, they can transfer USDT, view real-time market quotes, and trade stocks via the Gate App’s dedicated TradFi section—seamlessly linking their crypto accounts to traditional stock trading capabilities. Gate’s stock trading operates on a separate account system, meaning stock funds are managed independently from crypto assets. Unlike products such as perpetual contracts (which impose funding rates) and CFDs (which charge swap fees and overnight holding costs), Gate’s stock spot trading has zero holding fees, making it well-suited for long-term U.S. stock allocations. Android users can access the feature by updating their Gate App to the latest version; iOS users require version 8.21.5 to use the service. This launch also advances stablecoins’ role in the global asset allocation space, moving beyond their original focus in crypto trading.