Gate Q3 2025 Report: Deepening the “All in Web3” Strategy and Building a Global Leading Crypto Ecosystem

Overview

In the third quarter of 2025, the crypto market entered a key turning point in terms of policy and regulation, with overall sentiment remaining optimistic. Against this backdrop, Gate achieved a comprehensive leap in trading scale and ecosystem development through continuous product optimization and the successful implementation of its “All in Web3” strategy, further consolidating its position as a global industry leader. The total number of users surpassed 41 million, while both futures and spot trading businesses reached record highs, driving exponential growth in trading volume and maintaining a leading market share globally. Derivatives performance was particularly strong, with August trading volume up nearly 100%. According to reports from CoinDesk and CoinGecko, Gate consistently ranked among the top exchanges in terms of futures trading volume and market share, while its spot market share also hit an all-time high — underscoring Gate’s dominant advantage in trading operations.

On the ecosystem front, Gate officially launched its high-performance Layer 2 network, Gate Layer, reshaping the value of the GT ecosystem. Built upon this foundation, the decentralized perpetual contract platform Gate Perp DEX and the on-chain launch platform Gate Fun marked major upgrades to both infrastructure and application layers. Meanwhile, incentive systems such as Launchpool and Launchpad were further optimized, driving record levels of user participation and on-chain activity. In security and compliance, Gate’s total reserve value reached USD 12.02 billion, with a reserve ratio of 123.98%, ranking among the top exchanges globally. Gate Technology Ltd, a subsidiary of Gate Group (hereinafter referred to as “Gate Europe”) obtained the MFSA MiCA license in Malta, advancing its global compliance roadmap. On the community and branding side, Gate strengthened user engagement and international visibility through offline events such as the GM Vietnam, Coinfest Asia, and Tokyo WebX Summit.

This report reviews Gate’s Q3 2025 performance across multiple dimensions — including business growth, ecosystem development, security and compliance, and community engagement — comprehensively showcasing its leadership in trading capabilities, technological innovation, global strategy, and brand influence, while laying a solid foundation for sustainable long-term growth.

Gate Highlights

Gate Achieves Record-High Trading Volume and Market Share, Maintaining a Leading Global Position

In Q3 2025, Gate continued to refine its product structure and market strategy, with futures maintaining rapid expansion. Quarterly trading volume grew exponentially, and market share steadily climbed to rank among the world's top exchanges. The surge in trading activity was driven by comprehensive upgrades in matching performance, market-making mechanisms, and institutional fund support, solidifying Gate as the preferred platform for high-frequency and professional traders. Both market depth and futures activity continued to outperform the industry average.

The futures segment remained the core growth driver. According to CoinGecko, Gate entered the top three global cryptocurrency exchanges, powered by strong July derivatives volume growth. CoinDesk further reported that Gate achieved its best-ever monthly performance in August, with spot market share rising to 4.13% MoM, the largest increase among major exchanges. During the same period, derivatives trading volume soared 98.9%, setting a new platform record and pushing market share to 10.1%, the highest growth rate in the industry. Strengthened liquidity and a steady inflow of institutional capital underscore Gate's comprehensive breakthroughs in product capability, capital absorption, and global influence.

The spot market likewise shows strong momentum, with sustained gains in volume and market share, firmly placing Gate at the forefront of major global exchanges. According to CoinDesk's latest monthly report, Gate's cumulative spot market share increased by 2.87% since the start of the year, again the highest growth among major global exchanges. In September alone, spot trading volume rose 20.1%, pushing market share to 5.47%, a new all-time high. This growth was driven by accelerated token listings and broader market coverage, with the number of new listings in September increasing by over 200% YoY, enriching available assets and trading opportunities. Improved liquidity and matching efficiency further enhanced the trading experience, highlighting Gate's resilience and stability across diverse market conditions.

As of now, Gate has surpassed 41 million registered global users, with its brand influence and international reach continuing to expand. Backed by a steady growth pace, robust risk control mechanisms, and a comprehensive product matrix, Gate has built a strong competitive moat and firmly consolidated its position as a leading global integrated crypto asset platform.

Ecosystem & Compliance

Boosting Gate’s Ecosystem and User Growth Through Infrastructure and Products

In the third quarter of 2025, Gate achieved comprehensive breakthroughs across infrastructure, product portfolio, and ecosystem coordination. The core infrastructure, Gate Layer, was officially launched, building a secure and efficient Layer-2 network system through a high-performance OP Stack architecture and GT staking mechanism, reshaping the value of the GT ecosystem. Leveraging this network, innovative products such as Gate Perp DEX and Gate Fun were introduced, offering entirely new experiences in decentralized perpetual contract trading and on-chain launch platforms. Meanwhile, the four incentive products—Launchpool, Launchpad, CandyDrop, and HODLer Airdrop—were simultaneously upgraded, significantly enhancing user engagement and ecosystem activity through high-yield projects and flexible mechanisms.

On the trading and financial product front, Gate Alpha, Earn, institutional services, and the P2P market all recorded substantial growth. Gate Alpha strengthened its positioning as “the CEX closest to a DEX,” while Earn reached record highs in capital scale and user activity, with new token-holding interest features further reinforcing the yield ecosystem. Institutional trading volume and lending scale rose significantly, complemented by the launch of the industry’s first Web2/Web3 interconnection system, Gate SuperLink, promoting deep integration between traditional and crypto finance. The P2P market’s overseas trading grew nearly 40%, demonstrating the platform’s steady global expansion.

Overall, Gate’s systematic innovations and diversified ecosystem coordination in Q3 are driving the platform toward a more efficient, open, and resilient Web3 integrated ecosystem.

Gate Layer Officially Launched: Expanding GT Utility and Redefining Ecosystem Value

In the third quarter of 2025, Gate officially launched its self-developed high-performance Layer 2 network, Gate Layer, marking a comprehensive upgrade in the platform's infrastructure and GT ecosystem development. Built on the mainstream OP Stack, Gate Layer is fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and secured by GateChain as the settlement layer. It also integrates the GT staking mechanism to further enhance network stability and security. With over 5,700 transactions per second, 1-second block generation, and ultra-low transaction costs, Gate Layer delivers high-performance, low-cost on-chain services for both users and developers. Through LayerZero-powered cross-chain interoperability, it enables seamless asset circulation across ecosystems.

As the exclusive gas token of Gate Layer, GT now enjoys expanded use cases. The launch of Gate Layer not only represents a technological upgrade but also strengthens GT's position within the ecosystem. Driven by infrastructure enhancement and expanding application scenarios, Gate Layer delivers a more convenient and efficient Web3 experience while continuously enriching GT's ecosystem utility and long-term value, injecting new momentum into Gate's sustainable growth.

Gate Perp DEX Officially Released: Trading Volume Surges Past $1 Billion

In the third quarter of 2025, Gate officially launched Gate Perp DEX, a high-performance decentralized perpetual trading platform built on the self-developed Gate Layer. Designed to provide a fast, transparent, and secure trading experience for global users, Gate Perp DEX leverages Gate Layer's technical advantages to achieve 5,700+ TPS, ultra-fast block times, and significantly reduced trading costs, helping high-frequency traders cut operational expenses. As of now, trading volume rapidly surpassed $1 billion, highlighting strong mark

From an architectural perspective, a layered design ensures data security and traceability: the current L2 chain records all execution and settlement data in real time, while a future L3 layer will be introduced to further enhance data integrity and immutability. The platform's high-performance matching engine supports multi-chain compatibility and offers 447 markets with multiple margin modes, aiming to deliver a trading experience comparable to professional centralized exchanges. To increase user engagement and long-term value, Gate Perp DEX launched a multi-tier rebate system and trading points program. Users can earn commission and points through trading, holding positions, and inviting friends. During the public beta campaign, individual participants could earn up to 500 GT in airdrop rewards, accelerating the professionalization and institutionalization of the decentralized derivatives market.

Gate Fun Launched First: Ushering in a New Era of No-Code Token Creation and All-Scenario Trading

Gate took the lead in launching Gate Fun, an on-chain Meme token creation platform built on Gate Layer, focusing on "no-code token creation + all-scenario trading." It provides a complete ecosystem for Web3 creators and investors—from token issuance to circulation—lowering the entry barrier for token creation. Users can launch tokens in under one minute without coding, with customizable names, symbols, and initial purchase settings.

Gate Fun introduces two major innovations: 1. An "Auto-Graduation Mechanism", which automatically migrates liquidity to Gate Swap once the bonding curve reaches 100%, permanently locking liquidity. 2. A Creator Incentive Program, where creators receive 50 GT in cash rewards and 10% of trading fees.Outstanding projects can also compete in the "Gate Layer Community Star" program, earning a chance to list directly on Gate Spot Market and receive official promotional resources. The trading system connects four major entrances: Gate Alpha, Gate Web3, Meme Go, and Swap, to ensure transparent, safe, and efficient transactions across internal and external markets. To further boost ecosystem engagement, Gate Fun launched a public beta campaign featuring a Trading Contest, Creator Token Trading Contest, and Community Star selection, with a 6,000 GT reward pool to encourage user participation and accelerate the growth of Meme culture and decentralized applications.

Gate Launches GUSD Yield Certificate, Offering Dual-Income Model to Enhance User Asset Growth

Gate introduced its new yield certificate GUSD in August, which has grown rapidly since its launch. As of September, total GUSD issuance has exceeded $230 million, making it one of the fastest-growing stable-income products within the Gate ecosystem. Users can hold GUSD across multiple scenarios, such as spot trading, Earn accounts, Launchpool and allocating GUSD into other yield products. They can enjoy stacked returns from both the underlying and secondary products.

Backed by real-world assets (RWA) such as U.S. Treasury bonds, GUSD aims to provide users with a low-risk and stable-yield investment channel. Serving as a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto economy, Gate is leveraging GUSD to advance the deep integration of RWA and blockchain technology—making asset yield generation more transparent, secure, and verifiable. With the continuous expansion of GUSD’s issuance and its growing range of use cases, Gate is building a crypto-financial infrastructure that combines liquidity and income generation, offering users a new pathway for steady capital appreciation and optimized asset allocation.

Gate Launchpool Leads the Way: High-Yield Projects Fuel User Engagement and Ecosystem Growth

Gate Launchpool maintained strong growth momentum in Q3 2025, launching over 50 premium projects, distributing more than $7.5 million in rewards, and attracting over 1.02 million cumulative participations, showcasing robust user activity and platform appeal. The standout project NEKO ignited market enthusiasm in July, with a peak APR of 4,509%, over 58,000 participants in a single pool, and an estimated maximum return of $25,000. Mainstream pools also performed strongly, with BTC pools reaching 13.44% APR, ETH 34.38%, GT 104.45%, and the USDT Newcomer Pool standing out with an impressive 2,301.93% yield.

In product innovation, Launchpool introduced a "Redeem to Simple Earn 7-Day Fixed Term" mechanism, allowing users to earn up to 116.66% in boosted staking rewards, and launched a GUSD staking pool combining minting and staking returns for dual income streams. Looking ahead to Q4, Launchpool will undergo rule upgrades, linking participation eligibility and staking caps to users' 60-day trading volume—the higher the trading volume, the higher the unlockable quota. This encourages deeper engagement and higher activity while enhancing the overall participation experience. Together, Q3's high-yield projects and Q4's mechanism upgrades will form a positive cycle, injecting continuous momentum into Gate's Web3 ecosystem growth.

Gate Launchpad Excels: Innovation and Incentives Redefine Token Issuance

Gate Launchpad delivered outstanding results in Q3, attracting over 1 million participants in its first quarter and achieving record-breaking trading volumes, solidifying its competitive edge in early-stage project launches.

On the product side, several major upgrades were completed, including the introduction of multi-token subscription and Simple Earn fixed-term yield boosts, significantly improving flexibility and return potential. The GUSD subscription feature was also launched, linking subscription and yield mechanisms to deliver dual benefits and an enhanced user experience.

Looking ahead to Q4, Gate Launchpad will continue to refine its product iterations and reward mechanisms, introducing new-user exclusive rewards to strengthen growth momentum and refining the trading-volume threshold mechanism to improve participation quality and fairness. It will also add an early-bird subscription incentive to encourage users to position early in high-quality projects. Overall, Q3's sustained innovation and Q4's incentive upgrades will jointly build a more vibrant token-issuance ecosystem with long-term value, injecting steady growth momentum into the Gate Web3 platform.

Gate CandyDrop Surpasses One Million Users: Intelligent Upgrades to Drive Ecosystem Evolution

Gate CandyDrop achieved record-high user engagement and capital scale in Q3, maintaining its leading position in airdrop-based user growth. A total of 57 premium projects were featured, attracting over 1.87 million participants, including 130,000 new users, with the most popular project "BTC" drawing over 270,000 participants alone.

On the product side, CandyDrop continued to optimize its event mechanisms and risk control system to enhance user experience. In Q4, CandyDrop will roll out several intelligent upgrades, introducing an "automated safeguard mechanism" that detects abnormal data and reduces misjudgment risk to ensure accurate reward distribution. The platform will also deepen collaborations with promising projects, refine airdrop rules, and enhance project quality, delivering higher rewards and a better user experience. Overall, CandyDrop's strong Q3 performance, combined with its upcoming Q4 upgrades, will drive the platform toward greater diversification, quality, and intelligence, consolidating Gate's leadership in the Web3 incentive ecosystem.

HODLer Airdrop Shows Strong Growth: With Over $1.1 Million in Airdrop Rewards Distributed

The HODLer Airdrop continues to maintain strong growth momentum in Q3, launching over 48 free airdrop projects with a total airdrop value exceeding $1.1 million. It delivers steady and regular asset returns to users. Leveraging its strong project integration capabilities and flexible listing mechanisms, the HODLer platform can accurately capture market hotspots. For example, popular projects like NEKO have seen annualized airdrop yields surpass 420% at their peak. The success of multiple high-yield projects has validated the strategy of "early participation, early rewards". This also makes GT a core asset for obtaining quality airdrops and securing early market opportunities.

In terms of product features, the "Simple Earn Fixed-Term Product Bonus" mechanism launched in Q3 has become a highlight. During the event, users holding GT and participating in fixed-term financial products could earn a holding bonus when joining airdrop projects marked "Bonus". It enabled them to earn higher airdrop rewards. The innovative mechanism not only enhances users' earning experience but also encourages long-term holding, further boosting user engagement and asset retention within the Gate ecosystem.

Looking ahead to Q4, HODLer Airdrop will undergo comprehensive upgrades. Subaccount holdings will count toward the main account's airdrop eligibility and rewards, improving transparency and convenience from a system perspective. Overall, HODLer Airdrop has gradually established a product framework characterized by high-frequency airdrops, long-term incentives, and fair participation. It will continue to strengthen its leading position within the industry's airdrop ecosystem.

Gate Alpha Upgraded Again: Individual rewards exceeded $3,800

Following a comprehensive brand upgrade in Q2, Gate Alpha continued to strengthen its core advantages of “fast listings, full coverage” in the third quarter of 2025, achieving breakthroughs in system, ecosystem, and user experience. In July, the platform launched an automated points airdrop system, enabling real-time reward distribution, with the highest individual cumulative reward this quarter exceeding $3,800. Full contract address search and cross-chain trading features were added to facilitate multi-chain asset interaction. At the same time, a security verification system and lucky draw pool mechanism were integrated, completing the incentive loop and enhancing asset security. By the end of the quarter, Gate Alpha supported more than ten major public chains including SOL, ETH, Base, SUI, ARB, and World Chain, with over 1,400 selected tokens listed, consolidating its position as a primary launch hub for on-chain assets.

This quarter, Gate Alpha evolved along three key directions: trading incentives, full-chain trading, and security upgrades. The automated points system improved activity execution efficiency, the full-chain search function enabled contract-level asset access, and the enhanced security system provided solid support for high-frequency listings and cross-chain interactions. This upgrade marks another leap in Gate Alpha’s product experience, combining the stability of a centralized exchange with the freedom of decentralized assets to deliver users a safer, more efficient, and more open on-chain trading gateway.

Gate P2P Market Shows Steady Progress: With Overseas Growth as the Main Driving Force

In Q3 2025, the P2P market maintained moderate growth. Trading activity further rose, with a marked increase in merchant activity. The overseas market emerged as the main driver of Q3 growth, with a substantial QoQ increase of 39%. Order volume and order completion rate remained at a high level of approximately 88%, indicating strong trading stability. The merchant ecosystem continued to expand, with new merchants growing by 31%, highlighting the platform's strong performance in attracting new overseas merchants. Overall, the overseas P2P market achieved high-quality expansion in Q3, with notable improvements in both trading scale and ecosystem activity. It provides strong support for the platform's global expansion strategy.

Gate Institutional Services Soar: Driven by Trading Volume Growth and Ecosystem Integration

Gate’s institutional business achieved significant growth in both trading scale and market share. Institutional contract and spot trading volumes rose over 30% and 40% QoQ, respectively, while market share among the five major exchanges increased more than 7% and 4% QoQ, with institutional user numbers growing over 3%. Lending services also performed strongly, with Q3 collateralized lending exceeding $1.7 billion, surpassing $10 billion cumulatively, supporting 800+ loan assets and 270+ collateral types. Leveraged lending grew nearly 35% QoQ, new lending users surged 99.9%, and more than 10 functional optimizations were implemented.

On the product and ecosystem side, institutional systems continued to evolve, significantly improving execution efficiency. In terms of ecosystem integration, the institutional team launched the industry’s first Web2/Web3 interconnection system, Gate SuperLink, bridging traditional finance and crypto assets under the “superlink” concept to enable full-scale collaboration across RWA, capital, and asset management.

Gate Earn Powers Multiple Tracks: Achieving All-Time Highs in Capital Inflows and User Activity

In Q3, Simple Earn launched over 75 new projects, with both participation and subscription volumes increasing month by month. The average daily number of participants exceeded 360,000, while cumulative subscription volume surpassed $13 billion. Additional rewards totaling over $620,000 were distributed, demonstrating the positive cycle of the platform's financial incentive mechanism. In September, TVL steadily reached a record high of $3.143 billion, marking a 51.5% increase compared to the end of Q2. Furthermore, among major cryptocurrencies, USDT holdings grew by over 200 million during the quarter. This underscores the platform's strong product appeal and high user retention.

The Staking segment continued its steady expansion throughout Q3, adding seven new assets, including GUSD, XRP, and DOGE. TVL maintained a consistent upward trend, with BTC and ETH holdings remaining at high levels. In September, GUSD assets reached several hundred million dollars, highlighting the diversity and depth of on-chain asset allocation.

In September, Gate launched its Soft Staking product, allowing users to earn yields automatically from spot holdings with one click, without locking assets. Overall, Gate Earn achieved synergistic growth across product offerings, user engagement, and asset expansion, further strengthening its core position within Gate's earning ecosystem.

Gate Financial Products Continue Upgrades: Multi-Product Matrix Drives User Growth

Gate’s financial products achieved multiple breakthroughs. Copy trading attracted increasingly high-quality signal providers, and a new trader persona tagging system was introduced, generating seven persona types based on trading performance and holding preferences. This helps traders showcase unique styles and enables precise user matching, improving efficiency and experience.

Robotics and options services also progressed rapidly. The robotics segment launched trading squares and smart arbitrage products, combining multi-asset spot-futures arbitrage with automatic rebalancing and Gate Earn yields, offering users low-risk, estimated 10%+ annual returns. Options trading volume surged 270% QoQ, with daily volume ranking fifth globally. The full launch of the options app further strengthened Gate’s competitive edge in derivatives and smart wealth management.

Gate Web3 Ecosystem Accelerates: Enhancing Web3 Experience and Functionality

Gate’s Web3 ecosystem achieved systematic breakthroughs with wallet, trading, and activity modules fully optimized. The wallet underwent a full UI internationalization, expanded to 167 chains, and added phishing contract and risk address detection, enhancing asset security. The trading module received internationalization and DEX integration upgrades, covering over 1,200 DEXs and 6 aggregators, with new features including cross-chain swaps, gas-free trading, tax-token support, referral rewards, and mini candlesticks. A web portal was launched, improving user interaction and performance.

The activity module integrated mainstream protocols like AAVE V3, Lido, Venus, and Stader, supporting Babylon staking and BountyDrop growth, optimizing GT staking and DeFi operations, while multi-chain adaptation and recommendation upgrades improved DApp discovery and engagement.

Looking ahead to Q4, the Web3 ecosystem will deepen multi-chain and product integration, launching plugin wallet reconstruction, AA wallet, ETH7702 support, Gas station, and aggregated Perp functions. Trading will expand across the Gate Layer ecosystem, open the DEX API platform, support Uniswap V4, self-developed DEXs, and broader chain coverage. Activity modules will focus on Gateway aggregation products, BountyDrop growth, and IDO integration, building a closed-loop experience from assets to events. Overall, Q3’s multidimensional upgrades and Q4’s system expansion will propel Gate Web3 toward a smarter, more open, and more efficient full-ecosystem stage.

Gate Ventures: Drives Tech Innovation and Global Collaboration

Gate Ventures continued to focus on high-potential blockchain technologies and strategic investments, prioritizing tokenized government bonds, infrastructure, and high-performance stablecoin chains, demonstrating strategic foresight in “real yield and performance breakthroughs.”

In ecosystem cooperation, the team partnered with Solana, Aptos, XION, and 50+ top institutions, advancing Web3 and AI innovation initiatives. The official site and research content were upgraded to strengthen global brand influence. Gate Ventures published dozens of in-depth research reports and weekly market reviews covering RWA yield innovation, on-chain gaming economics, and Web3 infrastructure, reinforcing its role as an industry insight and thought leadership hub.

Overall, Gate Ventures continues to advance in investment, ecosystem, and content, driving technological innovation, ecosystem empowerment, and global network collaboration, providing solid support for industry development and Gate platform strategic objectives.

Security, Transparency, and Regulatory Licenses

Reserves: Total value reached $12.02 billion, and the overall reserve ratio stood at 123.98%.

In Q3 2025, Gate released its latest reserve report. As of August 2025, the total value of Gate's reserves reached $12.02 billion, with an overall reserve ratio of 123.98%, covering over 400 user assets. The excess reserve amount increased to $2.32 billion, marking a 7.14% increase from the previous quarter.

Among major assets, BTC user holdings reached 19,334.98 BTC, while Gate's reserves increased to 25,809.00 BTC, reflecting an excess reserve ratio of 33.48%. ETH user holdings grew to 338,663.88 ETH, with Gate's reserves rising to 418,536.00 ETH, resulting in an excess reserve ratio of 23.58%. USDT reserves also remain solid. User holdings totaled 1,009,562,323.90 USDT, while Gate's reserves stood at 1,279,510,136.00 USDT, representing an excess reserve ratio of 26.74%.

In addition, major assets such as GT, DOGE, and XRP all maintained reserve ratios significantly above the 100% benchmark, reaching 156.49%, 109.00%, and 115.07%, respectively. Based on the data, Gate consistently maintains a high margin of safety and strong asset transparency. Since first committing to a 100% reserve mechanism, Gate has gradually introduced a zero-knowledge proof verification system. This not only strengthens user trust but also promotes higher standards of transparency across exchanges. Looking ahead, Gate will continue to prioritize security and transparency, further optimizing its reserve structure and risk management framework, while consolidating its leading position in the global compliant trading ecosystem.

Regulatory License: Gate Europe obtained the MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), expanding its compliant presence in Europe.

Gate Technology Ltd (referred to as "Gate Europe"), a Malta-based company under Gate Group, has obtained the MiCA license under the supervision of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). Under this regulatory framework, Gate Europe will provide users with crypto asset trading and custody services. This represents a significant milestone in Gate Group's global compliance strategy. Following the approval of the Malta license, Gate Europe has initiated the EU passporting mechanism process, aiming to accelerate its expansion across Europe and establish itself as a leading crypto enterprise in the region.

To date, multiple entities under Gate have obtained or completed relevant regulatory registrations, license applications, authorizations, and approvals in jurisdictions including Malta, Italy, the Bahamas, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, and Dubai. By establishing its European base in Malta, Gate Group aims to leverage the country's transparent regulatory framework, innovation-driven environment, and strong growth potential to support its long-term development in Europe.

Steady Progress in GT Deflation Mechanism Enhances Ecosystem Value

In Q3 2025, Gate continued to advance the GT deflation mechanism, achieving significant progress. To date, the platform has transferred 2,100,414.287861 GT to burn addresses, with a total burn value exceeding $35.32 million. The cumulative burned amount has reached 182,655,526 GT, accounting for approximately 60.88% of the initial total supply, with a total burned value of around $2.955 billion. This initiative not only reinforces the platform's long-term commitment to its token economic model but also further enhances GT's scarcity and value foundation.

Since the launch of GateChain mainnet in 2019, GT, as the core asset of the platform ecosystem, has consistently followed an active deflation strategy. High-frequency burns have effectively compressed supply. At the same time, GT continues to deliver strong utility across multiple scenarios—including ecosystem staking, platform services, and product usage—steadily reinforcing its value foundation and long-term growth potential. Even amid multiple market fluctuations, Gate has maintained a disciplined burn strategy, demonstrating its firm commitment to the GT deflation mechanism. In Q3, Gate launched the high-performance Layer-2 network Gate Layer, the decentralized perpetual platform Gate Perp DEX, and the on-chain launch platform Gate Fun. These initiatives provide comprehensive support from infrastructure to applications, steadily expanding GT's use cases and ecosystem reach. Driven by both the deflation mechanism and ecosystem development, GT's scarcity, value support, and ecosystem influence continue to strengthen. This has propelled GT to grow in tandem with ecosystem value, achieving multi-dimensional synergy across technological innovation, product iteration, and market growth.

Community Building and Brand Events

Gate Appears as a Diamond Sponsor at GM Vietnam, Deepening Engagement with the Local Community Across Multiple Dimensions

In Q3 2025, Gate appeared as a Diamond Sponsor at GM Vietnam 2025, a major industry event in Southeast Asia. From August 1 to 2, Gate participated through a variety of formats, including keynote speeches, roundtables, and community activities. The event focused on cutting-edge topics such as blockchain infrastructure, DeFi, and SocialFi, attracting numerous developers, project teams, and investment institutions. Gate's Chief Business Officer, Kevin Lee, delivered a keynote speech, sharing the platform's latest practices in the global trading market, technological evolution, and strategic insights into the future of digital finance. In addition, Gate took part in summit forums and multiple community engagement sessions. It explored opportunities in the Asian market and interacted face-to-face with the local Vietnamese community, further strengthening industry connections in the region.

Coinfest Asia 2025 Comes to a Perfect Close, with Gate Inspiring In-Depth Web3 Discussions

From August 21 to 22, Gate participated in Coinfest Asia 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, one of Asia's most engaging Web3 conferences. Centered on open dialogue and cross-cultural innovation, the event brought together developers, project teams, and industry leaders from around the world. Gate took an active role in roundtable discussions, exploring topics such as stablecoins, RWA, AI × Web3, and Meme tokens, while sharing the platform's latest insights and best practices in trading technology, security standards, and ecosystem development. Beyond the main stage, Gate's Garden side event brought the energy to the crowd, providing builders, creators, and the community with a vibrant space for networking and intellectual collision.

In recent years, Southeast Asia has emerged as one of the fastest-growing regions for crypto adoption. The region's favorable policies, demographic trends, and technological infrastructure create an ideal environment for Web3 development. Gate remains deeply engaged in the Southeast Asian market, expanding its regional influence through user education, liquidity support, and project partnerships, while working to serve as a bridge connecting local users and developers to the global crypto ecosystem.

Gate Title Sponsor of Tokyo WebX Summit, Executive Talks and Side Events Draw Industry Attention

From August 25 to 26, Gate took the stage at the WebX Summit in Tokyo as Title Sponsor, showcasing advancements in trading security, compliance frameworks, and ecosystem diversification. Through interactive demos, Gate highlighted its comprehensive strengths in asset protection, product innovation, and global strategy, attracting substantial interest from industry representatives and developers.

On the first day, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote reaffirming a strong conviction in the future of Web3, stating that "the next generation of financial order will be built on-chain, and the popularization of Web3 is not a choice but an inevitability," reflecting his perspective on the industry's trajectory. In addition, Gate Chief Business Officer Kevin Lee and CGEO Laura K. Inamedinova joined a panel discussion to explore critical directions for future development with industry peers.

Beyond the main conference, Gate hosted an official WebX side event, exclusively sponsored by Tencent Cloud, attracting over 1,000 investors, project teams, and media representatives, becoming one of the summit's key networking platforms.

Gate Brand Influence: F1 Grand Prix VIP Experience Showcases Top-Tier Cross-Industry Collaboration

Gate Hosts F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix VIP Experience, Celebrating Verstappen's Victory with Red Bull Racing

From September 19 to 21, 2025, Gate leveraged the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix to host a VIP hospitality experience, inviting international KOLs and partners for an exclusive viewing event. Guests enjoyed a premium suite experience while witnessing Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen claim the championship title. The event not only highlighted Gate's close partnership with world-class sporting events, it also strengthened Gate's global brand visibility and professional reputation. Through these VIP activities, Gate demonstrated its commitment to user experience and community engagement, bringing users and partners closer while showcasing the brand's energy and innovative spirit.

Charity and Social Responsibility

Gate Charity “Fashion for Impact” Workshop Engages Over 100 Youth and Awards 10 Full Scholarships

In the third quarter of 2025, Gate Charity, in collaboration with local fashion professionals, hosted the “Fashion for Impact” fashion communication workshop in Benin on July 26, 2025. The event attracted more than 100 participants, including aspiring young designers and youth from underprivileged backgrounds who are passionate about the fashion industry. Through expert-led courses, live demonstrations, and industry experience sharing, participants gained in-depth insights into the fundamentals of fashion design, tailoring, and related career opportunities.

As part of its philanthropic commitment, Gate Charity awarded 10 full scholarships to disadvantaged youth, enabling them to enroll in accredited professional fashion training programs. This initiative not only opened new career pathways for these young individuals but also underscored Gate Charity’s steadfast mission to empower youth through creative education and vocational training.

Gate Charity Supports Children at Cam Ly Shelter Home for the New School Year

In the third quarter of 2025, from September 13 to 14, Gate Charity visited the Cam Ly Children's Home in Vietnam, delivering essential school supplies for the new semester to 65 children — including 14 middle school students and 51 primary school students. The donation aimed to ease the financial burden of families and help students prepare for the 2024–2025 academic year, which began on September 5. Guided by the principle of "Identifying needs and delivering care", Gate Charity hopes this support will inspire children to pursue their studies with confidence and motivation. It remains committed to empowering communities worldwide through education, health, and sustainable development initiatives.

Education, Research, and Media Influence

Gate Learn: Expanding a Multi-Dimensional Knowledge Matrix for a Global Blockchain Education Ecosystem

In the third quarter, Gate Learn accelerated the upgrade of its education and research ecosystem, establishing a systematic, data-driven content framework. Hundreds of high-quality research articles and courses were published, covering key topics such as stablecoins, Ethereum, DeFi, public chains, AI, NFTs, meme culture, and macroeconomics. In July, the Academy released technical courses such as "Introduction to Zero‑Knowledge Coprocessors" and "Introduction to Bitcoin Layer-2s", helping users build structured blockchain knowledge. In August, the focus shifted to stablecoins and regulation, with research including "Plasma Deep Dive: High‑Performance Layer 1 Blockchain Designed for Stablecoins." In September, the Academy introduced original research centered on Ethereum Layer 2 and AI, including "The Current State and Future Outlook of Ethereum Layer2", deepening its exploration of technological evolution and market trends. Overall, Gate Learn achieved notable breakthroughs in research depth, curriculum structure, and global reach, continuing to build an open and professional blockchain knowledge ecosystem for users worldwide.

Gate Research: Uncovering Institutional Trends and On-Chain Capital Flows to Capture Market Opportunities

Throughout the quarter, Gate Research reinforced its position as a leading think tank by providing investors with multi-dimensional insights spanning macroeconomics, on-chain data, quantitative analysis, and emerging narratives. In strategic research, Gate Research refined its α investment strategy framework, validating models such as the SUI trend strategy and Bollinger Band strategy demonstrating their robustness and strong return potential. It also conducted in-depth explorations into emerging narratives such as tokenized stock arbitrage opportunities under the "crypto–equity correlation" theme and the rise of PayFi. On the macro and institutional front, Gate Research has closely tracked the accelerating entry of global institutional investors into crypto assets, revealing that 86% of institutions worldwide have already engaged in or plan to allocate crypto assets. It also published the report "The New Era of Stablecoins", which outlines a comprehensive strategic blueprint for the evolving stablecoin ecosystem. In terms of on-chain ecosystem research, Gate Research focused on structural shifts in capital flows, analyzing phenomena such as institutional inflows into Ethereum reaching new highs and emerging public chains like WorldChain attracting growing institutional interest and capital inflows. It systematically reviewed Ethereum's decade-long technological evolution and redefined the Layer1–Layer2 market cycles from the perspective of TVL capital accumulation. Furthermore, through monthly Web3 funding landscape reports and analyses on momentum shifts among mid- and small-cap tokens, Gate Research continues to provide investors with penetrative analytical frameworks, empowering them to accurately grasp the core trends shaping the crypto market.

Media Influence: Gate’s Consistent Global Media Presence

CoinDesk: Gate's Derivatives Market Share Hits Record High for Seven Consecutive Months, Ranking Right Behind Binance

In July, authoritative media outlet CoinDesk published its "Exchange Review – July 2025." The report noted that Gate's derivatives market share grew 1.01% month-over-month to 5.14%, ranking second globally in growth after Binance. This marks Gate's seventh consecutive month of growth, achieving a yearly high. Year-to-date, Gate has emerged as the derivatives market share growth champion. As one of the best-performing exchanges, Gate demonstrated strong resilience in July, recording the smallest decline in derivatives trading volume among the many derivatives platforms connected to the CoinDesk Data API. Whether measured by trading volume or open interest, Gate now ranks steadily among the top five global derivatives exchanges.

CoinGecko Report: Gate's July Derivatives Volume Surges 44% MoM, Top Three Worldwide

CoinGecko's July assessment reported that Gate has cemented its position among the world's top three crypto exchanges, driven by improved derivatives liquidity and sustained institutional inflows. In July 2025, Gate's derivatives trading volume rose 44% month-on-month to USD 763.2 billion, elevating Gate to second place by global market share. Gate now serves over 41 million users across more than 150 countries, highlighting rapid international expansion.

CoinDesk: Gate Derivatives Volume Surges 98.9%, Leads Industry in Market Share Growth

According to CoinDesk's August report, Gate's spot market share rose 1.22% MoM to 4.13%, the largest increase among major exchanges. Meanwhile, derivatives volume skyrocketed 98.9% to $746 billion, a new all-time high for the platform. Gate's derivatives market share climbed 4.64% MoM to 10.1%, the highest growth in the industry, securing its position as the fourth-largest derivatives exchange globally. According to DefiLlama's data, Gate recorded $66.29 million in weekly net inflows, ranking third worldwide. These figures highlight Gate's growing influence across both spot and derivatives markets, reinforcing its expanding footprint in the global crypto landscape.

CoinDesk: Gate tops Global Spot Growth, Ranks Second in Derivative Growth

According to CoinDesk's Exchange Review September 2025 report, Gate recorded the largest growth in global spot market share among major exchanges, increasing 2.87% since the beginning of the year. Gate's September spot trading volume surged 20.1% to $117 billion, marking a new annual high. Its spot market share rose 1.35% MoM to an all-time high of 5.47%. Gate also performed strongly in derivatives trading, with its market share climbing 1.11% MoM to 11.3%, ranking second globally. CoinDesk noted that Gate's simultaneous growth in both spot and derivatives markets reflects the ongoing success of its "All in Web3" strategy and further cements its leadership in the global trading landscape.

CoinGecko: Gate GUSD Minting Surpasses $120 Million, Pioneering the RWA Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Trend

CoinGecko's September report highlights that Gate’s RWA-backed yield stablecoin GUSD became a market highlight, surpassing $120 million in minting volume within two weeks of launch. Backed by real-world assets such as the U.S. Treasuries, GUSD provides both stability and yield, enabling users to redeem principal and cumulative return in a single transaction. Unlike traditional stablecoins focused solely on payments, GUSD combines "stable returns + flexible applications", offering an approximate 4.4% APR, and has been integrated into Gate's Spot, Launchpool, and Earn ecosystems.

Conclusion

Overall, the third quarter of 2025 marked a pivotal period for Gate as it continued to strengthen and expand its global leadership position. The platform achieved historic breakthroughs in both trading volume and market share — particularly with strong performance in the derivatives market, securing its place among the world’s top exchanges. Through ongoing infrastructure and product innovations, Gate also fully realized its strategic commitment to being “All in Web3.”

The official launch of Gate Layer, along with its associated platforms such as Gate Perp DEX and Gate Fun, significantly reshaped the value of the GT ecosystem while offering users a more efficient and open Web3 experience. In terms of security and compliance, the platform maintained an impressive reserve ratio of 123.98% and, through its subsidiary Gate Europe, obtained the Malta MiCA license, establishing a solid regulatory foundation for global expansion.

Looking ahead, Gate will continue to drive progress through technological innovation, prioritize user security, and adhere to global compliance as its strategic direction. The platform remains committed to deepening ecosystem collaboration and accelerating the evolution of the crypto-financial landscape toward greater efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity — creating long-term, sustainable value for its 41 million global users.

Disclaimer

This content does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation. You should always seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions. Gate may restrict or prohibit certain services in specific jurisdictions. For more information, please read the User Agreement via https://www.gate.com/user-agreement.

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