#GateFebruaryTransparencyReport

February has proven to be another milestone month for Gate as the platform continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in digital asset infrastructure. The newly released Gate February 2026 Transparency Report highlights impressive growth across trading activity, ecosystem development, compliance achievements, and AI-powered innovation. The data not only demonstrates strong platform performance but also reflects Gate’s long-term vision of building a comprehensive financial ecosystem that bridges crypto, traditional finance (TradFi), and intelligent Web3 technologies.
Below is a professional breakdown of the key developments shaping Gate’s ecosystem in February 2026.
🚀 Trading Growth and Market Leadership
Gate continued to expand its market influence in both spot and derivatives trading. According to industry reports, the platform ranked among the top exchanges globally, reinforcing its position as a major liquidity hub for digital assets.
Key performance highlights include:
Spot trading volume exceeded $74 billion, marking an 11% month-over-month increase.
Gate ranked Top 3 globally in spot market share among centralized exchanges.
Derivatives market share reached approximately 11%, placing Gate among the Top 4 globally.
Institutional derivatives trading volume grew 20% month-over-month, reflecting increasing participation from professional traders and institutions.
These numbers show that Gate’s trading infrastructure continues to attract both retail and institutional participants, supported by deep liquidity and efficient market execution.
🌍 Expansion into Traditional Finance (TradFi)
One of the most significant developments in February was the expansion of Gate TradFi, which further bridges the gap between digital assets and traditional financial markets.
Monthly TradFi trading volume reached $95 billion.
Peak single-day trading volume exceeded $12 billion.
Users can now trade forex, commodities, metals, indices, and selected equities using USDT as margin.
Integration with the MT5 trading system enables professional-grade trading functionality.
With the launch of the Gate TradFi Web portal, users can seamlessly access both crypto and traditional assets within one unified account, marking a major step toward multi-asset financial integration.
🤖 AI-Powered Trading and Intelligent Web3
Gate continues to pioneer the integration of AI with trading infrastructure through its innovative GateAI ecosystem.
Major developments include:
Natural language trading commands allowing users to execute trades via conversational interaction.
AI-powered market analysis, risk alerts, and strategy assistance.
Introduction of MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools, enabling AI agents to access market data such as order books, funding rates, and trading signals.
These innovations represent a major shift toward automated intelligent trading, where AI assists users in strategy execution and decision-making.
📊 Ecosystem Activity and User Participation
The broader Gate ecosystem remained highly active throughout February, driven by various incentive programs and on-chain developments.
Gate Earn Growth
Total subscription volume approached 1.8 billion USDT.
More than 300,000 daily participants.
Major asset holdings continued to grow:
USDT holdings approaching $800 million
ETH holdings exceeding 60,000 ETH
Significant BTC reserves maintained.

CandyDrop Campaign
7 projects launched during the month.
190,000+ participants joined the campaigns.
Generated:
$15.2 billion futures trading volume
$280 million spot trading volume
$3.6 million net deposits

CandyDrop continues to be one of the most powerful drivers of user engagement and trading activity on the platform.
🔗 On-Chain Ecosystem Development
Gate is also expanding its decentralized infrastructure through Gate Layer and Perp DEX.
Gate Layer recorded 100.5 million on-chain addresses.
More than 28.5 million transactions, representing a 14% increase from January.
Gate Perp DEX surpassed 1 million monthly transactions, highlighting rising demand for decentralized derivatives trading.
These developments strengthen Gate’s hybrid model that integrates centralized liquidity with decentralized infrastructure.
💰 Staking and Reward Programs
Gate’s staking ecosystem remained strong with active participation from GT holders.
HODLer Airdrop
25.4 million GT tokens staked
Total staking value: $178 million
Highest APR: 149% (PACT project)
Launchpool
Two new projects introduced
Highest APR reached 540% during the ELON campaign
These programs provide users with additional earning opportunities while supporting new project launches.
🏦 Institutional Infrastructure and Cross-Exchange Trading
Gate is rapidly expanding its institutional-grade infrastructure to support professional trading firms and asset managers.
Important upgrades include:
Development of CrossEx cross-exchange trading system.
Expanded API architecture for institutional traders.
Strengthened partnerships with global custodians and liquidity providers.
Ongoing rollout of Gate 3.0 infrastructure upgrade.
These initiatives allow institutions to capture liquidity opportunities across multiple exchanges with improved capital efficiency.
🛡️ Compliance and Global Expansion
Regulatory progress remains a core pillar of Gate’s long-term strategy.
A major milestone in February was:
Gate Technology Ltd obtaining a Payment Institution (PI) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) under the EU PSD2 framework.
This achievement positions Gate among the earliest crypto-native companies to obtain such regulatory approval in Europe.
Gate now holds licenses or regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions, including:
Malta
Cyprus
Japan
Australia
Bahamas
Dubai
This expanding compliance network strengthens trust and ensures long-term sustainability for the platform.
🌐 Community, Education, and Industry Influence
Gate continues to invest heavily in community growth and industry leadership.
Highlights include:
Gate Square community campaigns and content mining incentives.
Nearly 1,000 articles published on Gate Blog in February.
332 educational articles released through Gate Learn.
Industry discussions and institutional events hosted during Consensus Hong Kong.
Gate Founder Dr. Han also delivered keynote speeches discussing the convergence of AI, Web3, and traditional finance, emphasizing the evolution toward Intelligent Web3 infrastructure.
🔮 The Road Ahead
The February Transparency Report clearly shows that Gate is evolving far beyond a traditional crypto exchange. By integrating multi-asset trading, AI technology, institutional infrastructure, and regulatory compliance, the platform is building a comprehensive digital financial ecosystem.
Looking forward, Gate will continue focusing on:
Expanding AI-driven trading capabilities
Strengthening institutional trading infrastructure
Growing ETF and automated trading ecosystems
Enhancing on-chain derivatives and decentralized services
With these strategic developments, Gate is steadily positioning itself as a global digital asset infrastructure platform connecting crypto markets, traditional finance, and intelligent Web3 technology.
📊 Full report:
https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/50129
Transparency builds trust, and February’s results show that Gate’s ecosystem is growing stronger, smarter, and more connected with every step. The future of digital finance is not just about trading—it’s about building a sustainable and intelligent financial infrastructure for the next generation of users. 🚀