As the digital asset market matures, traders are increasingly seeking cross-market asset allocation and price hedging solutions. Gate, a global leader in crypto asset trading, has further enhanced its TradFi (Traditional Finance) capabilities by officially integrating traditional financial asset Contracts for Difference (CFDs) into the Gate App. This expansion broadens the platform’s trading landscape from crypto assets to a wider range of traditional financial markets.
This upgrade includes major traditional financial assets such as forex, precious metals, indices, commodities, and select popular stocks, offering users new options for multi-asset trading all within a single platform.
TradFi CFD Integration in Gate App Lowers Barriers for Cross-Market Trading
The core of TradFi CFDs is trading on the price movements of traditional financial assets, rather than the delivery of the assets themselves.
Gate has directly integrated this feature into the app, enabling users to engage in traditional financial market price trading with a unified account system—no extra registration or switching to external trading platforms required.
This approach not only reduces the complexity of cross-platform operations but also increases efficiency when switching strategies and hedging risk across different markets.
USDx as Settlement Unit, Full USDT Asset Support
For account structure, Gate TradFi contracts use USDx as both the margin and account display unit.
USDx is an internal accounting unit for TradFi assets on the platform—it is neither a cryptocurrency nor fiat currency, and its value is pegged 1:1 to USDT.
The process is as follows:
- Users transfer USDT to their TradFi account
- The system automatically displays the balance in USDx
- TradFi account assets are 100% backed by USDT
- No additional conversion required
- No extra handling or custody fees
This mechanism ensures fund security and transparency while streamlining the user experience.
Trading Mechanism Adheres to Traditional Financial Market Standards
Gate TradFi contracts differ significantly from perpetual crypto contracts, aligning more closely with traditional CFD market logic:
- Clearly defined trading hours and market closure schedules
- System-defined fixed leverage for contracts
- Cross-margin mode
- Long and short positions within the same trading pair can be hedged by lot size
- P&L calculated based on counterparty price
- Overnight fees apply for positions held across market closures
This rule set helps users establish clear trading expectations and complies with standard practices in traditional financial markets.
Leverage and Fee Structure Cover Mainstream TradFi Assets
Gate TradFi contracts offer differentiated leverage settings by asset class:
- Mainstream instruments (forex, indices): up to 500x leverage
- Stock CFDs: up to 5x leverage
Gate TradFi provides a competitive fee structure, with transaction fees as low as $0.018 per trade, giving users greater clarity and control over trading costs.
MT5 Integration Enhances Professional Trading and Risk Management
Gate TradFi offers trading services through the MT5 (MetaTrader 5) system:
- Account data is synchronized between the Gate App and MT5 client
- Consistent trading records for a seamless experience
- Support for advanced TradFi technical indicators and trading tools
For risk management, the platform uses a margin ratio-based forced liquidation rule. When the account margin ratio drops to 50% or below, the system will systematically liquidate positions to control overall risk exposure.
TradFi Experience Campaign Now Live
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To help users better understand and participate in TradFi CFD trading, Gate has launched a TradFi experience campaign:
- Register to receive up to 110 USDT in experience rewards
- Complete relevant trading tasks
- Unlock up to 3,000 USDT in additional incentives
This campaign is designed to support users’ first TradFi trading experience, reducing the cost of learning and trial participation.
Gate Moves Toward a Comprehensive Multi-Asset Trading Platform
The continual rollout of TradFi features is transforming Gate from a single-market crypto platform into a diversified price trading platform spanning both crypto and traditional financial assets. Users can analyze markets, execute trades, and manage risk across multiple markets on a single platform, significantly reducing the complexity of cross-platform operations.
As crypto and traditional financial markets increasingly converge, Gate TradFi’s ongoing upgrades may represent a key step in building comprehensive trading infrastructure and offer a new model for industry-wide multi-asset integration.
