Gate, a global leader in crypto asset trading, continues to expand its Traditional Finance (TradFi) offerings. The platform now provides users with contract-for-difference (CFD) trading services for foreign exchange, gold, indices, commodities, and select popular stocks. These features are fully integrated into the Gate App, allowing users to trade both digital assets and traditional financial instruments within a single account—eliminating the need to switch platforms.
This expansion marks Gate’s entry into the price discovery arena for traditional financial assets, further shaping a robust multi-asset trading ecosystem beyond crypto.
USDx as the Settlement Unit, Fully Backed by USDT
Gate TradFi contracts utilize USDx as the margin and account display unit. USDx is not a fiat currency or an on-chain crypto asset; it serves as an internal accounting unit for TradFi transactions on Gate and is pegged 1:1 to USDT.
When users transfer USDT to a TradFi account:
- Account balances are shown in USDx
- Funds are 100% backed by USDT
- No additional conversion is required
- No extra transaction or custody fees apply
This approach ensures unified pricing logic and significantly lowers the operational barrier for users.
Trading Rules Closely Mirror Traditional Financial Markets
Unlike perpetual crypto contracts, Gate TradFi contracts adhere to established CFD market conventions:
- Defined trading hours and closing times
- Fixed leverage multiples—manual adjustment not supported
- Cross-margin model
- Long and short positions within a trading pair can be hedged by lot size
- Profit and loss settled at counterparty prices
- Overnight fees apply to positions held across market closures
This rule set aligns with mainstream CFD markets and caters to the operational habits of traditional financial traders.
Leverage and Fee Structures for Major Asset Classes
Gate TradFi contracts support a broad range of conventional financial assets and offer differentiated leverage settings:
- Forex, indices, and similar instruments: up to 500x leverage
- Stock CFDs: up to 5x leverage
Gate TradFi offers highly competitive trading costs, with transaction fees starting at $0.018 per order. The transparent fee structure enables users to plan effectively for diverse trading strategies.
MT5 System Integration: Advanced Risk Control and Professional Trading Experience
Gate TradFi leverages MT5 (MetaTrader 5) for trading services, enabling seamless data synchronization between the Gate App and MT5 client:
- Real-time synchronization of account assets
- Consistent trading records
- Support for advanced TradFi trading tools and interfaces
For risk management, the platform employs a forced liquidation mechanism based on margin ratio. If an account’s margin ratio drops to 50% or below, the system will gradually trigger forced liquidation according to predefined rules to manage overall risk exposure.
TradFi Experience Events Now Live
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To facilitate a smooth TradFi contract trading experience, Gate has launched TradFi experience events:
- Register to receive up to 110 USDT in experience rewards
- Complete designated trades
- Unlock up to 3,000 USDT in phased incentives
These incentives are designed to support users’ first TradFi trading experience and lower the participation threshold.
Gate TradFi Strategy for the Multi-Asset Trading Era
The addition of TradFi functionality expands Gate’s trading system from a crypto-only marketplace into traditional financial asset price trading. Users can conduct multi-asset price analysis, strategy execution, and risk hedging on a single platform, reducing the complexity of cross-platform operations.
As the distinction between crypto and traditional financial markets continues to blur, demand for multi-asset and cross-market trading is on the rise. The introduction and ongoing enhancement of Gate TradFi may become a cornerstone of the platform’s integrated trading infrastructure, providing new practical models for merging diverse asset classes within a compliant framework.
