Gate Records $90 Billion in Stock Trading Volume
The platform exceeded $90 billion in equity trading volume between its June 2026 launch and October 2026.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Investing
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Since launching its stock trading service in June 2026, Gate has processed more than $90 billion in equity trading volume through October 2026. This performance accounts for nearly 60% of the platform's non-crypto trading activity.
Why it matters
The rapid growth in equity volume highlights a significant shift toward diversified digital exchange platforms that integrate traditional financial products alongside digital assets.
Equities represented 60% of non-crypto trading volume, with individual weekly figures reaching $12.43 billion for Sandisk and $2.25 billion for SK Hynix. The platform currently provides access to over 12,500 distinct stocks and ETFs across US, Hong Kong, and Korean markets.
The players
Gate
Gate is a global digital asset exchange that has recently expanded its services to include traditional equity trading.
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company that saw significant trading volume on the platform following its initial public offering.
The details
The platform's volume was bolstered by individual equity performance, including $1.54 billion generated by SpaceX following its IPO and $600 million weekly for Micron. During this four-month period, broader markets also saw gains, with the S&P 500 rising 17% and the Nasdaq climbing 26%.
Timeline
June 2026 marked the official launch of the Gate Stock trading service.
Q2 2026 saw the platform's user base grow to exceed 58 million people.
February 2026 recorded approximately $95 billion in total TradFi volume.
June 2026 through October 2026 is the period where equity trading surpassed $90 billion.
Market Dynamics
Gate's integration of 12,500 stocks mirrors the broader industry trend of digital-first exchanges encroaching on legacy brokerage territory. This expansion follows the pattern set by the 2026 expansion of digital-first exchanges into traditional asset classes.
Retail investors can now utilize the platform to access over 12,500 global stocks and ETFs alongside their existing digital asset portfolios. This consolidated access allows for streamlined management of both traditional securities and precious metals within a single exchange ecosystem.
The takeaway
The strong adoption of stock trading on the platform illustrates a growing demand for unified trading environments. Investors looking to diversify should consider how centralized access to global markets impacts their portfolio efficiency and transaction costs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Crypto Briefing.
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