Pengumuman Gate December 2025 Transparency Report: Trading Scale and Core Business Maintain Steady Growth, While Web3 Initiatives Continue to Deepen

Gate December 2025 Transparency Report: Trading Scale and Core Business Maintain Steady Growth, While Web3 Initiatives Continue to Deepen

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## Overview

In December 2025, Gate demonstrated steady performance across key areas including its trading business, Web3 ecosystem, and brand development, reinforcing its position as a top-tier global trading platform. The platform maintained industry-leading positions in both spot and derivatives trading, with continued strong market share in spot and futures markets. Institutional and professional trading capital remained actively engaged, reflecting robust liquidity resilience and exceptional system stability.

At the ecosystem and product level, Gate has further enhanced its suite of incentive and launch mechanisms, including Launchpool, HODLer Airdrop, CandyDrop, and Launchpad. With nearly 30 projects launched in a single month and cumulative rewards exceeding $3.5 million, these initiatives have effectively increased user engagement and asset retention. In parallel, the on-chain ecosystem continues to grow. Gate Layer has surpassed 100 million addresses and completed several key infrastructure upgrades, supporting the ongoing development of decentralized applications such as Gate Fun and Meme Go. In asset management and yield products, Staking and Simple Earn have sustained high Total Value Locked (TVL) in core assets such as BTC, ETH, and GUSD, while the total minted supply of GUSD has crossed the $200 million mark. Additionally, across ETFs, structured derivatives, quant funds and private wealth management products, the platform has demonstrated strong risk management capabilities despite ongoing market volatility.

In terms of compliance and branding, Gate has further strengthened its global regulatory framework, with Malta serving as a pivotal operational hub. Gate has consistently expressed its long-term strategy and commitment to secure operations through prominent international media outlets. Meanwhile, Gate has significantly expanded its international brand presence via high-impact initiatives such as its partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing in F1, student exchange programs, and various public welfare campaigns. Collectively, throughout December, Gate demonstrated coordinated progress in trading volume, ecosystem growth, and brand development. This underscores its deliberate evolution from a conventional trading platform into an integrated Web3 infrastructure provider.

## Platform Highlights

### Gate's Core Trading Business Remains Robust and Continues to Lead Across Both the Spot and Futures Markets

In December, Gate continued its steady operational trend, with its two core businesses, spot and derivatives, remaining at the forefront of the industry. The platform's overall trading depth and liquidity structure were well-maintained, indicating stable support from its user base and market participation, securing a strong competitive position among major exchanges.

In spot trading, Gate has sustained a strong position in small- to mid-cap assets and high-demand market segments, supported by its continuously expanding asset coverage and steady stream of new listings. The platform's spot business maintains a robust operational scale and, according to the latest report by CoinDesk, Gate ranks among the top three globally in terms of growth in spot market share. Furthermore, the ongoing optimization of its diversified asset structure and matching engine efficiency continues to enhance the liquidity and overall market appeal of Gate's spot trading.

The derivatives business remains a key pillar for Gate. The futures market has maintained overall stability in terms of liquidity depth and product structure. According to CoinDesk data, Gate's share in the derivatives market rose to approximately 11% from early to late 2025, becoming the trading platform with the highest growth rate during the same period. Participation from institutional and professional trading capital remained high, further strengthening its competitive position in the global derivatives market. Overall, throughout December, Gate continued to prioritize user scale, liquidity depth, and system stability, demonstrating operational resilience and the ability to maintain steady performance across varying market conditions, thereby providing a solid foundation for the platform's overall operations.

## Ecosystem & Compliance

### Yield & Trading Product Lines Continue to Expand, With Multi-Business Synergy Driving the Platform's Growth Momentum

In December, Gate further advanced its incentive and launch mechanisms, including Launchpool, HODLer Airdrop, CandyDrop, and Launchpad. Nearly 30 projects were introduced within the month, with a total prize pool surpassing $3.5 million, effectively boosting user engagement and capital retention. On the product side, the Gate App was upgraded to v8.0, introducing an internationally refreshed visual and interactive interface that improved overall efficiency in trading, asset management, and Web3 access. The simultaneously released 2025 Year-End Summary provided a multi-dimensional review of users' yearly activity, underscoring the continued growth in the platform's user scale and trading activity. As of now, cumulative participation has reached nearly 300,000.

In parallel, the on-chain ecosystem continued to expand. The number of on-chain addresses on Gate Layer surpassed 100 million, supported by multiple infrastructure upgrades, which further accelerated the iteration of decentralized applications such as Gate Fun. In the area of asset management and yield products, Staking and Simple Earn maintained high TVL in core assets including BTC, ETH, and GUSD. The total minted value of GUSD once again exceeded $200 million, while the ETFs and structured derivatives were continuously refined. Overall, through coordinated progress in incentive mechanisms, product experience upgrades, on-chain infrastructure, and the asset management system, Gate has consistently strengthened both the depth of its ecosystem and user retention.

### Gate App V8.0 Fully Revitalized, Launching an Efficient Multi-Scenario Digital Asset Gateway with an Internationalized Visual and Brand Experience

Gate has launched a major upgrade to its mobile app, now released as version 8.0 and above. The update centers on an internationally oriented visual system and brand experience, featuring comprehensive improvements to interface layout, user interaction flows, and underlying performance, all aimed at delivering a clearer and more efficient experience for trading, asset management, and Web3 access. The new version not only offers a more unified and immersive visual identity and smoother transitions across usage scenarios, but also ensures low latency and stable performance even during periods of high concurrency and extreme market volatility. This upgrade signifies Gate's strategic shift from a purely functional trading tool toward a holistic digital asset hub that effectively integrates efficiency, user experience, and distinctive brand recognition.

### Gate 2025 Year-End Summary: Review Your Crypto Season with Personalized Data

Gate has officially launched its 2025 Year-End Summary, providing a systematic, data-driven review of each user's trading activities, product interactions, and key milestones over the past year. Unlike conventional summaries that focus primarily on profit or volume, this report emphasizes mapping each user's authentic journey through highly volatile markets. By weaving scattered transaction records into a cohesive "crypto season" narrative, and assigning personalized tags based on trading style and engagement level, the experience becomes more relatable and interactive. As of now, cumulative participation has reached nearly 300,000.

At the platform level, the Year-End Summary also offers a revealing glimpse into Gate's growing reach and activity throughout 2025: Registered users reach near 50 million globally and trading volumes consistently rank among the world's top platforms in both spot and derivatives. By linking individual user data to the broader platform ecosystem, Gate not only delivers a traceable, comparable yearly report for each user but also opens a tangible window into evolving behaviors across the crypto market.

### Simple Earn Launched 11 New Projects in December, with Average Daily User Participation Exceeding 400,000, Hitting a New Phase High

Gate's Simple Earn launched 11 new projects this month, accumulating 2.611 billion in total subscriptions. Simple Earn reached a phase-high TVL of 2.106 billion on December 3. These results reflect the product's ability to maintain steady user engagement and a solid capital base amid ongoing project launches.

### Gate Perp DEX Trading Volume Reaches New Highs, Exceeding $10 Billion for Two Consecutive Months

In December, Gate Perp DEX maintained a high level of trading activity, with monthly volume exceeding $12 billion, setting another record and marking the second consecutive month above the $10 billion threshold. The number of transactions surpassed 570,000, underscoring the platform's steadily growing liquidity capacity and user participation in the on-chain perpetual futures market.

In terms of operation and incentives, Gate Perp DEX rolled out multiple trading events and interactive activities throughout the month, such as the Christmas Trading Treasure Hunt and the Year-End Trading Sprint. These initiatives were designed to promote genuine trading engagement, enhance the user experience, and foster deeper ecosystem interaction, effectively encouraging sustained user participation in both trading and on-chain ecosystem growth. Taken together, the strong trading performance combined with these targeted incentives has further cemented Gate Perp DEX's position as a core trading infrastructure pillar within the broader Gate Web3 ecosystem.

### Gate Layer Surpasses 100 Million On-Chain Addresses, Launches Cross-Chain Bridge

Gate Layer's core on-chain metrics continued to expand through December. By the end of the month, the network had surpassed 100 million addresses and recorded over 20 million cumulative transactions, reflecting both substantial network scale and sustained high levels of on-chain activity. This robust infrastructure continues to support the reliable operation of diverse applications across the ecosystem.

In December, Gate Layer completed its integration with Stargate Finance, enabling seamless cross-chain transfers across major networks including Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, and OP Mainnet. Initially supporting WETH and USDC.e, the platform is set to progressively include additional asset types. In parallel, Gate Swap now provides gas-free swaps, enhancing cross-chain efficiency while laying a practical foundation for multi-chain application deployment and deeper ecosystem collaboration.

### Launchpool Sustains Year-End Momentum for New Project Launched, with Staking Volume Exceeding $4 Billion

Launchpool maintained a steady cadence of project launches and user participation throughout December, introducing 11 new projects. The platform recorded over 40,000 cumulative participants and saw staking volume surpass $4 billion, reflecting sustained user engagement with yield-focused launch offerings during the year-end period.

In terms of yield performance, several projects offered substantial returns over short periods. Notably, the IR project reached a peak annualized yield of over 3,000%, emerging as one of the most prominent high-return cases of the month and significantly boosting both trading and staking activity on the platform. Overall, Launchpool has consistently delivered in project volume, airdrop scale, and capital accommodation, continuing to function as a central module for new token launches and user incentives within the Gate Web3 ecosystem.

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 ### Launchpad Continues Selective, High-Impact Launches with Single-Project Subscription Rate Exceeding 13,800%

Gate Launchpad launched one new project, Kodiak (KDK), in December. Against a target raise of $1.05 million, the offering drew $146 million in subscriptions, achieving an oversubscription rate of over 13,800%. This performance highlights both strong user focus on platform-curated projects and Gate's effective capital mobilization capacity.

Overall, Gate Launchpad has maintained its selective, quality-focused approach to project launches. The consistently high participation rate and notable oversubscription performance underscore its important function in distributing early-stage projects and aggregating user capital within the ecosystem.

### HODLer Airdrop Staking Surpasses $600 Million, Sustaining High Engagement Levels

HODLer Airdrop operated steadily in December, introducing 5 new projects. The program recorded close to 150,000 cumulative participants, with total staked funds reaching $621 million, reflecting sustained user engagement with the "hold-to-earn" incentive model.

In terms of returns, projects maintained relatively stable overall yields. Among them, the POWER project delivered a standout performance, achieving a peak APR of around 33.81% and ranking as one of the month's most notable offerings. Through its consistent rollout of projects and steady incentive cadence, HODLer Airdrop continues to effectively support user engagement and strengthen asset retention across the platform.

### CandyDrop Airdrop Activity Remains Popular, with Top Participant Reward Reaching $6,000

CandyDrop sustained strong momentum in December, introducing 12 projects and attracting over 280,000 participants. This highlights the platform's continued ability to drive high engagement and maintain reward attractiveness through the year-end period.

From the perspective of individual campaigns and reward distribution, the TBK campaign stood out as the largest prize pool of the month, offering $1 million in total rewards. At the individual level, the maximum reward per participant reached 3,000 TBK (worth $6,000). This highlights CandyDrop's strong appeal in delivering generous rewards alongside a premium user participation experience. Overall, CandyDrop continues to serve as a key airdrop gateway within the Gate Web3 ecosystem, catering to a broad user base and supporting diverse projects with high-frequency participation demands.

### With Steady Asset Growth, GUSD's Total Minted Amount Has Surpassed $200 Million Again

Launched in December, TAO, PYTH, and CRO are now available on Staking. During the same period, total value locked (TVL) peaked at $1.423 billion. The maximum staked amounts for BTC and ETH reached 2,559.48 and 166,000, respectively. Notably, GUSD's total minted amount once again surpassed $200 million, reflecting the steady expansion of its asset base. On December 1, Phase III of the Gate GUSD Minting New User Limited-Time Rewards went live, offering new Staking users an APR of up to 100%. In addition, GUSD invested in financial products other than Simple Earn (such as Launchpool and Launchpad) continues to earn the corresponding product yields during the investment period, while also qualifying for GUSD minting rewards and event incentives, allowing users to enjoy multiple layers of returns by simply holding GUSD.

### With 248 Leveraged Tokens Available, Gate Stands as One of the Exchanges with the Most Extensive Product Lineup

Trading volume of leveraged tokens topped $5.1 billion in December, up 1.85% from the previous month. Currently, Gate offers 248 leveraged tokens, ranking among industry leaders and making it one of the exchanges with the most diverse leveraged token offerings. Thanks to its built-in leverage mechanism, no-margin requirement, and zero liquidation risk, the product structure significantly lowers the entry threshold, allowing leveraged tokens to remain highly active even in range-bound markets and continue to attract strong user adoption.

### Gate Officially Launches "Smart Leverage", Upgrading Its Structured Derivatives Lineup

In December, Gate officially launched its new structured derivative, Smart Leverage. Thanks to a waiver of the forced liquidation mechanism during the subscription period, the product helps users avoid unexpected losses caused by short-term extreme volatility or "wick risk," allowing them to focus more on trend assessment and strategy execution. The first batch of available assets includes BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA. At the same time, Gate rolled out a limited-time Smart Leverage Experience Campaign. During the event, the first 1,000 users to subscribe to Smart Leverage for the first time will automatically receive a +100% APR bonus—no registration required. Looking ahead, Gate will continue enhancing its structured products lineup, offering more flexible and diversified trading options for users with different risk preferences.

### New Users of Quant Fund Enjoy an Additional 5% Yield, with the Highest APR Reaching 19.36%

In December, Gate's Quant Fund products delivered stable returns in a range-bound market. Among them, the Hedging Investment–USDT ranked first among all Quant Fund products with an APR of 11% and a Sharpe ratio of 4.3, showcasing outstanding excess returns and risk-adjusted performance. All funds maintained a historical maximum drawdown below 0.5%, demonstrating their ability to generate stable returns even under strict downside risk management. Meanwhile, the Hedge Smart Strategies–USDT achieved a Calmar ratio of 1,160, highlighting its strong downside resilience and capital protection capability.

Moreover, Gate officially launched the second phase of its limited-time bonus interest program for new Quant Fund users. All subscribable Quant Fund products offer an additional 5% yield, with the highest APR reaching 22.1%. These products focus on low-risk, market-neutral arbitrage strategies and are managed by a top-tier asset management team, balancing stability and return potential. Starting in December, Gate optimized the redemption fee structure and performance fee calculation for its Quant Fund products to encourage long-term investment, mitigate the impact of short-term market fluctuations, and enhance investors' long-term holding experience and returns. Investors holding positions for more than 30 days now enjoy a 0% redemption fee, further maximizing the value of long-term investments.

### Gate Pay Officially Launches Institutional Accounts, Offering Flexible Support Across Multiple Use Cases

In December, Gate Pay officially launched its Institutional Accounts feature, providing merchants and institutional users with a one-stop, multi-tier account management solution based on virtual accounts (VA). This solution significantly reduces system setup and operational costs. Authorized institutions can onboard downstream clients into Gate Pay and centrally manage multiple isolated subaccounts under a main account, flexibly covering different business lines and use cases. Subaccounts can independently process collections, payments, swaps, settlements, withdrawals, and refunds, meeting the core fund flow requirements of platform-based businesses. Gate Pay also supports automated fund operations between main accounts and subaccounts, as well as among subaccounts themselves. These capabilities include revenue allocation, commission deductions, fee collection, and fund aggregation, improving internal capital efficiency. Overall, the Institutional Accounts feature is designed to help institutions achieve clearer account governance and more efficient settlement management in complex business structures, while laying the foundation for future expansion and scalable growth.

Looking ahead, Gate Pay will continue to focus on merchants' practical needs and compliance requirements, strengthen institutional account capabilities, and expand additional account- and transaction-related features, supporting the long-term growth of scalable businesses.

## Security, Compliance, and Global Expansion

### Gate Group Enhances Compliance Operations and Expands Ecosystem Footprint with Malta as Its European Hub

Giovanni Cunti, CEO of Gate Technology Ltd., recently spoke with MaltaCEOs.mt, outlining Gate Group's strategic plans following its acquisition of a Maltese license. He emphasized that through close collaboration with the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and years of local engagement, Gate has not only strengthened the platform's compliance capabilities but also contributed to the development of Malta's broader crypto ecosystem. Gate Group established its presence in Malta in 2018 as part of a comprehensive assessment of emerging European crypto markets. According to Cunti, the team had compared multiple jurisdictions, considering factors such as the openness to the crypto business, regulatory maturity, government support, and ecosystem development. Malta stood out for being the first to implement crypto regulations and for positioning itself as a "Blockchain Island." By the end of 2018, Gate completed its registration in Malta, laying the institutional and procedural foundation for compliant crypto asset services. Looking ahead, Gate will maintain Malta as its European hub, further expanding its business footprint across the European market.

In terms of global compliance, Gate continues to expand its multi-regional business footprint. Gate Technology FZE obtained a full operational license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in April 2025 and officially launched the Gate Dubai platform in December 2025. In Australia, Gate Group’s entity Gate Information Pty Ltd completed registration with AUSTRAC and began operating the Gate Australia platform in October 2025. Previously, Gate Group also completed the acquisition of a licensed exchange in Japan. Gate will continue to advance sustainable global growth with a strong focus on compliance.

## Community Building and Brand Campaigns

### Gate Square Continues to Optimize Content Incentives and Distribution Mechanisms, Driving a High-Quality Creator Ecosystem

In December, Gate Square continues to upgrade its content and creator ecosystem. The focus is on optimizing content incentives and distribution mechanisms to encourage more high-quality, research-oriented, and opinion-driven content. The platform also implements phased adjustments to incentive mechanisms, such as content mining, with an emphasis on content quality and authentic user engagement. Additionally, Gate Square has been continuously refining the display and dissemination paths of content within community discussions and user decision-making. Overall, Gate Square is steadily evolving into a Web3 social community centered on user participation and interaction.

### Gate Hosts Student Visit Program, Sharing Crypto Market Insights and Web3 Career Guidance

On December 2, Gate hosted a student delegation of 25 participants from several well-known universities. The visit focuses on three core themes: market outlook, Gate's strategic roadmap, and career development in Web3. Gate's Founder and CEO, Dr. Han, along with Edwin Cheung, Global Head of Gate OTC, attended the event and engaged with students in face-to-face discussions, sharing industry insights and personal perspectives on career growth. The visit reflects Gate's continued commitment to education and talent development. By opening its workspace and providing students with hands-on exposure to the industry, Gate aims to inspire future innovation. At the same time, it reinforces industry-wide awareness of a compliance- and technology-driven approach to digital asset development.

### Gate Teams Up with F1 Oracle Red Bull Racing to Launch the Fourth Phase of Co-Branded NFT Campaign

On December 5, Gate, in collaboration with F1 Oracle Red Bull Racing, launched the fourth phase of the "IN THE MOMENT" NFT Campaign. Serving as the final chapter of the full series, it marks the perfect conclusion to the collaboration. Building on over 3.2 million minting across the first three phases, users who collect all six collectibles in this drop become eligible for the lucky draw, while those who collect the full set of 24 collectibles across all four phases gain a chance to win the grand prize.

### Gate Celebrates F1 Oracle Red Bull Racing's Abu Dhabi Triumph, with KOLs Enjoying an Exclusive Race-Day Experience

On December 7, as an official sponsor of the Oracle Red Bull Racing team, Gate hosted an exclusive VIP race-day experience at the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Guests enjoyed premium hospitality in a private suite while witnessing Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen secure a commanding victory, capturing a championship moment that crowned an unforgettable highlight of the season. The event continues Gate's series of high-profile F1 engagements across multiple premier races throughout the season, bringing together global guests to witness the pinnacle of ultimate speed and championship moments. At the same time, the event serves as a platform for Gate to further deepen the connection between Web3 and world-class sports culture. It also highlights the platform's expanding global presence and its ongoing commitment to community engagement.

### Gate x F1 Oracle Red Bull Racing Launches Boxie Animated Sticker Pack, Oversubscribed by Nearly 11x

In December, Gate once again collaborated with F1 Oracle Red Bull Racing to launch the Boxie animated sticker pack series. Designed for instant messaging, the series combines motorsport culture elements with Web3 digital content, emphasizing character-driven expression and community interaction. The sale was fully subscribed within five minutes, and within ten minutes, the subscription amount had already exceeded three times the target. The final registered subscription reached $304,594, representing an overall oversubscription of approximately 11x. It not only demonstrates the market's strong recognition of the Gate x F1 Oracle Red Bull co-branded digital content, but also further validates user demand and potential for integrating brand IP with digital expression in Web3 scenarios.

## Authoritative Honors and Industry Strength

### Accelerating Global Expansion and Web3 Strategy, Gate Honored as 2025 Crypto Industry Icon

On December 11, at the 2025 Entrepreneur Middle East Leadership Awards held in Dubai, Gate was recognized as the "Crypto Industry Icon" of the year. This prestigious honor, presented by Entrepreneur Middle East, a business media outlet with over a decade of history, recognizes outstanding leaders who have demonstrated exceptional influence, industry impact, and contributions to the ecosystem in the global crypto and Web3 field.

As a top-tier platform with over twelve years of dedicated industry experience, Gate has made significant strides in global expansion, product ecosystem development, and the Web3 technology landscape. Being recognized as a "Crypto Industry Icon" is a testament to Gate's overall strength, innovation, and industry influence. This further highlights Gate's long-term value in raising industry standards, advancing infrastructure, and fostering a robust ecosystem.

### Gate Tops BeInCrypto's 2025 Best Crypto Exchanges for Spot Trading, Earning the Title of "Best for High-Liquidity Spot Markets"

According to BeInCrypto's exchange rankings, Gate has claimed the top spot in the Best Crypto Exchanges for Spot Trading Bitcoin & Altcoins in 2025 and was recognized as the "Best for high-liquidity spot markets." The report highlights Gate's outstanding performance in spot trading liquidity depth, asset coverage, and infrastructure stability. These strengths not only continue to attract users worldwide to trade on Gate but also reinforce its leading position among the top global exchanges. Moreover, it reflects Gate's long-term commitment to deepening market liquidity, enhancing asset selection mechanisms, and building high-performance trading infrastructure. It also aligns with Gate's "All in Web3" core strategy, aimed at creating a diversified, globally scalable trading and asset circulation ecosystem.

### Gate Wins Multiple Awards at BeInCrypto 2025, Further Validating Its Comprehensive Industry Strength via Authoritative Recognition

On December 10th, at the BeInCrypto 100 Awards virtual ceremony hosted by BeInCrypto, Gate took home two honors: Best Centralized Exchange and Best Brand of the Year. Meanwhile, its affiliated venture capital arm, Gate Ventures, was named Best VC of the Year. This achievement solidifies Gate's position as one of the industry's standout platforms in terms of innovation and service optimization this year.

The winning of multiple awards reflects Gate's sustained leadership in brand building, comprehensive platform capabilities, and investment layout. Over the past year, the platform has made significant strides in user growth, technical infrastructure development, and Web3 ecosystem expansion. These efforts have enabled Gate to consolidate its leading stance amid evolving industry dynamics and demonstrate strong momentum for long-term, steady development.

## Education, Research, and Media Influence

### Gate Accelerates Its Research and Education Modules in December, Achieving Phase Breakthroughs in Content Development

In December 2025, Gate made remarkable progress in building its research and education modules: Gate Research maintained a high-frequency, systematic output of research content, establishing a robust research framework covering core sectors such as macroeconomic trends, BTC & ETH, Solana, AI, ZK technology, and prediction markets; Gate Learn surpassed 2,300 pieces of content in a single month, continuously refining a user learning path spanning from beginner-level to advanced courses. The synergistic advancement of these two modules has not only significantly enhanced the platform's capabilities in market interpretation and user education, but also further cemented Gate's position as a knowledge and research infrastructure provider in the industry.

### Gate Learn Surpasses 2,300 Content in December, Elevating Its Content Scale and Knowledge Coverage to New Heights

In December 2025, Gate Learn rolled out over 2,300 content, covering multiple levels including beginner-friendly popular science, concept explanations, project introductions, sector dissections, and trend analyses. It has thus refined a complete content system that supports users from initial learning to in-depth research. The high-frequency updates not only cover core domains such as BTC, ETH, Solana, AI, ZK technology, DeFi, and Web3 applications, but also keep pace with market hotspots and emerging narratives, significantly boosting the timeliness and breadth of the platform's content.

This milestone marks that Gate Learn has entered a mature operational phase in large-scale content production, systematic knowledge building, and user education infrastructure. It further strengthens its role as a comprehensive learning and knowledge hub in the crypto industry.

### Gate Research Delivers High-intensity, Multi-sector Coverage in December, with Ongoing Progress in Research System Development

In December 2025, Gate Research maintained a high-frequency, systematic content output rhythm, focusing on the crypto market's macro environment, price trends of BTC and ETH, key ecosystems like Solana and Ripple, as well as trending themes including AI, ZK technology, prediction markets, and stablecoin payments. It has formed a multi-tiered research framework centered on daily reports, VIP exclusive reports, and in-depth thematic studies.

In terms of overall structure, the institute further strengthened the continuity and in-depth tracking capabilities of its thematic research in December. Multiple key sectors and core assets have been covered in phase-based series studies, serving both short-term trading decisions and medium-to-long-term trend forecasting. Through stable output frequency and expanding research coverage, Gate Research Institute is gradually building a content system that balances information density, research depth, and practical value, providing more meaningful decision support for platform users.

### Media Interviews: Gate Engages with Global Mainstream Financial and Industry Media to Further Strengthen Platform Influence

In December, Gate continued to receive significant attention from global mainstream financial news outlets and professional crypto media. Centering on topics such as Bitcoin price trends, industry development cycles, regulatory compliance trends, Web3 infrastructure construction, and global layout, Dr. Han, Founder and CEO of Gate, systematically shared his professional insights on the development of the crypto industry. He made guest appearances on CNBC's live TV programs, was interviewed by authoritative media, including the South China Morning Post and BeInCrypto, and conducted in-depth dialogues with Wu Blockchain. These efforts have enabled Gate to continuously participate in the construction of the global crypto narrative system, further enhancing its industry influence and voice on the international market.

### Dr. Han was Invited to a CNBC Live Interview to Analyze Market Trends and Industry Dynamics

On December 2nd, Dr. Han, Founder and CEO of Gate, was invited to a live TV interview program on CNBC, a leading financial media outlet, where he provided in-depth analysis of Bitcoin's recent volatility and the overall market correction. As a guest on the show, Dr. Han focused on the changing macro environment of Bitcoin and elaborated on the multiple factors currently influencing digital asset prices. He further emphasized that Gate will continue to prioritize compliance and promote the construction of a safe, transparent, and sustainable digital asset ecosystem. Dr. Han's appearance on CNBC not only reflects the continuous improvement of Gate's industry influence but also demonstrates its long-term commitment to transparent communication and compliance development.

### SCMP Interviews Dr. Han, Founder and CEO of Gate: Behind the 30% Annual User Growth – Gate's Long-Termism and Global Layout

In December, Dr. Han, Founder and CEO of Gate, was interviewed by the South China Morning Post, where he elaborated on Gate's overall long-term development strategy. Amid the rapid expansion of the global digital asset industry, Gate has maintained an annual user growth rate of approximately 30%. It will continue to explore new opportunities for global business development under the principles of compliant operation and platform security. To this end, Gate closely monitors virtual asset regulatory trends and actively pursues compliance licenses. Multiple affiliated entities of Gate have obtained or completed relevant regulatory registrations, license applications, authorizations, or approvals in jurisdictions including Malta, the Bahamas, Japan, Australia, and Dubai.

### Dr. Han, Founder of Gate, Spoke on The Wu Blockchain Podcast to Analyze Industry Cycle Logic and Trading Model Evolution

Dr. Han, Founder of Gate, was a guest on the Wu Blockchain Podcast, where he systematically shared his judgments and insights on topics including market cycles, regulatory compliance, industry layoffs, and listing pathways.

Dr. Han stated that although the current crypto market experiences periodic fluctuations, it has been deeply integrated into the global macroeconomic cycle, making it unlikely to repeat the severe bear markets triggered by single events in the early days. Liquidity conditions and overall economic expectations remain the core variables affecting market trends. On the technical front, he believes that AI is still in the early stages of expansion, with real-world applications continuously being rolled out, it cannot be simply labeled as a "bubble". Web3 user behavior is clearly shifting to on-chain, and privacy technology and zero-knowledge proof are expected to become important infrastructure in the future.

Dr. Han pointed out that the rise of Perp DEX stems from improved on-chain performance, reduced costs, and mature incentive mechanisms. The integration of centralized platforms and on-chain models will become a long-term trend, while the stablecoin sector shows obvious economies of scale. In addition, Dr. Han explicitly expressed his intention for Gate to go public for the first time, stating that Gate's years of efforts in advancing compliance and license layout worldwide are precisely preparations for "long-term regularization and the possibility of listing".

### Dr. Han, Founder and CEO of Gate, Interviewed by Beincrypto to Provide an In-Depth Analysis of the 2025 Crypto Market New Cycle

In an interview with BeInCrypto, Dr. Han, Founder and CEO of Gate, stated that 2025 is a critical year of transformation for the crypto industry, characterized by trends such as tightening regulatory environments, influx of institutional capital, and the rise of on-chain trading platforms. These key factors are profoundly reshaping the market landscape. Dr. Han noted that the retail investor power that drove previous bull markets has gradually shifted to professional traders and institutional investors. In response, Gate has specially launched CrossEx, a cross-exchange trading and clearing platform that enables unified execution and collateral management across multiple platforms. Over the past year, the perpetual contract trading activity of professional users has increased, while retail trading has shifted more to on-chain. Gate has adapted to this trend by building Web3 tools such as Gate Layer, Gate Perp DEX, and Gate Fun.

### Media Reviews: Gate Leads in Derivatives Market Share Growth, With Its Web3 Ecosystem Layout Gaining Recognition from Mainstream Media

In reviews released by multiple authoritative media outlets in December, Gate's 2025 market performance and strategic layout have been widely recognized. A CoinDesk report shows that Gate continues to lead the derivatives market, with its market share increasing by 9.32% to 11%, making it the exchange with the highest growth rate over the year. U.Today reported that Gate's monthly spot trading volume exceeded $160 billion, and the number of active wallets on Gate Layer quickly surpassed 100 million after its launch. The platform has successively rolled out on-chain products such as Gate Perp DEX, Gate Fun, and Meme Go. Combined with Gate Launchpool, Gate Alpha, Gate Vault, and Gate Pay, Gate is transforming from a traditional trading platform to an integrated Web3 infrastructure ecosystem. CoinGecko's year-end review concluded that Gate is undergoing a systemic upgrade from one of the world's top three exchanges to a comprehensive Web3 platform, continuously expanding the boundaries of Web3 applications. A series of media reviews indicate that Gate is steadily transforming from a trading platform to a comprehensive Web3 ecosystem platform, winning widespread recognition from the industry.

### CoinDesk: Dual Growth in Derivatives and Spot Market Share, Gate Demonstrates More Resilient Global Growth Momentum

According to data in a report released by CoinDesk in December, Gate has maintained its leading position in the derivatives market since the beginning of the year, with its market share increasing by 9.32% to 11%, making it the exchange with the highest growth rate over the year. In the spot market, Gate's market share steadliy ranks among the top three, demonstrating robust market competitiveness. Alongside its strong trading performance, CoinDesk also recognized Gate's recent important progress in product innovation and global compliance: Gate Web3 Launchpad, a fully on-chain, smart contract-driven decentralized issuance platform, is committed to providing a safer, more transparent, and fair token issuance environment for users and project parties; Gate Australia has become a digital currency trading service provider registered with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) by Gate Information Pty Ltd, the Australian entity of Gate Group. The simultaneous improvement of multiple core indicators, coupled with Web3 innovation and compliance progress, indicates that Gate is developing more resilient growth momentum in the global market.

### U.Today: Monthly Spot Trading Volume Exceeds $160 Billion, Gate Layer's Active Wallets Surpass 100 Million Shortly After Launch

In December, U.Today reported on the important milestones achieved by Gate in 2025: the platform's monthly spot trading volume exceeded $160 billion, and its contract business was rated AA-level while its spot business received an A-level rating in the CoinDesk Exchange Benchmark Report. Amid growing trading volume, Gate accelerated its ecosystem construction in 2025. It launched Gate Layer, a Layer 2 network built on OP Stack, and the number of active wallets on the network quickly exceeded 100 million shortly after its launch. The platform has successively rolled out on-chain products such as Gate Perp DEX, Gate Fun, and Meme Go, continuously expanding its Web3 product matrix.

As a one-stop crypto ecosystem platform, Gate also achieved outstanding results in token issuance and user participation in 2025. Its integrated token ecosystem includes Gate Alpha, Launchpool, Launchpad, HODLer Airdrop, and CandyDrop. Through the synergistic mechanism of token discovery, early distribution, and staking incentives, it has facilitated the listing of hundreds of tokens, accumulated a staking volume of tens of billions of US dollars, and attracted millions of users to participate. In addition, combined with its security product Gate Vault and payment solution Gate Pay, Gate is gradually transforming from a traditional centralized trading platform to a more integrated, comprehensive Web3 service system.

### CoinGecko Year-End Review: Gate's Systemic Upgrade from One of the World's Top Three Exchanges to a Comprehensive Web3 Platform

According to the latest year-end review titled "Gate 2025: From Global Top-3 Exchange to All-In Web3 Vision" released by CoinGecko, in 2025 Gate continued to advance its "All in Web3" strategy, accelerating its transformation from a traditional crypto asset exchange into a vertically integrated Web3 ecosystem. The platform adopted a dual-track development approach, simultaneously expanding both centralized and non-custodial trading models. It launched the Gate Layer L2 network built on OP Stack, introduced the decentralized perpetual futures platform Gate Perp DEX, and further extended its Web3 application boundaries through products such as Gate Vault, Gate Travel, and Gate Fun. Additionally, Gate maintains a reserve ratio above 120%, making it the first major trading platform to publicly commit to 100% reserves. The platform also saw notable promotional reach through its collaboration with the Oracle Red Bull Racing in F1, with co-branded NFT mints exceeding 32 million. Overall, Gate is steadily evolving from an exchange into a comprehensive Web3 platform and infrastructure provider.

## Charity and Social Responsibility

### Gate Charity Provides Essential Support to Families Affected by Floods in Vietnam's Đắk Lắk Province

On December 17, Gate Charity completed a relief operation in Đắk Lắk Province, Vietnam, providing basic living support to families affected by recent floods and storms. The region had faced prolonged heavy rainfall since November, resulting in widespread and severe flooding. Gate Charity distributed essential supplies, including rice and instant noodles, to affected households, with local community representatives assisting in the distribution to prioritize the most severely impacted families. Following the relief efforts, Gate Charity continues to monitor conditions on the ground and remains in contact with local communities to evaluate the need for further assistance.

### Community Outreach in Benin: Gate Charity Spreads Holiday Cheer to Local Children

On December 20, Gate Charity successfully held a Christmas toy distribution and community care event in Cotonou, Benin, bringing festive warmth and joy to children and families in underserved local communities. Organized in partnership with JCI Abomey Calavi Sica, the event drew around 200 children and their family members, creating a shared space of care, companionship, and giving during the holiday season. The smooth execution of this Christmas initiative has further strengthened Gate Charity's trust and presence within the community, underscoring its long-term commitment to working with local partners to foster social goodwill.

### Gate Charity Hosts Light Up Green Futures Gala, Exploring Blockchain's Role in Sustainability

Gate Charity hosted the "Light Up Green Futures Charity Gala", bringing together partners and industry guests for an evening centered on philanthropic dialogue. Through shared insights and interactive exchange, the event explored how businesses can maintain long-term commitments to environmental stewardship and social responsibility as part of their sustainable growth.

During the gala, Gate Charity presented a systematic review of its past initiatives across environmental, educational, and community support areas, reaffirming Gate's long-term commitment to sustainable development. The event also highlighted Gate's ongoing brand evolution, its sponsorship partnership with the Oracle Red Bull Racing in F1, and key aspects of the platform's future strategic roadmap, emphasizing how philanthropic values are woven into its broader growth vision.

Furthermore, the event included public recognition and donation initiatives to encourage attendees to tangibly support related projects. Gate expressed its hope that through such gatherings, it can establish a communication and collaboration platform to engage broader social forces, translating the commitment to sustainable development from belief into sustained, scalable long-term action.

## Conclusion

In December 2025, amid a complex and volatile market environment, Gate sustained steady progress across trading volume, product iteration, on-chain ecosystem growth, and brand development, demonstrating the operational resilience and execution strength characteristic of an established platform. By continuously reinforcing its core trading business, deepening its Web3 ecosystem footprint, and advancing compliance governance alongside long-term brand building, Gate is methodically solidifying its role as an integrated Web3 infrastructure provider. Looking forward, as its product portfolio and ecosystem synergies continue to mature, Gate is poised to further strengthen its global competitiveness and long-term foundation in the digital asset landscape.

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