Gate Expands TradFi Capabilities by Launching a Diverse CFD Trading System for Traditional Financial Assets

Gate Expands TradFi Capabilities, Unlocks Diverse CFD Trading for Traditional Financial Assets

Gate, a global leader in crypto asset trading, has further expanded its TradFi (Traditional Finance) offerings, officially launching CFD (Contract for Difference) trading for traditional financial assets—including gold, forex, indices, commodities, and select popular stocks.

This feature is now integrated into the Gate App, marking the platform’s move beyond crypto assets into traditional financial price trading and strengthening its multi-asset trading product suite.

USDx Valuation System: 1:1 USDT Backing, No Conversion Required

Gate TradFi contracts use USDx as the margin and account display unit.

USDx is not a legal tender or cryptocurrency. It is an internal accounting unit on the Gate platform for TradFi asset bookkeeping and balance display, pegged 1:1 to USDT.

When users transfer USDT into their TradFi account, the system automatically displays the balance in USDx:

• Assets are 100% backed by USDT
• No manual conversion required
• No additional transaction or custody fees

This design streamlines operations while maintaining full transparency and consistency in fund structure.

Distinct Trading Mechanism: Aligned with Mainstream CFD Market Rules

Gate TradFi contracts feature trading mechanisms that differ significantly from crypto perpetual contracts, closely following traditional financial market logic:

• Fixed trading sessions and scheduled market closures
• Contract leverage is set at fixed multiples and cannot be manually adjusted
• Cross-margin model enables hedging of long and short positions within the same trading pair by lot size
• Profit and loss are calculated based on counterparty price
• Overnight fees apply during market closures

These rules are consistent with mainstream CFD markets, helping users form clear trading expectations.

Leverage and Fee Structure: Covers Major Asset Classes, Transparent Cost Model

Gate TradFi contracts offer leverage and fee structures across multiple traditional financial asset classes:

• Forex, indices, and other major assets: up to 500x leverage
• Stock CFDs: up to 5x leverage

Gate TradFi delivers a clear cost advantage, with single trade fees as low as $0.018, providing users with a transparent and controllable cost structure suitable for varying trading frequencies and strategies.

MT5 Integration: Synchronized Data and Robust Risk Controls

Gate TradFi leverages the MT5 (MetaTrader 5) system for trading services:

• Account data and trading records are synchronized between the Gate App and MT5 client
• Supports advanced TradFi trading interfaces and toolsets

For risk management, the platform employs a margin ratio-based forced liquidation mechanism:

• When the account margin ratio drops to 50% or below
• The system triggers forced liquidation
• Positions are closed progressively according to established rules to manage overall risk exposure

This risk control logic aligns with mainstream CFD market standards.

TradFi Experience Event: Lowering the Barrier to Entry

To help users experience TradFi contract trading, Gate has launched a TradFi experience event:

• Register to receive up to $110 in experience rewards
• Complete designated trades
• Unlock up to $3,000 in stage-based incentives

These incentives are designed to support users’ first TradFi trading experience and lower the entry threshold.

Gate TradFi’s Role in the Multi-Asset Trading Trend

The expansion of TradFi capabilities further extends Gate’s trading ecosystem into traditional financial asset price trading, giving users more options for multi-asset price analysis, risk hedging, and trading decisions all within a single platform.

This product model helps reduce the complexity of cross-platform operations and signals that crypto trading platforms are increasingly aligning their product structures and risk management with established financial market standards.

As the boundaries between crypto and traditional financial markets continue to blur, demand for multi-asset and cross-market trading is expected to rise. Gate TradFi’s ongoing upgrades may mark a significant step in developing integrated trading infrastructure, providing the industry with a new example of merging different asset classes within a compliant framework.