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Gate October 2025 Transparency Report: Steady Growth and Ecosystem Prosperity Drive the Long-Term Value in the Crypto World

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## Overview

In October 2025, Gate maintained its strong growth momentum from Q3 and fully implemented its “All in Web3” strategy, achieving significant breakthroughs across multiple dimensions including core trading operations, ecosystem product matrix, global compliance layout, and brand influence. During the month, both the spot and derivatives markets achieved record performance. According to a CoinDesk report, Gate ranked first globally in spot market share growth and second in derivatives market growth. Meanwhile, the platform’s global registered user base surpassed 44 million, further solidifying its leading position in the global crypto trading landscape.

In terms of ecosystem development, Gate accelerated the construction of a full-stack Web3 ecosystem powered by its high-performance Layer 2 network, Gate Layer. Gate Perp DEX’s cumulative trading volume exceeded $1.5 billion, while innovative products such as Gate Fun and Meme Go delivered outstanding results. Incentive programs like Launchpool and HODLer Airdrop continued to attract hundreds of thousands of participants. Meanwhile, Gate Earn and Quant Fund services continued their steady expansion, and the successful launch of the Private Wealth Management business underscored Gate’s growing competitiveness in serving high-net-worth clients.

In terms of asset security and compliance, Gate continues to advance the GT deflation process, with over 60% of the total supply now permanently burned. The platform maintains a reserve ratio of 124%, covering nearly 500 user assets. In addition, Gate Technology Ltd—a Malta-based subsidiary of Gate Group—has obtained a MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), marking a major milestone in Gate Group’s global compliance strategy. On the branding front, Gate has strengthened its global presence through high-end cross-industry events such as the Gate x Red Bull reception, VVIP dinner, and the “Gate to FUTURUM” party in Dubai. Gate Research and Gate Learn have further reinforced the company’s position as an industry thought leader through frequent and professional research publications and educational content.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of Gate’s October performance, covering operational data, ecosystem developments, security and compliance progress, and brand-building achievements. It highlights how the platform is leveraging technological innovation and ecosystem synergy to help drive crypto finance toward a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable new phase.

## Platform Highlights

### Gate’s Spot and Derivatives Markets Maintain Strong Growth Momentum as the Web3 Strategy Accelerates Across the Board

In October, Gate continued to show robust growth momentum, with both its spot and derivatives markets maintaining high levels of trading activity and liquidity depth, consistently outperforming industry peers. Both business lines sustained strong growth trajectories, with market share steadily rising—reflecting Gate’s long-term strength in core trading systems, risk control mechanisms, and optimized global user structure. Simultaneously, user engagement and trading depth increased, driving total transaction volumes upward and extending the growth curve that has persisted since the beginning of the year.

Strategically, Gate remains steadfast in its “All in Web3” vision—strengthening its trading business, expanding into a comprehensive ecosystem, and accelerating its evolution into a full-fledged Web3 operating system. Q3 2025 marked a key inflection point for the platform, with both futures and spot trading volumes hitting all-time highs—further strengthening Gate’s competitive edge in the global market.

As of now, Gate’s global registered user base has surpassed 44 million, making it one of the world’s most user-inclusive and ecosystem-complete crypto trading platforms. With growing brand influence and deeper market penetration, Gate is shaping a global growth engine driven by innovation and anchored in compliance and security. While maintaining its upward trading volume trend, the platform continues to optimize matching efficiency, enhance system stability, and expand liquidity capacity, laying a solid foundation for future business expansion.

## Ecosystem Expansion and Regulatory Compliance

### Accelerating the Buildout of a Full-Stack Web3 Ecosystem Through Technological Innovation and Product Upgrades

Gate is driving the expansion and upgrade of its Web3 ecosystem through continuous technological innovation and product iteration. Powered by its self-developed, high-performance Layer 2 network Gate Layer, the platform is rapidly building a full-stack Web3 ecosystem that encompasses trading, token issuance, yield management, and creator incentives.

The results have been remarkable: Gate Perp DEX has surpassed $1.5 billion in cumulative trading volume, Gate Fun continues to gain strong global traction, and Meme Go debuted with impressive performance. Meanwhile, flagship products such as Launchpool, HODLer Airdrop, and CandyDrop have all seen significant growth in popularity. In addition, the steady advancement of Quant Fund and Private Wealth Management services is driving sustained increases in user engagement and overall ecosystem vitality across multiple dimensions.

#### Gate Perp DEX Launches Public Beta, Building a High-Speed and Secure Decentralized Perpetual Trading Platform

As a key milestone in Gate’s “All in Web3” strategy, Gate Perp DEX centers on superior liquidity and aims to provide global users with a fast, transparent, and secure decentralized derivatives trading experience. The platform supports multi-chain compatibility, including Solana, Ethereum, BSC, and Base, and utilizes LayerZero to achieve efficient cross-chain communication.

Gate Perp DEX has launched 447 markets, supporting both major and long-tail assets, along with multiple order types. BTC and ETH contracts offer up to 125x leverage. The platform also introduced a points and rebate incentive system to encourage active user participation in ecosystem building. From September 29 to October 22, 2025, Gate Perp DEX opened for public beta testing, featuring first-experience rewards, trading competitions, and feedback incentives. In October alone, the platform recorded a trading volume of $1.5 billion across 1.38 million trades, showcasing strong market activity and user engagement that lays a solid foundation for future growth.

#### Gate Layer Empowers the Web3 Ecosystem, Building a High-Performance Layer 2 Network

Since its global launch in September, Gate Layer, Gate’s high-performance Layer 2 network, has rapidly advanced in both technology and ecosystem development, positioning itself as an industry-leading scalable infrastructure. Built on the OP Stack architecture, with Gate Chain serving as the settlement layer for dual security protection, it is fully EVM-compatible, allowing seamless migration of Ethereum-based DApps.

Gate Layer delivers TPS over 5,700, 1-second block times, and ultra-low gas fees, offering users a near-instant on-chain experience. As the core infrastructure of Gate’s “All in Web3” strategy, Gate Layer underpins an ecosystem centered on Perp (decentralized perpetual trading), Gate Fun (no-code token launch platform), and Meme Go (cross-chain meme token hub)—creating a closed-loop of token issuance, trading, and value creation. GT serves as the sole gas token and is further strengthened through a “periodic burn + on-chain combustion” mechanism. Through technological innovation and ecosystem synergy, Gate Layer is rapidly shaping a high-efficiency, low-barrier, and sustainable Web3 infrastructure, delivering a smoother and more secure on-chain experience for users and developers worldwide.

#### Gate Fun Sees Strong Global Participation, Multiple Tokens Soar Over 50% in a Single Day

Gate’s new on-chain launch platform, Gate Fun, officially debuted on September 30. Built on Gate Layer, it enables no-code token creation and full-scenario trading, empowering anyone to participate easily in Web3 innovation.

Since launch, 26 tokens have successfully migrated to Gate Swap, with several achieving single-day gains exceeding 50%. Features such as “1-minute free token creation,” transparent on-chain funding, and creator rewards of 50 GT plus fee-sharing have accelerated the development of a content-driven, creator-centric open token ecosystem, making Gate Fun a key growth engine within the Gate Layer ecosystem.

#### Meme Go Performs Strongly in Its First Month After Launch

In October, Gate officially launched Meme Go, a real-time cross-chain Meme coin trading and monitoring platform. As an efficient tool for Meme trading and chain scanning, Meme Go supports multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, BSC, and Solana, utilizing millisecond-level full-chain scanning, a smart trading engine, and customized analytics to deliver zero-delay execution. The product achieved millions of dollars in trading volume within its first month, reflecting strong user recognition for its ability to swiftly capture token issuance and trading opportunities.

Launchpool Distributes Over $2.1 Million in Airdrops as User Engagement Remains Strong Gate Launchpool continued to optimize project selection and yield distribution, providing users with secure, high-return participation opportunities. In October, 10 new projects were launched, maintaining steady platform expansion and high transparency.

The total airdrop rewards distributed reached $2.1 million, with overall ecosystem activity rising significantly. The project MF led with an annualized yield of 1,361.83%, becoming the month’s top highlight. Launchpool attracted over 90,000 participants and surpassed $2.2 billion in total user staking, demonstrating the community’s ongoing confidence in quality projects and yield-generating assets.

#### HODLer Airdrop Peaks at 126.50% Annualized Yield, Driving Strong User Engagement

The Gate HODLer Airdrop introduced 9 new high-quality projects, continuing to provide long-term token holders with stable and sustainable rewards. A total of over $230,000 in airdrops was distributed, with project BOS delivering a peak annualized yield of 126.50%, becoming the most popular of the period.

The campaign attracted 82,000+ participants and more than $34 million in total staked assets, underscoring user trust in Gate’s transparent and reliable reward mechanisms. By consistently onboarding quality projects and refining its incentive model, HODLer Airdrop strengthens long-term user retention and reinforces Gate’s leading position in community engagement and loyalty programs.

#### CandyDrop Activity Hits New Highs in User Participation and Reward Scale

Gate’s CandyDrop campaign continued to energize the community in October, reflecting sustained growth in user incentives and ecosystem engagement. The platform launched 10 projects, attracting 263,133 participants and distributing a total reward pool of 83,391 USDT.

Among them, the ON campaign featured the largest reward pool of over 300,000 USDT, driving exceptional community enthusiasm, while the ZBT campaign recorded the highest individual prize, awarding 1,200 ZBT (≈200 USDT) to a single user. Gate plans to further diversify CandyDrop formats to encourage broader participation and foster a more vibrant and inclusive blockchain ecosystem.

#### Private Wealth Management Service Draws Strong Market Interest

In its first month, Gate Private Wealth Management saw substantial fund subscriptions and strong market reception. Tailored for ultra-high-net-worth clients, the service emphasizes customization, security, and compliance, offering personalized asset allocation and professional management comparable to top-tier private banks.

Clients receive dedicated support from both wealth advisory and quantitative teams, covering cross-border wealth management, institutional-grade custody, and diversified investment strategies. Each plan is designed around the client’s financial goals, investment preferences, and risk tolerance, ensuring long-term, steady asset growth.

#### Quant Fund Hit Record Highs in Assets Under Management and Inflows

In October, Gate’s Quant Fund achieved record-high daily average positions, up 21.3% month-over-month, signaling expanding demand among clients seeking stable returns amid market volatility. Subscription activity surged, with fund inflows rising 192.2% and net subscriptions increasing 87.1%, underscoring strong investor confidence in Gate’s quantitative products.

The USDT strategy delivered an average annualized return of 14.5% with a maximum drawdown of just 0.01%, reflecting steady performance and sound risk management.

#### Gate Earn’s Bonus Rewards Rise 51% Month-over-Month

In October, Gate Earn added 23 new projects, with total bonus rewards increasing 51% compared to September, attracting an average of 400,000 daily participants, up by 15,000 month-over-month. On-chain earning funds exceeded $2.12 billion, with BTC deposits peaking at 2,534 BTC, ETH at 161,600 ETH, and GUSD at $154 million. Gate Earn continues to strengthen its role as a core component of Gate’s yield ecosystem, with growing participation, capital scale, and reward distribution.

### GT Ecosystem: Over 60% of GT Tokens Burned, Deflationary Progress Advances Steadily

Gate continues to advance its GT deflationary mechanism in a steady and disciplined manner. On October 15, 2025, the platform completed the third-quarter burn of 2,100,414.287861 GT, valued at approximately $35.32 million, once again underscoring Gate’s long-term commitment to its tokenomics and deflationary policy. To date, the total amount of GT burned has reached 182,655,526 tokens, representing a reduction of about 60.88% from the initial 300 million supply, with an aggregate burn value of approximately $2.955 billion (based on burn-time prices).

Since the launch of the GateChain mainnet in 2019, GT has maintained a continuous deflationary model—periodically burning tokens to reduce supply and enhance scarcity and value support. In the second half of 2025, Gate has accelerated its ecosystem expansion under its “All in Web3” strategy, launching the high-performance Layer 2 network Gate Layer, the decentralized perpetual exchange Gate Perp DEX, and the on-chain launch platform Gate Fun, creating a full-stack ecosystem from infrastructure to applications. Through the dual drivers of deflation and ecosystem expansion, GT’s value system, use cases, and long-term growth potential continue to strengthen, injecting lasting momentum into Gate’s overall development.

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### Reserve Ratio Reaches 124%: Multi-Asset Coverage Demonstrates Strong Financial Stability and Transparency

Gate’s reserve structure remains robust, reflecting the platform’s solid financial strength and firm commitment to transparency. As of October 28, 2025, Gate’s overall reserve ratio reached 124%, covering nearly 500 user assets with a stable reserve composition. The total number of BTC held by users is 18,536.99, and Gate’s reserve amount is 24,833, with the excess reserve ratio increasing from 33.48% to 33.96%. The total number of ETH held by users is 332,801.81, and Gate’s reserve amount increased from 418,536.00 to 419,096, with the excess reserve ratio rising from 23.58% to 25.93%. The total amount of USDT held by users increased from 1,009,562,323.90 to 1,332,836,100.27, while Gate’s USDT reserve grew from 1,279,510,136.00 to 1,582,561,907.00, resulting in an excess reserve ratio of 18.74%.

Additionally, major assets such as GT, DOGE, and XRP showed reserve ratios significantly above the 100% benchmark—150.98%, 108.12%, and 116.66%, respectively—demonstrating Gate’s conservative and secure reserve management. The platform continues to uphold its public reserve verification and third-party audit commitments, utilizing zk-SNARK zero-knowledge proofs, Merkle tree structures, and user snapshot systems to ensure every asset is verifiable and fully transparent—further reinforcing user trust and asset safety.

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### Gate Technology Ltd Obtains MiCA License from MFSA, Expanding Compliance Footprint Across Europe

Gate Group’s Malta-based subsidiary, Gate Technology Ltd, has been granted a MiCA license by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and will provide regulated crypto trading and custody services under its supervision. This milestone marks a major advancement in Gate Group’s global compliance strategy.

To date, various Gate entities have secured or completed regulatory registrations, licenses, authorizations, or approvals across multiple jurisdictions, including Malta, the Bahamas, Japan, Australia, and Dubai.

With the approval of the Malta license, Gate Technology Ltd has begun the EU passporting process, accelerating its expansion within Europe and positioning itself among the region’s leading crypto enterprises. By establishing its European hub in Malta, Gate Group aims to leverage the nation’s transparent regulatory framework, innovation-driven environment, and strong growth potential to drive its long-term development in the European market.

## Community Building and Brand Events

### Gate Plaza launches “Creator Verification & Incentive Program” to reward and empower quality creators

In October, Gate Plaza introduced its new “Creator Verification & Incentive Program,” designed to encourage verified and high-quality content creators. Verified creators receive an exclusive badge, along with multiple incentives and exposure opportunities. During the campaign, new creators posting for the first time can claim welcome bonus and share a $1,500 token reward pool. Gate also supports creators through featured recommendations and monthly rankings to boost visibility and build a more dynamic and valuable crypto community.

### Gate sponsored the *Token of Love* Music Festival in Singapore, promoting the integration of Web3 with mainstream culture.

Following its successful Hong Kong edition, the Singapore event attracted thousands of attendees, over 100 partners, and top international artists and DJs — making it one of the most notable cross-industry events of late 2025. The lineup featured global K-pop superstar HyunA (of “Gangnam Style” fame), U.S. rapper SUECO, rock band CLICK#15, and China’s first DJ Mag Top 100 entrant KAKA, sparking major buzz across social media. By engaging with sports, art, and education, Gate continues to expand its brand presence, and this music festival further demonstrates its commitment to bridging youth culture and the digital economy.

### Gate x Red Bull Reception in Singapore gathers global crypto elites

Gate successfully hosted the *Gate x Red Bull* reception at Raffles Hotel Singapore during the F1 Singapore Grand Prix. The event brought together hundreds of partners, industry leaders, and investors to celebrate the intersection of blockchain innovation and global sports culture. Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote speech titled *“Time to Go All-in on Web3,”* sharing insights on decentralization, unified trading, and future infrastructure. Gate CBO Kevin Lee gave the opening remarks, featuring multiple panel discussions on frontier topics. Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda made a surprise appearance, energizing the crowd and highlighting the fusion of technology, business, and culture.

### Gate Global VVIP Dinner draws attention with the presence of Red Bull Racing CEO

During TOKEN2049, Gate hosted its exclusive Global VVIP Dinner at Raffles Hotel Singapore, with Oracle Red Bull Racing CEO Laurent Mekies in attendance. As one of TOKEN2049’s most high-profile events, the dinner provided a platform for executive dialogue and collaboration, underscoring Gate’s mission to bridge traditional finance, decentralized economies, and Web3 culture. Dr. Han delivered a keynote speech on the convergence of CeFi and DeFi and reaffirmed Gate’s long-term commitment to Web3. The presence of global business leaders, top institutions, and strategic partners — along with the participation of the Oracle Red Bull Racing CEO — underscored Gate’s growing influence in both the Web3 and global cultural spheres.

### Gate brings VIP guests to the F1 Singapore Grand Prix for an exclusive experience

The F1 Singapore Grand Prix kicked off on October 3, with Gate hosting VIP guests and global KOLs for an exclusive race-day experience. Attendees, including industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners, joined the Gate team to witness the world-class motorsport spectacle while networking and exploring collaboration opportunities. As a global leader in the crypto industry, Gate leveraged the F1 platform to showcase its international vision and strengthen connections with global partners, highlighting the significance of cross-sector collaboration and open innovation.

### Gate hosts “Gate to FUTURUM” blockchain event in Dubai, connecting the global Web3 community

On October 29, Gate held its *Gate to FUTURUM* private party in Dubai, bringing together blockchain entrepreneurs, investors, developers, and Web3 community leaders from around the world. The event became one of the most popular networking gatherings during the Blockchain Life 2025 Summit. Through initiatives like this, Gate continues to foster global blockchain dialogue and ecosystem collaboration. With over 44 million users worldwide, Gate is driving innovation through diversified ecosystem development and global engagement, accelerating the crypto industry’s transition toward a more open, trusted, and inclusive future.

## Education, Research, and Media Influence

### Gate Learn: Structured Content System Driving Educational and Research Growth

In October, Gate Learn continued to showcase its strong educational and research capabilities, publishing hundreds of high-quality articles that provided users with in-depth insights into the latest industry trends. Strategically aligned with market developments, Gate Learn explored key sectors such as Perp DEXs, wealth management, stablecoins, meme tokens, and AI, while also maintaining research coverage across DeFi, public blockchains, and macroeconomics. Notably, its original feature *“Comprehensive Review of 2025’s Hottest Perp DEXs: Who Will Be the Next Airdrop Goldmine?”* analyzed emerging derivatives platforms, ecosystem potential, and participation opportunities. Another in-depth piece, *“The New Cycle of Prediction Markets: Behind Polymarket’s Rise and Opportunities for Early Participants,”* examined Polymarket’s growth logic and early-stage investment potential.

Through systematic and professional content output, Gate Learn continues to deliver transparent and practical educational resources to a global audience, reinforcing its position as a thought leader in the Web3 sector.

### Gate Research: High-Frequency Reports Offering Deep Market Insights

Gate Research continues to expand its analytical coverage of the Web3 landscape, producing in-depth reports across financing, on-chain data, market trends, crypto wealth management, and quantitative trading strategies. Its *“September 2025 Web3 Funding Overview”* report showed a 7.3% increase in total funding, with seed-stage projects capturing the most investor interest. The *“September 2025 Web3 On-Chain Data Review”* highlighted DRIP activity’s impact on the Arbitrum ecosystem and the rise of the Plasma stablecoin network as a liquidity hub. Meanwhile, the *“September Cryptocurrency Market Review”* provided a comprehensive assessment of price performance, on-chain metrics, market events, funding updates, and security incidents—offering readers a holistic industry view.

Further research explored the long-term sustainability of Decentralized Asset Treasury (DAT) models, analyzing how token prices and treasury scales affect ecosystem stability. Gate’s *Crypto Private Wealth Management* report noted a structural transition from traditional “advisor + bank” systems toward open digital ecosystems, signaling growing institutional adoption. Market analyses indicated BTC’s stabilization at lower levels, strong momentum among mid- and small-cap tokens, and rising capital inflows into privacy and AI-related sectors. Quantitative biweekly reports suggested potential reversal opportunities in BTC and ETH amid consolidation phases. Overall, Gate Research’s consistent, high-quality output enhances market transparency and provides the community and investors with reliable data-driven decision support.

### CoinDesk: Gate Leads Global Spot Market Growth, Ranks Second in Derivatives Expansion

In October, CoinDesk released its latest monthly report, showing Gate achieving the largest global increase in spot market share among major exchanges, up 2.87% year-to-date. In September, Gate’s spot trading volume surged 20.1% to $117 billion, setting a yearly high and lifting its market share by 1.35 percentage points to a record 5.47%. Gate also delivered an outstanding performance in the derivatives sector. According to the report, Gate’s derivatives market share rose by 1.11% in September to 11.3%, marking the second-fastest growth globally, just behind Coinbase International. CoinDesk noted that Gate’s simultaneous growth in both spot and derivatives markets reflects the continued success of its “All in Web3” strategy and further cements its leadership in the global crypto trading ecosystem.

## Conclusion

Looking back on October 2025, Gate achieved significant progress across multiple dimensions — including trading performance, ecosystem expansion, global compliance, and content research. According to CoinDesk, Gate ranked first globally in spot market share growth and second in derivatives market growth, underscoring its leadership in the global crypto exchange landscape. The steady rise of its spot and derivatives businesses, along with ecosystem milestones from Gate Layer, Gate Perp DEX, Gate Fun, and Meme Go, reflects the platform’s continued strength in technological innovation and user experience. Meanwhile, incentive programs such as Launchpool, HODLer Airdrop, and CandyDrop have further energized community engagement and participation.

On the branding and global influence front, Gate has continued to expand its international presence — from its F1 partnerships to the “Gate to FUTURUM” blockchain event in Dubai — reinforcing its image as a global Web3 leader. In parallel, Gate Technology Ltd, a Malta-based subsidiary of Gate Group, obtained a MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), marking a major milestone in Gate’s steady progress toward full regulatory compliance worldwide.

Overall, driven by its “All in Web3” strategy, Gate is building a comprehensive global ecosystem that integrates trading, infrastructure, compliance, and education. With solid operations, ongoing innovation, and transparent governance, Gate remains committed to providing secure and efficient digital asset services — working together with the industry to build a more open, trustworthy, and sustainable Web3 future.

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