Gate Further Expands TradFi Feature, Broadens CFD Trading for Traditional Financial Assets

Gate, a leading global digital asset trading platform, has broadened access to traditional financial assets through contracts for difference (CFD). The new feature, available on the Gate App, allows users to trade in gold, foreign exchange, stock indices, commodities, and popular equities. This marks Gate's expansion beyond digital assets into traditional finance price-based products.

The platform uses USDx, an internal accounting unit, for margin and account display. USDx is pegged 1:1 to USDT but operates separately from fiat or crypto. Users who transfer USDT to their TradFi account see balances in USDx, with no need for conversion or additional fees.

Gate TradFi contracts differ from crypto perpetual futures in key ways. They follow conventions of traditional markets, including fixed trading sessions and market closures. Leverage is fixed, and positions can be hedged based on size.

Why Did This Happen?

Gate's expansion into TradFi reflects a broader trend of crypto platforms adopting traditional market rules. This move allows traders to access multiple asset classes within a single platform. Gate aims to simplify cross-platform operations and meet growing demand for multi-asset trading.

The company has also launched a TradFi campaign. Eligible users can receive up to 110 USDT in trial rewards and unlock additional incentives of up to 3,000 USDT by completing qualifying trades. This initiative supports new users in exploring TradFi products.

How Do Users Benefit from Gate TradFi?

Gate TradFi supports leverage of up to 500x for foreign exchange and indices. Equity CFDs offer leverage of up to 5x, with fees as low as $0.018 per trade. This provides a transparent cost structure for users.

The platform's risk management system includes a cross-margin model and margin-ratio-based liquidation. When an account's margin ratio drops to 50% or below, the system initiates forced liquidation. This aligns with mainstream CFD market rules.