According to Gate’s Q1 2026 reports, the exchange said spot volume ranked among the global top three, Perp DEX volume exceeded $13 billion, reserves stood at 122%, and its Malta entity secured a PSD2 license.
Gate said in its first-quarter 2026 reports that its spot trading volume ranked among the top three globally, with CoinDesk and CryptoRank also citing steady top-three spot volume and an expanding share in derivatives trading. The company reported more than $13 billion in Perp DEX volume and over 10 million trades during the quarter, while ETF-style product volume rose from 6.7 billion USDT to more than 18 billion USDT. Gate also said options daily active traders increased 54.6%, institutional derivatives volume grew by more than 50%, and institutional users increased by more than 66%. In addition, the exchange reported a 122% overall reserves ratio, 147% BTC reserves covering nearly 500 user assets, said its Malta entity obtained an MFSA payment institution license under PSD2, and noted higher media exposure and a VIP event with the F1 Red Bull team during the Japanese Grand Prix.