Gate Says Q1 2026 Spot Trading Volume Ranked Among Global Top Three

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.

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Summary

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.

Terms & Concepts
  • Perp DEX: A decentralized exchange for perpetual futures, which are crypto derivative contracts that do not have an expiry date.
  • Spot trading: The direct purchase or sale of cryptocurrencies for immediate settlement, rather than through contracts tied to future prices.
  • PSD2: The European Union’s second Payment Services Directive, a regulatory framework governing payment services and providers.