Gate Reports $74 Billion February Trading Volume and Malta PSD2 License

Gate’s February 2026 transparency report highlights robust growth in spot and derivatives markets, with regulatory progress in Malta through its PSD2 payment institution license enhancing its global financial footprint.

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Summary

Gate’s February 2026 transparency report details $74 billion in spot trading volume, up 11% from the previous month, and an 11% share in derivatives trading. The exchange ranks third globally in spot and fourth in derivatives. Its TradFi platform surpassed $70 billion in cumulative trading, with daily peaks exceeding $10 billion. Gate’s Malta unit secured a PSD2 payment institution license, reinforcing regulatory compliance and expanding its financial services.

Terms & Concepts
  • Derivatives Market: A trading sector where financial instruments derive value from an underlying asset such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.
  • PSD2 License: A European authorization under the Payment Services Directive 2 allowing firms to provide secure payment services and open banking access.
  • TradFi: Short for traditional finance, referring to legacy financial institutions and systems separate from decentralized finance (DeFi).