Gate Reports 122% Reserve Ratio in Latest Proof-of-Reserves Update

According to Gate, its March 16, 2026 proof-of-reserves report showed reserves exceeding user holdings across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether’s USDT stablecoin.

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Summary

Gate said its latest proof-of-reserves report showed a total reserve ratio of 122% as of March 16, 2026, indicating assets held in reserve exceeded customer balances. The company reported 17,216 Bitcoin in user assets against 25,404 Bitcoin in reserves, while Ethereum reserves reached 439,611 ETH and Tether’s USDT stablecoin reserves totaled 1.477 billion. Proof of reserves (verification of held assets) is commonly used by crypto exchanges to demonstrate that customer deposits are backed by on-platform holdings.

Terms & Concepts
  • Proof of reserves: A verification method used by crypto platforms to show whether customer assets are backed by exchange-held reserves.
  • Reserve ratio: The percentage comparing assets held in reserve with customer assets, with more than 100% indicating reserves exceed user balances.
  • USDT: A U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Tether, widely used for trading and settlement in crypto markets.