Gate September 2025 Transparency Report: From User Growth to Ecosystem Breakthrough, Accelerating the All In Web3 Strategy

Overview

In September 2025, Gate once again demonstrated strong growth momentum and comprehensive strategic execution. Both spot and future markets achieved simultaneous breakthroughs, while ecosystem development and brand influence advanced across multiple dimensions, continuously consolidating its position as a leading global trading platform. As of September, Gate’s global registered users exceeded 41 million, with total trading volume up over 600% year-on-year. According to the latest CoinDesk data, Gate’s spot market share has increased 2.87% since the beginning of the year, with monthly trading volume rising 20.1% month-on-month to $117 billion, bringing market share to 5.47%. Its derivatives market share also rose to 11.3%, maintaining its position as the world’s second-largest platform.

On the ecosystem front, Gate accelerated its “All in Web3” strategy: the high-performance Layer 2 network Gate Layer, the decentralized perpetual contract exchange Gate Perp DEX, and the on-chain token launch platform Gate Fun were launched consecutively, forming a complete ecosystem loop from infrastructure to applications. Core products such as Launchpool, HODLer Airdrop, and Launchpad reached new highs in engagement, with staking volume and user participation rising simultaneously.

In terms of branding and community building, initiatives like the global VIP events, Gate Charity, and “The Power of Now” series have not only expanded international influence but also strengthened deep interactions and trust among users and partners. On the education and research side, Gate Academy and the Gate Research Institute continue to provide high-quality content and in-depth reports, offering participants systematic insights and trend analysis.

Additionally, the RWA yield-bearing stablecoin GUSD, launched just two weeks ago, has shown strong growth, with impressive minting activity. Its dual features of “stable yield + flexible application” are setting a new trend in yield-bearing stablecoins. Overall, through trading breakthroughs, product innovation, and ecosystem synergy, Gate has achieved a qualitative leap, demonstrating its long-term competitiveness and innovative drive as a leading global Web3 platform.

Gate Highlights

Gate Achieves Record High Global Market Share in Spot and Futures

In September, Gate delivered another impressive performance, demonstrating strong growth in both spot and futures markets, further consolidating its leading position in the global crypto trading landscape. According to CoinDesk’s latest monthly report, Gate’s spot market share has increased a cumulative 2.87% since the beginning of the year, the highest growth among major global exchanges. Monthly spot trading volume surged 20.1% to $117 billion, setting a new annual high, with market share rising 1.35% month-on-month to a record 5.47%. Futures trading also performed strongly, with market share increasing 1.11% in September to 11.3%, ranking second globally.

The simultaneous growth in spot and futures markets underscores the continued implementation of Gate’s “All in Web3” strategy, reflecting comprehensive breakthroughs in product layout, liquidity support, and global influence. On a total volume basis, September’s trading activity rose over 600% year-on-year, with spot volume up nearly 200% and futures volume surging more than 1,000%, demonstrating robust momentum.

The pace of new listings also accelerated, with the number of newly listed tokens in September increasing over 200% year-on-year, meeting growing user demand for emerging assets and enhancing market depth and trading activity.

Regarding user scale, Gate’s global registered users have now surpassed 41 million, highlighting its expanding international brand influence. With an increasingly rich product ecosystem and steady global market expansion, Gate is accelerating the construction of a long-term growth moat, fully consolidating its strategic leadership in the global crypto industry.

Ecosystem & Compliance

Comprehensive development accelerates Web3 ecosystem integration

Gate’s ecosystem construction advanced rapidly in September, achieving multiple breakthroughs in infrastructure, product innovation, and user incentives. The core product Gate Layer officially launched, strengthening network performance and security while driving the deployment of on-chain applications such as Gate Perp DEX and Gate Fun, expanding Web3 use cases. Meanwhile, key products including Launchpool, HODLer Airdrop, and Launchpad continued to optimize their mechanisms, driving synchronized growth in user participation and total assets. Gate’s wealth management and financial products also progressed steadily, creating stronger ecosystem synergy.

Gate Layer Officially Launched — High-Performance Layer 2 Network

On September 25, Gate launched its self-developed high-performance Layer 2 network, Gate Layer, built on the industry-standard OP Stack and fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). The network leverages GateChain as its settlement layer for enhanced security and integrates a GT staking mechanism to reinforce network stability.

Guided by its low-threshold, high-efficiency, and low-cost design, Gate Layer aims to provide seamless on-chain services for users and developers while maintaining strong performance-security balance through staking-based validation. This marks another major upgrade for Gate’s infrastructure and ecosystem, delivering users a more efficient and affordable Web3 experience.

Gate Perp DEX Officially Live — High-Speed, Transparent, and Secure Trading

On September 29, Gate officially launched Gate Perp DEX, a decentralized perpetual contract exchange built on Gate Layer to provide a fast, secure, and transparent trading experience. Gate Perp DEX integrates a high-performance matching engine, supports multi-chain interoperability across Solana, Ethereum, BSC, and Base, and enables cross-chain communication via LayerZero.

Offering 447 markets, various margin modes, and optimized order book spreads, it delivers an experience comparable to professional CEX platforms. Security is ensured through on-chain ledgers, smart contract custody, and automated Vault rebalancing. Gate also introduced referral rewards and a testnet incentive of up to 500 GT per user. As a core milestone of Gate’s “All in Web3” strategy, Perp DEX is set to drive the decentralized contract market toward greater professionalism and structure.

Gate Fun — One-Stop Platform for Zero-Code Token Issuance and On-Chain Trading

On September 30, Gate launched Gate Fun, a new on-chain token launch platform built on Gate Layer, designed for Meme token creation. Offering a “zero-code + full-scenario trading” experience, users can issue tokens within one minute using minimal gas fees, with integrated fundraising and trading features.

Gate Fun introduces automatic graduation, creator incentive programs, and transparent on-chain management throughout the token lifecycle. Through collaboration with Gate Alpha, Gate Web3, Meme Go, and Swap, the platform links internal and external liquidity and offers a 6,000 GT testnet reward campaign. Gate emphasizes that Gate Fun is not just a technical innovation but a key step in fostering the Web3 creator economy and expanding decentralized cultural adoption.

Gate Launches Private Wealth Management Service for High-Net-Worth Clients

In September, Gate introduced a private wealth management service tailored for high-net-worth clients, focusing on customization, security, and compliance. The service covers cross-border wealth management, institutional-grade custody, and diversified investment strategies. Key highlights include top-tier compliance and risk control, customized investment portfolios across mainstream and emerging crypto assets, and one-on-one advisory from private consultants and quantitative experts.

By leveraging global resources and years of compliance expertise, Gate delivers a forward-looking wealth management solution designed to achieve long-term asset growth. Moving forward, Gate will continue to deepen its services for high-end clients and explore innovative financial solutions to drive sustained wealth appreciation.

Launchpool: Monthly Airdrops Exceed $3.3 Million, Staked Amount Doubles

Launchpool introduced 21 new projects in September, distributing a total of over $3.3 million in airdrop rewards with an impressive annualized yield of 1,037.37%. The total staked amount reached $2.9 billion, marking a 167% month-on-month increase. This surge underscores users’ strong confidence in both the platform’s high-yield opportunities and its rigorous project selection mechanism.

HODLer Airdrop: Participation Surges Past 250,000 Users

The HODLer Airdrop launched 19 new projects, distributing $400,000 in total rewards with peak annualized yields reaching 422.5%. The campaign attracted over 250,000 participants, with nearly 75 million GT captured in snapshots, equivalent to about $1.3 billion at current market value. Both participation and asset volume have doubled since August, reflecting strong community endorsement of the program’s mechanics.

CandyDrop Sets New Records in September, Total Prize Pool Exceeds $4.6 Million

In September, CandyDrop continued its airdrop momentum by launching 21 premium projects, attracting over 580,000 participants and reaching a total prize pool value of $4.62 million. Among them, the AVNT campaign stood out with a prize pool exceeding $2.4 million, becoming the month’s biggest highlight. Meanwhile, the SOMI campaign offered the highest individual reward of 700 SOMI (worth approximately $370), further igniting user enthusiasm. CandyDrop achieved comprehensive growth in project count, participant engagement, and prize pool value throughout September. The platform’s influence continued to expand, with a notable surge in user activity and community participation.

Launchpad: Oversubscription Rate Soars to 23,847%

Launchpad featured one new project in September, drawing nearly 10,000 participants. While the target subscription amount was 1.05 million GUSD, actual subscriptions exceeded 250 million GUSD, achieving an oversubscription rate of 23,847%, several times higher than the previous month and the highest level this year. The result demonstrates robust investor enthusiasm and confidence in Gate’s curated project selection.

Gate Earn: Simple Earn Record-High TVL and Optimized Asset Structure

Simple Earn launched 30 new projects, attracting an average of 380,000 daily participants. On September 16, Earn’s TVL reached $3.14 billion, setting a new all-time high and showcasing the platform’s strong user retention and product appeal. Staking added three new tokens, bringing total funds to over $2.08 billion. Major asset inflows grew across the board, with BTC balances reaching 2,677 BTC, ETH holdings peaking at 167,000 ETH, and GUSD surpassing $300 million. This reflects a healthy combination of stable capital structure and active user participation. Gate Earn continues to lead the platform’s yield ecosystem through robust product offerings, active user engagement, and sustained capital stability.

Community Building and Brand Activities

Gate Hosts F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix VIP Event, Celebrating Verstappen’s Victory with Oracle Red Bull Racing

From September 19 to 21, Gate hosted an exclusive VIP viewing event during the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, inviting international KOLs to experience the thrill of live racing. Guests enjoyed a premium suite experience provided by Gate and witnessed Oracle Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen claim victory. The event showcased Gate’s strong partnership with world-class sports organizations and reinforced its global brand influence and professional image. By hosting such immersive experiences, Gate deepened engagement with users and partners while further expressing its vibrant and innovative brand spirit.

Gate Group Successfully Launches “The Power of Now” Series in Dubai, Exploring the Convergence of Crypto, AI, Art, and Innovation

On September 16, Gate Group successfully hosted the first session of its new series, “The Power of Now,” in Dubai. The event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, artists, and industry experts to discuss the intersection of digital assets, artificial intelligence, art, and personal growth. The agenda revolved around four key themes: the transformative role of AI in trading, real estate, and investment strategies; the fusion of art and blockchain; the challenges faced by content creators in community building; and entrepreneurial journeys in the UAE market. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and live art performances, the event embodied Gate Group’s long-term commitment to building a secure, inclusive, and forward-looking Web3 ecosystem. The Dubai edition marked an important step in Gate Group’s continued expansion within the global crypto and innovation community.

Gate Hosts "Moonlight Gathering · Gate VIP Dinner", Strengthening User Engagement and Business Collaboration

On September 21, Gate held the "Moonlight Gathering · Gate VIP Dinner" event, welcoming dozens of distinguished guests. The celebration served both as an early Mid-Autumn Festival gathering and as a bridge for deeper connections between the platform, core users, and industry partners. As an exclusive event for VIP users, Gate prepared custom Mid-Autumn gift boxes and Oracle Red Bull Racing LEGO race car souvenirs, symbolizing unity and collaboration while expressing gratitude to its valued guests.

Gate Charity Supports Cam Ly Children’s Home in Vietnam for the New School Year

From September 13 to 14, Gate Charity visited the Cam Ly Children’s Home in Vietnam, donating school supplies to 65 children—including 14 middle school and 51 primary school students—to help them prepare for the 2024–2025 academic year, which began on September 5. The donation aimed to ease families’ financial burdens and encourage children to approach learning with confidence and positivity. Upholding its belief in “discovering needs and delivering care,” Gate Charity remains dedicated to empowering global communities through education, health, and sustainable development initiatives.

Gate Learn, Gate Research, and Media Influence

Gate Learn: Upgrading the Content Ecosystem, In-Depth Analysis of Key Blockchain Sectors

Gate Learn continues to deepen its education and research ecosystem. In September, it published hundreds of high-quality pieces covering core sectors such as stablecoins, DeFi, public blockchains, macroeconomics, AI, NFTs, and airdrops, closely following market dynamics and industry trends. The content provides comprehensive tracking and multi-dimensional analysis of hot sectors. Formats include new courses, original in-depth articles, and curated SEO content, continuously expanding knowledge coverage and building a systematic content dissemination matrix.

Among the original articles, “The Current State and Future Outlook of Ethereum Layer2: A Sober Reflection Behind the Prosperity” reviews the development of the Layer2 ecosystem, outlines technical characteristics and market patterns of various scaling solutions, and preliminarily explores future evolution paths, offering readers rational references and multi-perspective insights. Overall, Gate Academy focuses on key themes such as stablecoins, the Ethereum ecosystem, and AI applications, promoting knowledge democratization and research accessibility while providing users with deep insights and systematic understanding across the crypto cycle.

Gate Research: Expanding the Research Matrix, Anchoring Structural Opportunities and Market Flows

In September, Gate Research released multiple in-depth reports, continuing to focus on on-chain data, macro trends, and quantitative strategies, systematically uncovering the mechanisms of the crypto market and potential structural inflection points.

For on-chain research, “Ethereum Institutional Bets Reach New High, Emerging Chains Attract Capital Rapidly” highlights capital dynamics within and outside the Ethereum ecosystem, revealing trends in fund flows. In macro analysis, “The New Era of Stablecoins” outlines the stablecoin ecosystem from regulatory compliance, technological innovation, and global adoption perspectives.

In market analysis, “BTC Continues Upward, CONSCIOUS Leads With 900% Surge on Volume” examines momentum shifts in small- and mid-cap tokens; “August Crypto Market Review” summarizes price movements and volatility patterns of major tokens; and “August 2025 Web3 Fundraising Overview” reveals market differentiation and structural shifts in capital flows.

In strategy research, “BTC and ETH Consolidate at Highs, While ADA Bollinger Strategy Holds Steady Gains” continues high-frequency quantitative studies, validating the robustness of Bollinger strategies in volatile markets. On the ecosystem side, “TVL Exceeds $87 Billion” re-evaluates the growth cycle and development stages of Layer1 and Layer2 projects from a capital accumulation perspective.

Overall, Gate Research’s September multi-dimensional research framework continues to provide investors with penetrating market analysis, helping them grasp core trends and capture structural opportunities.

Media: No.1 in Global Spot Growth, GUSD Leads a New Trend, Attracting Worldwide Media Attention

CoinDesk Report: Gate Leads Global Spot Growth, Second in Derivatives Market Expansion

CoinDesk’s latest evaluation report shows that since the beginning of the year, Gate’s spot market share has increased the most among major global exchanges, rising a cumulative 2.87%. In September, Gate’s spot trading volume surged 20.1% to $117 billion, reaching a new annual high, with spot market share rising 1.35% month-on-month to a record 5.47%. Gate also performed strongly in the derivatives market, with futures market share increasing 1.11% in September to 11.3%, second only to Coinbase International, demonstrating robust market expansion and innovation. CoinDesk notes that the simultaneous growth in both spot and futures markets reflects the ongoing effectiveness of Gate’s All in Web3 strategy, further consolidating its leading position in the global crypto trading landscape.

CoinGecko Report: Gate GUSD Minting Exceeds $120 Million, RWA Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Sets New Trend

CoinGecko’s latest report highlights that Gate’s RWA yield-bearing stablecoin GUSD became a market focus in September. Within two weeks of launch, its minting volume surpassed $120 million, reflecting strong market recognition. Backed by real-world assets such as U.S. Treasury bonds, GUSD not only offers stability but also appreciation over time, allowing users to redeem both principal and accrued yields at once. Unlike traditional stablecoins used primarily for payments, GUSD combines stable yield + flexible utility, providing users with approximately 4.4% annualized returns and integration across Gate’s spot market, Launchpool, Earn, and other ecosystem products.

Conclusion

In summary, in September, Gate fully executed its “All in Web3” strategy, achieving leapfrog growth through infrastructure innovation, breakthroughs in trading operations, and synergistic development of its ecosystem product matrix. In core trading, spot market share reached a historical high, while futures trading maintained its position as the second-largest globally. Simultaneously, in infrastructure and ecosystem development, the launch of Gate Layer, Gate Perp DEX, and Gate Fun, along with the optimization of products such as Launchpool, HODLer Airdrop, and Launchpad, enriched the platform ecosystem and boosted user engagement. Additionally, steady growth in private wealth management, Gate Earn highlights the platform’s competitiveness among high-net-worth and yield-focused user segments.

Branding and community initiatives continued to deepen, with multi-dimensional events such as the F1 VIP activities, Dubai’s “The Power of Now” series, and VIP dinners further strengthening Gate’s international brand influence. Looking ahead, Gate will continue to leverage technological innovation, product iteration, and ecosystem synergy as core drivers, deepening its global presence, building a long-term growth moat, and leading the crypto finance ecosystem toward a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable future.

About Gate

Gate, founded in 2013 by Dr. Han, is one of the world's earliest cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform serves over 41 million users with 3,600+ digital assets and pioneered the industry's first 100% proof-of-reserves. Beyond core trading services, Gate's ecosystem includes Gate Wallet, Gate Ventures, and other innovative solutions. For more information, please visit: Website | X | Telegram | LinkedIn| Instagram | YouTube

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