Gate Launches Stock Derivatives Zone: 9 US Stock Perpetual Contracts
According to an official announcement, cryptocurrency exchange Gate will launch its stock derivatives zone on July 1, 2026 at 14:00 UTC+8, with an initial batch of perpetual contracts covering 9 underlying assets: PDD (Pinduoduo), STRC (MicroStrategy Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock), TSEM (Tower Semiconductor), AAL (American Airlines), AMKR (Amkor Technology), ASX (ASE Technology Holding), MVLL (2x Long MV Daily ETF), FLEX (Flex), and APD (Air Products & Chemicals). All contracts are settled in USDT and support leverage from 1x to 20x.
Product Features and Trading Mechanism
The new stock derivatives zone allows users to trade US equity-linked derivatives directly via crypto assets without needing a traditional brokerage account. Using USDT as margin simplifies hedging and capital management. The 1–20x leverage range accommodates different risk appetites, from conservative to aggressive. The initial selection spans technology, semiconductors, airlines, and manufacturing sectors, reflecting Gate's strategic push into global equity markets.
Market Implications and Industry Trends
Major crypto exchanges have been expanding into stock or commodity derivatives in recent years, seeking to bridge liquidity between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Gate's stock derivatives zone enriches its product lineup and provides users with a novel asset allocation tool. Notably, MicroStrategy—a company heavily invested in Bitcoin—has its preferred stock STRC listed, creating a more direct price linkage between Bitcoin-linked equities and crypto derivatives, potentially attracting arbitrageurs.