Gate Update: From SpaceX Pre-IPO To AI Trading Research — Gate’s Multi-Front Expansion In Full Swing
In Brief
Gate expands into AI trading, SpaceX Pre-IPO, record SOL staking, and multi-asset CFDs — plus new campaigns, EU staking launch, and top-4 derivatives ranking.
Cryptocurrency exchange Gate is making a strong case for its vision of a next-generation multi-asset financial platform — and this week’s developments show that ambition in action. The exchange has climbed to 4th place among global derivatives platforms with a 9.86% market share, launched a landmark SpaceX Pre-IPO product that drew over $353 million in subscriptions within 24 hours, and published new AI research showing a multi-agent LLM trading framework outperforming Bitcoin’s buy-and-hold return by nearly 30 percentage points.
These three stories together paint a picture of a platform pushing hard on multiple fronts at once: institutional-grade trading infrastructure, real-world asset tokenization, and cutting-edge AI research. But that’s far from the whole picture — here’s a full look at the latest developments across Gate.
Platform Performance and Strategy
According to a CoinDesk exchange report, Gate recorded $39.3 billion in spot trading volume and $350 billion in futures trading volume in April, landing 4th globally in combined turnover. Open interest across centralized exchanges rose 16.9% to $105 billion — its highest level since February — and Gate captured a 9.45% share of that figure. Beyond raw numbers, the report highlighted two strategic bets: Gate became the first CEX to integrate Polymarket, giving users direct access to prediction markets via USDT from their exchange accounts, and the platform has built a structured AI ecosystem — Gate.AI, Gate for AI Agent, GateRouter, and GateClaw — aimed at positioning Gate as a gateway for AI-driven on-chain interaction.
That multi-asset strategy is taking concrete shape through the platform’s Unified Account system, which lets users trade CFDs, perpetual contracts, spot tokens, Pre-IPOs, and crypto assets through a single USDT wallet. As of May 2026, Gate lists more than 440 CFD products spanning forex, metals, global equity indices, and commodities, with partnerships with Ondo Finance and xStocks expanding its tokenized stock and RWA footprint to more than 75 assets.
SpaceX Pre-IPO and SPCX Futures
The SpaceX Pre-IPO product SPCX — Gate’s first Pre-IPO offering — attracted over $353 million in subscriptions within 24 hours of launch. Following a 1-for-5 share split (subscription price adjusted from $590 to $118 per share), Gate completed system maintenance and resumed pre-market trading on May 22. Within 24 hours of the split, the highest pre-market spot price reached $189.90, a gain of over 60%. Gate has also launched perpetual futures for SPCX with 1–10x leverage, making it possible to trade both the underlying asset and its derivative on the same platform.
AI Research: Multi-Agent LLM Trading
Gate Research published a backtesting study of a multi-agent LLM framework for BTC trading, built on the TradingAgents architecture and integrating technical, news, sentiment, and macro/on-chain analysis agents. Over the test period using BTC/USDT 1-hour data, the strategy returned +20.25% compared to a buy-and-hold return of -7.89%, while capping maximum drawdown at -17.41% versus -27.06% for passive holding. The researchers note the framework needs validation over longer timeframes and broader market conditions before drawing firm conclusions, but the early results underscore Gate’s push into AI-driven trading tools.
Commodities, Metals, and Equities Volatility
Global macro volatility is driving activity across Gate’s traditional asset futures. Gold (XAU) swung between $4,495 and $4,561 in a single day, generating $171 million in 24-hour futures volume and $136 million in open interest. Silver (XAG) was similarly active, with $190 million in futures volume and $108 million open interest — both figures ranking among the top in the industry. On the oil side, Brent Crude touched a 24-hour high of $105.20 and WTI reached $102.50, with BZ and CL futures recording $7.75 million and $22.46 million in daily volume respectively. In equities, Futu Holdings (FUTU) CFD futures fell more than 34.9% intraday as U.S. tech and China concept stock volatility intensified.
On-Chain Activity: HYPE Outflows from Gate Hot Wallet
On-chain monitoring data flagged notable movement over the past two days, with a cumulative 372,610 HYPE transferred out of Gate’s hot wallet, valued at approximately $20.49 million at current prices. The activity has drawn attention from on-chain analysts tracking exchange wallet flows as an indicator of user withdrawal trends and market sentiment.
SOL Staking Hits Record High
Gate’s SOL Staking product crossed 580,400 SOL staked, a new record, with a reference APR of up to 8.50%. Stakers receive equivalent GTSOL assets and benefit from instant redemption. Other current reference APRs on the platform include ETH at 4.14%, USDT at 4.96%, and BTC at 2.67%, with GUSD new-user rates reaching up to 100%. Separately, Gate Simple Earn is running a limited-time XAUT bonus bringing total APR to 15.1%.
Rewards, Campaigns, and New Services
Several active campaigns are worth noting this week. The Gate Card dual rewards campaign offers 5 USDT to both referrer and referee upon a friend’s first purchase, with inviters able to earn up to 100 USDT total plus milestone bonuses of up to 60 USDT. New Gate Card users completing a 20 USDT purchase receive 2 GT, with a second 2 GT available after a 200 USDT transaction. The Zero-Cost Copy Trading Phase 2 campaign (running to June 10) offers 20 USDT in trial funds to new registrants from a 60,000 USDT pool, alongside volume leaderboard and participation-day reward tracks. Gate Alpha’s Hot Token Trading Competition Phase 39 launched May 22 with a $50,000 prize pool tied to trading $HYPE and other designated tokens.
On the European front, Gate Europe officially launched its Staking service with a limited-time rewards campaign running through June 6, offering cash vouchers, fee rebates, and token airdrops. The Malta-based entity holds MiCA CASP authorization and a limited PI licence from the MFSA.
Bitcoin Pizza Day Livestream
In a nod to crypto culture, Gate is hosting a special Bitcoin Pizza Day livestream on May 22 at 12:00 UTC. The event features guests sharing BTC bull and bear market stories, with interactive giveaways throughout — including GT, trading vouchers, and VIP5 rewards for lucky viewers participating in the live chat.
Solana Prediction Market
Finally, Gate’s Prediction Market data shows the highest implied probability for Solana in May is a drop below $80, currently sitting at roughly 30%, with odds of reaching $100 and above remaining in low single digits. Gate remains the first and only CEX integrated with Polymarket, with users able to participate directly via USDT from within the Gate App.
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Alisa, a dedicated journalist at the MPost, specializes in crypto, AI, investments, and the expansive realm of Web3. With a keen eye for emerging trends and technologies, she delivers comprehensive coverage to inform and engage readers in the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance.
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