Gate Update: Gold Tops $4,500, Gate Enters Global Top 2 In Metals Futures As TradFi Push Accelerates
This week, Gate landed in the global top two for both gold and silver futures open interest as precious metals staged a dramatic rally — gold surging past $4,500 and silver breaking above $76. On top of that, Gate CEO Dr. Han turned heads with a bold forecast: RWA trading volume could grow 100x within the next two to five years, potentially eclipsing crypto trading volume itself. Big market moments and bigger predictions — but that’s just the headline. Here’s a full look at everything that happened across the platform this week.
Metals Rally Puts Gate in Global Top 2 for Gold and Silver Futures
The precious metals rally drove strong activity across Gate’s derivatives platforms. According to CoinGlass data, Gate recorded $213 million in 24-hour gold (XAU) futures trading volume with $138 million in open interest, and roughly $194 million in silver (XAG) futures trading volume with around $118 million in open interest — both figures placing Gate in the global top two. Gold (XAUUSDT) surged past $4,500 to trade at $4,556.71, up approximately 1.57% in 24 hours, while silver (XAGUSDT) climbed to $76.36 with a 24-hour gain of 2.97%.
Gate Ranks Third Globally in Total Open Interest and Perpetual Futures
The metals performance sits within a broader picture of Gate’s derivatives strength. According to DefiLlama data, Gate recorded $11.073 billion in 24-hour total open interest, placing it third globally behind only Binance and Bybit. The CoinGecko 2026 State of Crypto Perpetuals Report reinforced this, showing Gate holds an 11.8% share of total open interest among top centralized perpetual futures exchanges as of April 2026 — also third worldwide — and has added 505 new perpetual contracts since 2025, ranking among the top three in listing activity industry-wide.
ETH Futures Open Interest Rises 2.07% to $31.649 Billion
Total Ethereum futures open interest across the network increased 2.07% over 24 hours to reach $31.649 billion, with Binance accounting for $6.722 billion and Gate holding $4.126 billion. Total Ethereum futures trading volume across the network reached $36.060 billion in the same period, with Binance recording $6.571 billion, OKX $5.936 billion, and Gate $3.982 billion.
NVIDIA and TESLA Futures: Gate Ranks First in Industry Trading Volume
U.S. tech stocks continued their strong momentum, with AI and new energy sectors driving rising derivatives activity. According to CoinGlass data, NVIDIA (NVDA) is currently trading at $221.91 with 24-hour futures trading volume of $5.14 million, while TESLA (TSLA) trades at $403.74 with $4.07 million in 24-hour volume. Gate ranked first in the industry for both instruments, reflecting sustained market interest in U.S. stock futures on the platform.
Dr. Han: RWA Trading Volume Could Grow 100x in the Next 2–5 Years
In a live interview with Cointelegraph, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han identified Real-World Assets and Prediction Markets as the two most promising sectors ahead, stating that RWA trading volume could increase by 100 times over the next two to five years, potentially surpassing crypto trading volume itself. He argued that as on-chain infrastructure matures, more traditional assets will migrate onto blockchain networks, shifting the industry’s growth logic from speculative trading toward real-world value transfer. Gate’s own moves reflect this thesis: the platform launched digital Pre-IPO subscriptions with its first project, SpaceX (SPCX), which attracted nearly $395 million in subscriptions, and remains the first CEX to integrate Polymarket, consistently ranking in the platform’s top three partner channels.
Dr. Han on the CLARITY Act: A Potential Catalyst for Institutional Participation
In the same interview series, Dr. Han expressed optimism about the U.S. CLARITY Act, arguing that if enacted, it could reduce industry uncertainty, provide clearer guidance for project launches and market operations, and encourage more innovation to return to the U.S. market. For exchanges, he noted, clearer rules could unlock broader opportunities across staking, stablecoins, and innovative assets. Gate’s compliance footprint continues to expand: Gate EU holds MiCA and PI licenses from Malta’s MFSA, Gate Dubai operates under a VASP license from VARA, Gate AU is registered with AUSTRAC, and Gate US now holds 35 state-level licenses across 46 U.S. jurisdictions.
Gate Europe CEO Delivers Keynote at VI3NNA Congress 2026
Dr. Giovanni Cunti, Gate Europe CEO, attended the VI3NNA Congress 2026 in Vienna on May 19–20, delivering a keynote titled “The Role of Exchanges and Stablecoins.” He explored the accelerating adoption of stablecoins, evolving industry trends, and how blockchain-based financial infrastructure is gradually reshaping market dynamics traditionally dominated by traditional finance. Cunti also participated in roundtable discussions with policymakers, financial institutions, and investors focused on digital asset regulation and real-world market adoption.
Gate Strengthens Institutional Infrastructure With SuperLink Architecture
As global regulatory frameworks move toward greater clarity and institutional participation accelerates, Gate has been reinforcing its infrastructure for professional investors. Powered by its SuperLink architecture and advanced cross-venue capital allocation capabilities, Gate delivers high-performance matching and deep liquidity for institutional clients. The platform offers a one-stop custody solution covering crypto assets, CFD products, perpetual futures, and spot tokens, alongside a comprehensive derivatives ecosystem spanning equities, metals, indices, forex, and commodities.
ETH Staking Hits Record High for Three Consecutive Days at 179,300 ETH
Gate’s ETH Staking product reached a new all-time high for three consecutive days, with total staked volume now standing at 179,300 ETH and a reference APR of 4.20%. Users receive equivalent GTETH assets and benefit from instant redemption. Other staking APRs currently available include SOL at 8.50%, USDT at 5.04%, BTC at 2.67%, and GUSD at 2.80%.
Gate Options Volume Up 22%, Active Users Surge 44%
Gate Options reported a two-week high in daily trading volume, up 22% week-over-week, with daily active users surging 44% over the same period. Recent upgrades include the addition of gold (XAUTUSDT) and crude oil (CLUSDT) options for cross-asset trading, reduced VIP fees with VIP10+ now enjoying 0% maker fees, a combo order tool for one-click multi-leg strategy construction, and a new three-tier educational curriculum for options traders.
Gate ETF Launches Six New Leveraged Token Products
Gate ETF added SNDK3L/3S, MU3L/3S, and INTC3L/3S leveraged token products, bringing the platform’s total to 344 leveraged token products and supporting 3x long and short trading for SNDK, MU, and INTC. A trading challenge running through May 30 offers a 50,000 USDT prize pool, with daily check-in rewards of 20–100 USDT for users meeting volume thresholds.
Zest Protocol (ZEST) Now Live Across Spot, Futures, and Earn Products
Gate launched a full suite of services for Zest Protocol (ZEST), including perpetual futures trading with up to 20x leverage, spot and margin trading, loan services, simple earn, bots trading, copy trading, and auto-invest.
WCTC S8 Concludes With $50 Billion in Cumulative Trading Volume
Gate’s WCTC S8 Global Trading Competition concluded with over 80,000 registered users, more than 9,500 participating teams, and cumulative trading volume exceeding $50 billion — new highs on both scale and participation. The competition featured Team Battles, Individual Competitions, and 1v1 King PK Matches. Upcoming events include the return of the Red Bull Trading Tour, the Futures Mall, and a major CFD trading competition.
Gate Perp DEX Launches Split Position Mode and Three-Channel Deposits
Gate Perp DEX introduced Split Position Mode, allowing users to simultaneously hold up to four independent positions within the same perpetual contract market, including cross long, cross short, isolated long, and isolated short. A new Three-Channel Deposit system was also launched, adding an Exclusive Deposit Address and Fiat Purchase option alongside the existing Connected Wallet channel.
Gate DEX BountyDrop Launches VAYLA Arena Airdrop
Gate DEX’s BountyDrop section launched the VAYLA Arena airdrop event, where 3,000 users who complete all tasks will share $15,000 VAYLA. Users can access the event via the Activity page in the Gate DEX App.
Meme Go Launches 21-Day Solana Auto-Copy Trading Challenge
Meme Go, Gate DEX’s high-performance meme token trading tool, launched a 21-day Solana Auto-copy Trading Check-in Challenge offering up to 740 USDT in cash rewards. Daily advanced check-in rewards reach up to 30 USDT, newcomers receive an extra 10 USDT on their first copy trade, and users who invite friends can earn up to 100 USDT in additional rewards.
On-Chain Alert: 142,000 HYPE Transferred From Gate Hot Wallet
On-chain monitoring data recorded a transfer of 141,999.999065 HYPE (approximately $7.96 million) from Gate’s hot wallet, drawing attention from on-chain analysts tracking large exchange movements.
PSG Leads UEFA Champions League Winner Market at 59%
According to Gate Prediction Market data, Paris Saint-Germain currently holds a 59% implied probability in the UEFA Champions League Winner market, ahead of Arsenal at 43%, as attention toward the final outcome continues to intensify.
Antonelli Leads Canadian Grand Prix Forecast at 34%
In the Canadian Grand Prix Driver Winner market on Gate Prediction Market, Kimi Antonelli leads with a 34% probability, followed by George Russell at 32%, Lando Norris at 14%, and both Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri at 9%.
Gate and Inter Milan Host Exclusive Reception in Milan
Gate marked its 13th anniversary with a “Gate x Inter XIII: Champion’s Circle” reception at Sublime Milano on May 21, welcoming nearly 100 guests for a trophy tour at Inter HQ, an anniversary celebration, autograph sessions, and a networking reception. Gate Europe CEO Giovanni Cunti delivered closing remarks outlining Gate’s commitment to deepening its European presence through high-profile sports partnerships.
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