Gate Transparency Report August 2025: Rapid Derivatives Growth, Solid Reserves and Product-Driven User Expansion

Gate’s August 2025 Transparency Report highlights strong performance across derivatives trading, user growth, and financial reserves. The exchange reported $12.02 billion in reserves covering 123.98% of user assets signaling robust financial health amid accelerating institutional and retail activity.

Financial Summary

Gate disclosed $12.02 billion in reserves with a coverage ratio of 123.98%, reflecting a broader industry shift toward transparency through public reserve reporting. This move aims to reinforce user confidence by demonstrating the exchange’s ability to fully back customer assets.

Growth in Derivatives

Derivatives trading volume surged to $746 billion in August—a 98.9% monthly increase—lifting Gate’s market share to approximately 10.1%. This growth is attributed to new contract offerings, improved liquidity, and rising participation from professional traders.

Factors Behind the Increase

Key drivers include:

• New trading pairs and enhanced order execution

• Institutional capital inflows

• Advanced trading tools like Gate Alpha

• User initiatives such as the HODLer Airdrop and wallet upgrades

These efforts have simplified access to DeFi and derivatives markets while supporting on-chain engagement.

Compliance, Criticisms, and Operations

Gate emphasized compliance with VASP licensing and public reporting standards. The report also acknowledges user concerns around customer support delays and occasional account issues. Critics continue to call for third-party audits and stronger operational controls as the platform scales.