Gate.io reported that its traditional finance trading desk reached a volume of over $16.86 billion in September 2026, marking an increase from $12.58 billion in August. The platform currently lists 1,022 TradFi instruments, including commodities contracts, tokenized equities, and CFDs, which is four times more than its closest competitor.
Metals trading, specifically gold and silver, accounted for 54% of the platform's total TradFi activity. By September 23, the cumulative volume for metals reached $18.3 billion. Daily trading volumes in September frequently hit or surpassed $1.6 billion, with some peak weeks exceeding $20 billion in aggregate volume.
Gate.io holds approximately 10.7% of the global TradFi market share based on August data, ranking it as the third-largest platform worldwide. Between January and August 2026, the cumulative TradFi trading volume on the exchange totaled $135.5 billion.
The platform experienced a U-shaped recovery in 2026 after a decline in early summer. Beyond metals, significant volume was generated by equities in the technology and innovation sectors, particularly those related to semiconductors and SpaceX.
