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After Kraken and Bybit, Gate.io has rolled out its new xStocks Trading Section, opening direct crypto access to tokenized U.S. stocks. Gate.io has partnered with xStocks to bring real-world asset tokenization to life. Additionally, the Alpha xStocks facility of the exchange supports six top pairs, offering even more access. With USDT as the base currency, the platform eliminates fiat onboarding headaches.
According to the official announcement, this integration allows users to buy, sell, and trade shares of companies like Apple, Tesla, and Google with USDT on the exchange. Besides spot trading, the platform also supports perpetual futures with up to 10x leverage. xStocks is a blockchain-native equity investment solution created by Backed Finance, a leading provider of compliant real-world asset tokenization. Every token on xStocks is backed by actual stocks. This means that users are trading tokens that are directly linked to real shares.
As a result, this feature promotes transparency and allows for full ownership and transfers across various blockchains. This gives xStocks an edge over traditional stock markets, particularly for global users who may not have access to U.S. exchanges. The users might trade, any time of the day or night. Gate keeps a check on safety by real-time manipulation of leverage, price step, and margin rules. This leads to the platform moving in line with markets and assists users in defending against any unexpected fluctuations.
In May 2025, Gate surpassed 30 million users while also seeing a surge in activity within both the spot and futures markets. The platform’s ecosystem is really taking off, with Gate Earn now managing a $2 billion spread across 1,000 different assets. The exchange was awarded the title of “Best Crypto Exchange 2025,” which has certainly boosted its reputation.
