# What Is Gate?

Established in 2013, Gate is one of the world's pioneering cryptocurrency exchanges, serving over 60 million users globally. It consistently ranks among the top 3 globally in both trading volume and liquidity. Gate is currently ranked second globally in 24-hour spot trading volume, supporting spot trading, futures trading, margin trading, and wealth management products for over 5,200 digital assets and 12,800+ stock assets. The platform offers comprehensive and diversified digital asset trading and blockchain application services. It employs zero-knowledge technology to ensure the 100% verifiability of user assets. As of June 22, 2026, the overall reserve coverage ratio is 115%, with total reserves reaching $8.182 billion, well above the industry safety benchmark of 100%.

Various Gate entities have obtained or completed regulatory registrations, licences, authorizations, or approvals across various jurisdictions, such as Malta, Italy, Gibraltar, Bahamas, and Hong Kong.

In 2024, Gate Group completed the acquisition of a Japan-licensed exchange, expanding its compliance footprint in Asia.

In April 2025, Gate Technology FZE ("Gate Dubai"), a part of Gate Group, obtained a full operational license from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai.

In October 2025, Gate Technology Ltd., a part of Gate Group, received a MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) to provide crypto asset exchange and custody services to its clients.

In November 2025, Gate Australia officially went live. Gate Australia, operated by Gate Information Pty Ltd., an Australian entity of Gate Group, is registered with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider.

In February 2026, Gate's Malta-based entity, Gate Technology Ltd, officially obtained a Payment Institution license under the EU's Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).

# Who Are the Gate Founders?

Dr. Han, a PhD in Optoelectronics, founded the exchange in 2013 and serves as its CEO.

# When Did Gate Launch?

Originally launched as Bter (or Bter.com) in 2013, the exchange was rebranded to Gate.io in late 2017. In 2025, Gate announced a major brand upgrade, introducing a brand new Chinese name "Damen" (大门, meaning "The Gate"), and adopting the new international domain Gate.com

# Where Is Gate Located?

Gate operates as a global cryptocurrency exchange with offices and teams across multiple regions.

# Gate Restricted Countries

Gate is expanding its global compliance network. Various Gate entities have obtained or completed regulatory registrations, licences, authorizations, or approvals across various jurisdictions, such as Malta, Italy, Gibraltar, Bahamas, and Hong Kong.

# How Much Are Gate Fees?

Gate's trading fees are based on a tiered VIP structure, ranging from VIP 0 to VIP 16, determined by the user's 30-day trading volume. Fees follow a maker-taker model.

# Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on Gate?

Yes, Gate supports margin trading with flexible leverage, catering to both beginner and advanced traders.