Gate is in the midst of a landmark stretch. The exchange has topped global centralized exchange rankings for 24-hour net inflows, its native token GT rallied nearly 9% in a single day, and Founder and CEO Dr. Han has teased a major new product ahead of TOKEN2049, one of the crypto industry's largest annual conference gatherings. Meanwhile, Gate Voyage — the company's flagship industry event — opened its first day in Bali with strategic keynotes pointing toward a future in which Gate is no longer just a crypto exchange, but a full-spectrum financial platform.

Gate Leads Global CEXs in Net Inflows

Gate recorded $79.6 million in net inflows over a 24-hour window, ranking first among all global centralized exchanges according to DefiLlama data. The metric — calculated as the difference between assets deposited onto an exchange and those withdrawn over a given period — is widely used as a yardstick for how user funds are positioned across trading venues. The momentum extended into derivatives markets: Gate's 24-hour open interest exceeded $12.47 billion, placing it third industry-wide behind Binance at $35.06 billion and Bybit at $14.27 billion. Open interest, the total value of outstanding futures contracts, is a standard measure of activity in derivatives markets.

In BTC and ETH specifically, Gate ranked second globally in futures open interest — $5.25 billion in BTC OI and $3.38 billion in ETH OI — while its BTC spot trading volume also ranked second worldwide.

The company's asset reserves paint a similar picture. Gate's total holdings surpassed $7.394 billion, placing sixth among global CEXs, and the platform maintains a reserve ratio of 127% — meaning its holdings exceed user liabilities — above the 100% industry safety benchmark, covering nearly 500 user assets. On-chain activity reinforced the trend: an address linked to an OKX hot wallet moved 2,300 ETH, approximately $6.1 million, into a Gate deposit address on September 21.

Gate Voyage Bali: From Exchange to Ecosystem

Gate Voyage officially opened in Bali on September 20, drawing nearly 200 guests, including industry partners, executives, and content creators. The event's first centered on three keynote sessions that mapped Gate's strategic direction across ecosystem development, global brand growth, and traditional finance.

Gate Executive Director Edwin Cheung delivered a session titled "From Exchange to Ecosystem," covering the company's expansion into TradFi, fiat payments, trading infrastructure, and Gate.AI. In a Fireside Chat, Gate CMO Kyle Chiu joined Coco Zhang of The Block to explore Gate's global brand partnerships — from Formula 1 to Inter Milan — and how sports sponsorships are helping the exchange reach mainstream audiences. A third session focused on Gate's TradFi product suite, including stocks, tokenized assets, and Pre-IPO access, reflecting the platform's broader ambition to bridge crypto and traditional financial markets.

Beyond the formal sessions, the event featured a KOL Creator Battle, AMA sessions, and a beachside BBQ, underscoring Gate's push to build stronger ties with its creator and content community.

Dr. Han's Vision: "A Platform Everyone Needs Every Day"

The headline moment of Gate Voyage came from a video address by Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han. Reflecting on 13 years of building Gate through multiple market cycles, he attributed the company's staying power to "responsibility and resilience." On the current market, he acknowledged a difficult year for the industry but opportunities in crypto never disappear — the key is to "stay at the table."

Looking ahead, Dr. Han revealed that Gate is developing a new product designed to be used by everyone, every day — extending beyond digital assets and stocks into foreign exchange, gold, and broader financial services. Further details are expected at TOKEN2049, making the conference the next milestone to watch for the platform's expansion roadmap. He described the various business lines Gate has built — digital assets, stocks, wealth management, payments, wallet, and Web3 — as pieces of a "puzzle" coming together into a more complete platform.

GT Token Surges as POLYMARKET Futures Climb Nearly 45%

GT, Gate's native token, gained 8.67% in 24 hours, reaching a high of 11.03 USDT. Gate Futures POLYMARKET_USDT, the venue's Polymarket-named contract, also posted significant gains, rising 44.51% in 24 hours and hitting a high of 21.667 USDT — representing a 196.88% gain since its listing in April 2026.

Dividend Distributions, Futures Airdrops, and Prediction Markets

Gate completed cash dividend distributions for 176 U.S. stocks, including Alphabet (GOOGL), McDonald's (MCD), and Home Depot (HD), among others, covering corporate payment dates from September 14–18. Dividends were automatically settled in USDT based on user holdings across sectors including technology, healthcare, energy, and REITs — bringing corporate payouts directly to holders on the platform.

On the futures side, Gate is launching Futures Points Airdrop Phase 144 on September 22. Users holding 40 or more Futures Points can claim 100 USDT position vouchers, while those with 90–120+ points are eligible to claim 0.016 QQQG under a decreasing threshold system that rewards higher point balances with earlier access.

Gate Prediction Markets is also active, spotlighting League of Legends esports matchups. Season 5's total prize pool has reached 55,537 USDT — split between a 24,299 USDT points pool and a 31,238 USDT lucky prize pool — with the top leaderboard position currently worth an estimated 9,112 USDT. A separate campaign running until September 28 offers new users 1:1 loss compensation of up to 20 USDT on their first Prediction Markets trade, daily check-in rewards from a 28,000 USDT pool, and a chance at the 88,888 PTS Super Lucky Prize.