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Gate TradFi Update: Institutional Trading Volume Hits New High in May, Multi-Asset Expansion Accelerates

Gate TradFi Update: Institutional Trading Volume Hits New High in May, Multi-Asset Expansion Accelerates

In May, Gate TradFi saw a 14.54% month-over-month increase in institutional spot trading volume, while CrossEx set new record highs for three consecutive weeks. Spot trading now includes stocks and metals, and derivatives cover gold, silver, forex, and indices—all accessible through a single account for global asset allocation.

Blog Team05/15/2026

Global Capital Flows Shift as Trading Interest in Gold, Oil, and Equity Indices Heats Up

Global Capital Flows Shift as Trading Interest in Gold, Oil, and Equity Indices Heats Up

Recently, volatility in gold, crude oil, and global stock indices has continued to intensify. Gate TradFi empowers users to flexibly seize opportunities across multiple markets through its CFD contracts, perpetual contracts, and spot token trading system.

Blog Team05/15/2026

Gate Metals: Building a Low-Correlation Portfolio Between Bitcoin and Gold

Gate Metals: Building a Low-Correlation Portfolio Between Bitcoin and Gold

This article explores how to build a balanced portfolio between BTC and gold by examining volatility management, allocation ratios, and portfolio optimization, all within the context of Gate’s metal product ecosystem.

Blog Team05/15/2026

From Risk-Off Sentiment to Energy Market Dynamics: How Gate TradFi CFD Captures Recent Market Hotspots

From Risk-Off Sentiment to Energy Market Dynamics: How Gate TradFi CFD Captures Recent Market Hotspots

Recently, the gold, silver, and crude oil markets have experienced ongoing volatility. Gate TradFi CFD supports multi-asset trading and bidirectional strategy execution, and has launched a 100,000 USDT popular asset trading event.

Blog Team05/15/2026

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From Safe Haven to Volatility Trading: How the Gate Metals Zone Is Unlocking New Ways to Trade Precious Metals

From Safe Haven to Volatility Trading: How the Gate Metals Zone Is Unlocking New Ways to Trade Precious Metals

Gold and silver have remained highly active in recent sessions, with the market shifting from traditional safe-haven strategies toward high-volatility trading. Gate’s Metals section offers users a more flexible precious metals trading experience through perpetual contracts, 24-hour trading, and a dual-direction long/short mechanism.

Blog Team05/15/2026

$13 Billion in Capital Shifts: IBIT Outperforms GLD—Is Bitcoin Replacing Gold as the Institutional Asset of Choice?

$13 Billion in Capital Shifts: IBIT Outperforms GLD—Is Bitcoin Replacing Gold as the Institutional Asset of Choice?

This article takes an in-depth look at the structural logic behind the current shift of institutional capital from gold ETFs to Bitcoin ETFs.

Blog Team05/14/2026

PPI Surges 6%, Triggers Rate Hike Expectations as Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000: Is the Inflation Hedge Narrative Failing?

PPI Surges 6%, Triggers Rate Hike Expectations as Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000: Is the Inflation Hedge Narrative Failing?

This article compares the performance differences between Bitcoin and gold during the high inflation period of 2021–2022. It introduces Walsh’s "AI Deflation Theory" perspective and examines the real effectiveness of Bitcoin’s inflation-hedging properties in today’s macroeconomic environment.

Blog Team05/14/2026

Gold Consolidates, Silver Rebounds: Why the Gate Metals Zone Has Become a Market Focus Recently

Gold Consolidates, Silver Rebounds: Why the Gate Metals Zone Has Become a Market Focus Recently

Recently, gold prices have remained volatile at elevated levels, while silver has seen a notable rebound. As global macroeconomic sentiment shifts and changes in import tariffs impact the market, Gate’s Metals section offers traders greater flexibility through perpetual contracts and round-the-clock trading mechanisms.

Blog Team05/14/2026

Gold and Oil Volatility Heats Up: Why Gate TradFi CFD Is Gaining Attention Among Traders

Gold and Oil Volatility Heats Up: Why Gate TradFi CFD Is Gaining Attention Among Traders

Recently, volatility in the gold, silver, and crude oil markets has intensified. Gate TradFi CFD is launching a Hot Assets Trading Competition, supporting multi-asset trading and flexible strategy deployment, with rewards up to 10,000 USDT.

Blog Team05/14/2026