In the first quarter of 2026, Gate’s Perpetual Contracts Stock Section rolled out several major product launches. As of April 9, Gate had introduced over 30 new perpetual contracts for stocks and ETFs throughout 2026, covering a wide range of sectors including technology giants, aerospace and defense leaders, consumer goods titans, and core ETFs:
- January 29: Debuted 10 US stock perpetual contracts, including MSFT (Microsoft), IBM, INTC (Intel), MCD (McDonald’s), CSCO (Cisco), ASML, LLY (Eli Lilly), MRVL (Marvell Technology), UNH (UnitedHealth Group), and ARM. These contracts are settled in USDT and support 1–20x long and short leverage.
- January 30: Followed up with the launch of perpetual contracts for 11 additional tokens, including PEP (PepsiCo), GE (GE Aerospace), AVGO (Broadcom), IAU (iShares Gold Trust), PG (Procter & Gamble), KO (Coca-Cola), LMT (Lockheed Martin), AMD (Advanced Micro Devices), IEFA (iShares MSCI Core EAFE ETF), TLT (iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF), and AGG (iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF).
- February 6: Added three more US stock perpetual contracts—MU (Micron Technology), COHR (Coherent), and LITE (Lumentum)—further expanding the technology sector offerings.
- March 3: Became the first globally to launch perpetual contracts for RTX (Raytheon), GD (General Dynamics), NOC (Northrop Grumman), BA (Boeing), TSM (TSMC), WMT (Walmart), and COST (Costco), all with live trading, USDT settlement, and 1–20x leverage. On the same day, Gate’s Index Section also debuted the GER40 (DAX 40 Index) perpetual contract, expanding available instruments from individual stocks to major indices.
- March 4: Launched live trading for the SNDK (SanDisk) perpetual contract.
This rapid pace of new product launches has significantly broadened the selection in Gate’s Perpetual Contracts Stock Section, offering traders with diverse sector preferences more leveraged trading options.
Product Feature Upgrade: From Single-Asset Trading to an Integrated Multi-Asset Platform
At the start of 2026, Gate completed a major upgrade to its TradFi (traditional finance) product suite, achieving full coverage across both mobile and web platforms. The core goal was to build an integrated multi-asset trading system. This upgrade enables users to trade CFDs (Contracts for Difference) for stock tokens, forex, precious metals, indices, and commodities—all within a single platform—greatly reducing friction when allocating assets across markets.
Additionally, Gate’s stock token product line has evolved from the original xStocks to a dual-product architecture, now offering both xStocks and Ondo Stocks. Both use a fully collateralized model, maintain a 1:1 peg with the underlying stock price, and support 24/7 trading. According to official data, as of early 2026, cumulative trading volume in Gate’s stock token section surpassed $140 billion, with a monthly market share as high as 89.1%.
Summary
Since the beginning of 2026, Gate’s stock token product line has seen continuous innovation—expanding contract offerings, upgrading trading features, optimizing assets, and covering more popular instruments. Whether you’re a contract trader seeking leverage or a spot investor looking to build a diversified global portfolio, Gate’s stock token section offers a wider range of trading choices. For the latest updates, please refer to Gate’s official announcements.
