How Close Are US Stocks to Crypto Users? Gate TradFi Brings Real Stock Trading and AI Giants Within Reach

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Updated: 06/10/2026 04:42

On June 1, 2026, Gate officially launched its highly anticipated real stock trading service. For tens of millions of crypto-native users worldwide, this marks a pivotal turning point: the US stock market is no longer a "restricted zone" requiring multiple barriers to access—it’s now an asset class available at the click of a button.

On June 5, the Nasdaq Composite plunged 4.2% to 25,709.4, marking its largest single-day drop since April 2025. The S&P 500 fell 2.6% to 7,383.7, ending a nine-week winning streak. Shortly after, on June 10, the latest market data showed the Nasdaq dropping another 2% in the afternoon to 25,425.1, the S&P 500 down 1.1% to 7,328.9, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 50,678.7.

For crypto investors used to trading with stablecoins like USDT, rapid market swings can be daunting—especially when traditional brokers charge high commissions and require complex funding processes. Gate TradFi addresses this pain point directly, making US stock allocation as seamless as trading tokens.

Gate TradFi Real Stock Trading: Over 10,000 Assets, Direct Access to Wall Street with USDT

The standout advantage of Gate TradFi’s real stock trading lies in its vast asset coverage. As of June 8, 2026, the platform offers more than 10,000 real stocks and ETFs, spanning the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, NYSE American, and BATS—five major exchanges. From tech giants like Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), and Microsoft (MSFT) to small-cap stocks, growth companies, and thematic ETFs across industries, all are integrated into a unified account system.

Gate’s settlement mechanism leverages a strategic partnership with Alpaca, a compliant broker holding US Broker-Dealer and clearing licenses. This enables users to buy US stocks directly using USDT liquidity in their accounts, eliminating the need for multi-step processes like "selling crypto → withdrawing fiat → cross-border remittance → broker deposit." The entire transaction completes within seconds, removing friction for crypto funds entering traditional stock markets.

$1 Minimum Investment + Real Shareholder Rights: Redefining US Stock Access

Traditionally, high-priced US stocks have kept small and medium investors out. Take Nvidia as an example: as of June 9, 2026, NVDA traded at $208.64, making a full share purchase nearly $210. Gate TradFi supports fractional trading down to 0.01 shares, so users can start with as little as $1. This significantly broadens the opportunity for ordinary crypto users to participate in the long-term growth of leading companies.

Unlike common tokenized stocks or RWA mapping products, Gate TradFi’s real stock trading is not an on-chain derivative—it’s a real asset independently custodied through the DTC system, with each share backed by an equivalent, officially registered stock. When users buy real stocks on Gate, dividends are automatically credited during the holding period, and corporate actions like stock splits and allocations are fully honored. The service’s greatest advantage is zero holding cost—no funding fees, swap fees, or overnight charges—making it ideal for users looking to hold mid- to long-term and enjoy full shareholder rights.

Crypto-Native Compliance Bridge: SIPC Framework and the New Era of Global Asset Management

Compliance is a critical pillar for Gate TradFi. Alpaca, as a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), provides appropriate protection for clients’ securities assets under qualifying conditions. This ensures that Gate users’ stock holdings operate within a framework capable of compliant clearing and custody.

Industry trends show that crypto platforms evolving into full-spectrum financial ecosystems is not a one-off event. According to Bloomberg Industry Research, tokenized assets could reach a total scale of $10 trillion by 2030. Gate’s comprehensive upgrade of its TradFi division in 2026 is a response to the industry’s shift from "rapid expansion, then compliance" to a new era of regulated asset pricing. The platform now offers a unified financial account covering stocks, forex, metals, indices, and commodities. As of February 2026, Gate TradFi’s cumulative trading volume exceeded $95 billion, with single-day peaks over $12 billion—demonstrating that the crypto platform’s traditional asset business model has moved from proof-of-concept to explosive scaling.

This Week’s Market Highlights: From Macro Rate Decisions to the SpaceX Mega IPO

For investors considering US stock allocation via Gate TradFi, the mid-June market event window is especially noteworthy.

The Federal Reserve will hold its rate meeting from June 16 to 17. According to a recent Reuters survey conducted June 4–9, 72 out of 102 economists expect the key rate to remain in the 3.50%–3.75% range, with most predicting the Fed will keep rates unchanged for the rest of 2026. This suggests that, on the macro level, there’s no clear signal of broad liquidity easing, and volatility may persist in rate-sensitive sectors of the US stock market.

Meanwhile, the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO is approaching. SpaceX aims to raise $75 billion, with a valuation as high as $1.75 trillion, potentially becoming the largest IPO in history. Pricing is expected to be finalized on June 11, with shares officially listed on Nasdaq the following day. Additionally, Anthropic has quietly filed for a US IPO, and OpenAI is expected to enter the capital markets in the coming months. Whether you’re looking to trade leading AI stocks like NVDA or position yourself early for the trillion-dollar space economy, crypto users can access these opportunities effortlessly through Gate TradFi’s asset pool of over 10,000 listings—all with a single account.

Conclusion

The launch of Gate TradFi real stock trading marks a substantial evolution for crypto exchanges—from single-asset digital platforms to multi-asset allocation infrastructure. In less than a month, the service has covered more than 10,000 US stocks and ETFs, uses USDT as the settlement currency, offers fractional investing starting at 0.01 shares (about $1), and pairs zero holding costs with full shareholder rights. This enables crypto users to seamlessly participate in the US stock market without switching platforms. With the Federal Reserve’s rate decision window and the upcoming SpaceX mega IPO, more crypto-native investors are using Gate TradFi to turn the long-term vision of a "unified financial account" into a tangible reality.

The content herein does not constitute any offer, solicitation, or recommendation. You should always seek independent professional advice before making any investment decisions. Please note that Gate may restrict or prohibit the use of all or a portion of the Services from Restricted Locations. For more information, please read the User Agreement
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