The integration of traditional financial assets and crypto assets is reshaping how investors worldwide engage in trading. Gate has launched its TradFi CFD (Contract for Difference) service, enabling users to use USDT as margin and directly participate in price trading of gold, silver, oil, forex, global indices, and popular stocks—all within a unified account, without the need to physically hold the underlying assets.
As of June 2026, Gate TradFi has listed over 440 CFD instruments.
Precious Metals: Gold, Silver, Platinum and Other Safe-Haven Assets
Precious metals represent one of the most mature trading categories on Gate TradFi. The platform currently offers major products such as gold (XAUUSD), silver (XAGUSD), and platinum (XPTUSD), covering key pricing benchmarks in the global precious metals market.
Gold is widely recognized as a safe-haven asset with low correlation to the crypto market, providing an effective tool for portfolio risk diversification. Silver combines the attributes of both a precious metal and an industrial metal, with strong demand in sectors like photovoltaics and electronics. Platinum, while more niche, holds an irreplaceable position in automotive catalytic converters and the jewelry industry.
For leverage settings, gold offers four adjustable options: 20x, 100x, 200x, and 500x. Silver provides 10x, 20x, 50x, and 100x, allowing users to flexibly choose based on their risk preferences.
Market Data (based on Gate quotes, as of June 25, 2026): Gold (XAUUSD) closed at $3,990.3 per ounce; Silver (XAGUSD) traded at $57.217 per ounce.
Energy Commodities: Crude Oil and Natural Gas
Energy commodities are among the most volatile and actively traded categories on Gate TradFi. The platform has listed XTIUSD (US WTI crude oil) and XBRUSD (Brent crude oil), two global benchmark crude products, both supporting leverage options of 20x, 100x, 200x, and 500x.
WTI crude is the pricing benchmark for the North American market, reflecting US supply and demand. Brent crude is the benchmark for Europe and global markets, and its price is more significantly affected by geopolitical and macroeconomic factors. The price spread between these two crude products (known as "spread trading") is itself a common arbitrage strategy.
Additionally, the platform covers supplementary products like natural gas (NG), further enriching the diversity of energy assets.
Market Data (based on Gate quotes, as of June 25, 2026): WTI crude traded at $69.85 per barrel; Brent crude at $73.74 per barrel.
Agricultural Products: Soybeans, Wheat, Sugar, Coffee and Other Soft Commodities
In March 2026, Gate TradFi’s commodities section launched eight agricultural CFD pairs in one go, including soybeans (SOYBEAN), wheat (WHEAT), sugar (SUGAR), coffee (COFFEE), cocoa (COCOA), cotton (COTTON), orange juice (OJUICE), and natural gas (NG).
Agricultural prices are influenced by climate conditions, planting cycles, global supply and demand dynamics, and trade policies. Their correlation with macroeconomic cycles is relatively low, making them a popular tool for portfolio diversification. All eight agricultural CFD pairs support a fixed leverage of 20x.
Base Metals: Aluminum, Copper, Nickel, Lead
In June 2026, Gate TradFi’s metals section launched four base metal CFD pairs: aluminum (XAL), copper (XCU), nickel (XNI), and lead (XPB).
Copper, often called "Dr. Copper," is widely regarded as a leading indicator of global economic health, with its price trends closely watched. Aluminum, nickel, and lead are widely used in construction, transportation, energy storage, and battery manufacturing. Base metal prices are driven by global manufacturing cycles, infrastructure investment, and supply chain disruptions, making them suitable for traders focused on macroeconomic trends. All four products support a fixed leverage of 20x.
Forex: Over 25 Currency Pairs
The forex market is the largest financial market globally. Gate TradFi’s coverage in forex is especially comprehensive. In April 2026, the platform launched 25 CFD pairs across forex, indices, precious metals, and commodities, including nine emerging and niche currency pairs such as CHFSGD, EURDKK, EURPLN, USDBRL, USDCLP, USDCOP, USDKRW, USDPLN, and others.
Currently, the forex section covers major pairs like EUR/USD, USD/JPY, as well as dozens of cross pairs. All forex CFDs support up to 500x leverage. Trading logic in the forex market revolves around differences in central bank monetary policies, economic data releases, and geopolitical events. Its 24-hour continuous trading makes it a favorite among short-term traders.
Global Indices: US Major Indices and Leading Markets in Europe and Asia
Indices are among the most liquid and closely watched products in Gate TradFi’s CFD contracts. The platform now supports NAS100 (Nasdaq 100), US500 (S&P 500), UK100 (FTSE 100), HK50 (Hang Seng Index), and other major global indices.
Nasdaq 100 is a core indicator of capital flows in AI and tech industries. S&P 500 serves as the benchmark for overall US market performance. FTSE 100 covers the 100 largest companies listed on the London Exchange. Hang Seng Index is the key benchmark for Asian markets. These indices offer four leverage options from 20x to 500x, allowing users to adjust positions flexibly according to market volatility.
Popular Stocks and ETFs: US Stocks, Hong Kong Stocks, and Sector ETFs
Gate TradFi stock CFD contracts cover multiple markets, including US stocks, Hong Kong stocks, and China-concept stocks. In May 2026, the platform launched nine new CFD pairs: GEV (GE Vernova), KLAC (KLA Corporation), SOXL (3x Long Semiconductor ETF), SMH (Semiconductor Index ETF), SQQQ (3x Short Nasdaq ETF), SOXS (3x Short Semiconductor ETF), GDX (Gold Miners ETF), and others.
In June 2026, the stock section further launched 23 CFD pairs, including SPYM (State Street SPDR S&P 500 Portfolio ETF), DIA (SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF), GLD (SPDR Gold Trust ETF), XLK (SPDR S&P 500 Technology ETF), XLF (SPDR S&P 500 Financial ETF), EEM (iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF), LQD (iShares USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF), and more. All stock CFDs support a fixed leverage of 4x.
Gate TradFi CFD Trading Mechanism and Core Advantages
Having understood the types of assets available on Gate TradFi CFD, it’s important to further explore its trading mechanism. Compared to traditional crypto perpetual contracts, Gate TradFi CFD contracts differ significantly in several aspects:
Price Discovery Mechanism. CFD prices fully replicate spot prices from external real markets. They do not rely on order book matching, and there is no risk of "wicking" or manipulation by large traders. The price discovery mechanism is more transparent and stable.
Trading Hours. CFD contracts trade at fixed times each day and have designated closing periods, unlike the 24/7 continuous trading of crypto markets.
Fee Structure. CFD fees are primarily based on spreads and overnight interest (swap fees). There is no funding rate settled every eight hours, making the structure more aligned with traditional financial markets and suitable for medium- to long-term holding strategies.
Margin and Settlement. TradFi contracts use USDx as margin. USDx is pegged 1:1 to USDT. USDx is neither a fiat currency nor a cryptocurrency; it serves solely as the accounting and display unit for CFD assets, with users’ underlying assets fully backed by USDT.
Hedging Mechanism. Long and short positions on the same trading pair hedge margin requirements by lot size. For example, holding 0.01 lots long and 0.01 lots short results in zero margin usage.
Summary
Gate TradFi CFD contracts have established a multi-asset trading matrix covering five core categories: precious metals, energy, agricultural products, base metals, forex, global indices, and popular stocks, with over 440 CFD instruments listed.
In precious metals, gold, silver, and platinum cover key global pricing benchmarks. In energy, WTI and Brent crude serve as dual benchmarks. The launch of eight soft commodity CFDs has greatly enriched the diversity of commodity assets. The addition of base metals further completes the commodity landscape. Forex, indices, and stock CFDs offer users comprehensive trading tools from macro-level to individual stocks.
For investors seeking to trade both cryptocurrencies and traditional financial assets within a single account, Gate TradFi provides a convenient gateway—no platform switching, no currency conversion, unified margin.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What are the differences between Gate TradFi CFD contracts and crypto perpetual contracts?
They differ significantly in trading hours, leverage, settlement currency, margin model, fee structure, and order book mechanism. CFD contracts trade at fixed times with closing periods, and fees are based on spreads and overnight interest, without funding rates. Crypto perpetual contracts trade 24/7 and settle funding rates every eight hours.
Q2: What leverage options are available for Gate TradFi CFD contracts?
Leverage varies by asset class. Gold supports 20x, 100x, 200x, and 500x; silver supports 10x, 20x, 50x, and 100x; crude oil supports 20x, 100x, 200x, and 500x; forex and indices support up to 500x; stock CFDs support a fixed leverage of 4x; agricultural products and base metals support a fixed leverage of 20x.
Q3: What is used as margin for Gate TradFi CFD contracts?
TradFi contracts use USDx as margin. USDx is Gate CFD’s internal accounting unit, pegged 1:1 to USDT. USDx is not a fiat currency or cryptocurrency; it is solely for accounting and display purposes, with users’ assets fully backed by USDT.
Q4: How many CFD instruments are available on Gate TradFi?
As of June 2026, Gate TradFi has listed over 440 CFD instruments, covering five core categories: forex, metals, global indices, commodities, and popular stocks.
Q5: Which trading terminals are supported for Gate TradFi CFD contracts?
Gate TradFi supports trading via Web and App, and has opened the TradFi trading API, enabling programmatic trading for metals, forex, indices, and commodities.
