Gate, a leading crypto asset platform with over 47 million registered users worldwide, is redefining the boundaries of investing. In July 2025, Gate officially launched the xStocks trading section, initially supporting eight popular stock assets including COINX, NVDAX, TSLAX, and AAPLX. Users can trade these stocks directly using USDT and other cryptocurrencies.
This move is more than just the launch of a new product—it marks a deep integration between crypto financial infrastructure and the traditional capital markets.
01 A New Gateway to the Market
Traditionally, the stock market and the world of crypto assets have operated like two separate galaxies, each with its own rules and participants. For global investors—especially those native to crypto—directly accessing stock trading often comes with barriers such as time zones, fiat on- and off-ramps, and complex account opening procedures.
Gate’s xStocks service is designed to break down these barriers.
It leverages a compliant, physically-backed asset tokenization model. Every stock-backed token listed corresponds to a publicly traded stock and is fully collateralized. This means that when you hold 1 NVDAx token, it is backed by an equivalent value of NVIDIA shares as collateral.
While this model isn’t unique to Gate, the platform is the first to offer a comprehensive "spot and derivatives dual market" layout. Users can not only buy and hold these tokenized stocks with USDT, but also engage in leveraged trading or hedging in the derivatives market—a global first.
02 Core Transformation
Gate’s tokenized stock trading delivers more than just convenience—it offers a disruptive investment experience. Its core advantages are rooted in blockchain technology, fundamentally reshaping certain paradigms of traditional finance.
First, it enables true 24/7 trading. Regardless of whether the New York Stock Exchange is open, investors can buy and sell tokenized stocks of companies like Apple and Tesla at any time, instantly reacting to breaking news and market sentiment. This is made possible by blockchain’s instant settlement mechanism, freeing investors from the traditional T+2 settlement cycle.
Second, it dramatically lowers the entry barrier and enables fractional investing. On the Gate platform, investors can start with as little as $10, purchasing as little as 0.001 shares—or even smaller fractions—of major tech stocks. What once required tens of thousands of dollars is now within easy reach.
Dr. Han, Gate’s founder and CEO, has stated that his goal is to "fundamentally redefine the relationship between users and assets" by building a global, borderless investment platform. xStocks is the realization of this vision, allowing users worldwide to seamlessly access Wall Street with just a Gate account and their crypto holdings.
03 Practical Guide
For investors looking to explore this new asset class, the process is straightforward and intuitive. The entire experience closely mirrors buying and selling cryptocurrencies on an exchange, minimizing the learning curve.
The first step is to complete platform verification and deposit funds. As a platform licensed in multiple global jurisdictions, Gate requires users to complete identity verification (KYC). Next, users can purchase USDT stablecoins via credit card, bank transfer, or local compliant channels, and deposit them into their spot wallet.
The second step is to find and trade the desired assets. In the xStocks section of the Gate trading platform, popular assets are typically displayed with familiar stock tickers plus an "x" suffix—for example, Nvidia is NVDAx and Tesla is TSLAx. Users can choose to buy and hold in the spot market or use leverage in the derivatives market.
The third step is crucial: develop a suitable strategy and manage risk. Long-term investors bullish on tech stocks can use a "dollar-cost averaging" approach to gradually build positions in the spot market, smoothing out their entry price. More experienced traders may utilize the derivatives market, but should always set strict stop-losses and be mindful of the accelerated loss risks that leverage can bring.
04 Ecosystem Innovation
Gate’s launch of tokenized stock trading is more than just adding a new asset class. From an industry perspective, it’s a key move in building next-generation financial infrastructure, synergizing with the company’s other innovative initiatives.
On one hand, this aligns with Gate’s full commitment to Web3 strategy. Around the xStocks launch, Gate also introduced Gate Layer, a proprietary Layer 2 network built on OP Stack, aimed at increasing transaction throughput and reducing costs.
On the other hand, xStocks is launching alongside other on-chain innovations like Gate Alpha. This creates a complete spectrum from traditional assets (stocks) to native crypto assets and on-chain innovations, meeting the allocation needs of investors ranging from conservative to aggressive.
At the WebX 2025 Summit in Tokyo, Dr. Han emphasized that the future of Web3 lies in the complementary coexistence of CEXs (centralized exchanges) and DEXs (decentralized exchanges). With products like xStocks, Gate is positioning itself as a "global capital gateway," bringing traditional world assets into the crypto ecosystem.
05 The Coming Wave
The tokenization of traditional assets like stocks is widely seen as the next major trend in financial markets. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun formally reviewing proposals from institutions like Nasdaq regarding the trading of tokenized securities. This signals that mainstream financial markets are actively exploring integration with blockchain technology.
Clearer regulations will further drive market development. In Asia, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued relevant frameworks, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has opened pathways for banks to custody tokenized assets. These proactive regulatory moves provide platforms like Gate with a more predictable environment for growth.
On a larger scale, Gate’s approach offers a viable model for large-scale on-chain migration of "real-world assets" (RWA). As of 2025, the total crypto market cap has reached $3 trillion, making it the world’s fourth-largest asset class. Through tokenization bridges, traditional assets worth hundreds of trillions of dollars could become deeply integrated with the crypto ecosystem, unlocking massive liquidity potential.
Looking Ahead
When an investor in Asia uses USDT on their phone in the middle of the night to buy tokenized stocks representing Silicon Valley innovation, they’re doing more than just making a trade. They’re witnessing a financial architecture transformation led by pioneers like Gate—where assets are no longer confined by borders or legacy systems, and global capital flows 24/7 in a more equitable and efficient network.
Crypto assets are not just speculative tools—they are passports to the future global financial system. And tokenized stocks are the newest, most exciting visa page in that passport.
