Crypto Currency

### What Is Gate? Gate is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange established in 2013, ranking among the top exchanges globally. It has been operating for 12 years and serves over 23 million users. With over $10.865 billion in reserves and a reserve ratio of 128.57%, Gate stands among the leading exchanges worldwide in terms of total reserves. The platform has recently adopted the new international domain Gate.com and unveiled a redesigned brand logo, strengthening unified brand identity and enhancing its commitment to become the "next-generation crypto exchange". As of now, Gate stands among the top-tier platforms in 24-hour spot trading volume. It supports trading across spot, futures, and margin markets, as well as offering wealth management products. In addition, Gate provide a wide range of wealth management products. In terms of innovative asset offering, the platform has built a token launch ecosystem consisting of four core products: Launchpool, Launchpad, Candydrop and HODLer AirDrop, along with Alpha, which enables one-click purchases of trending on-chain meme tokens. Its web3 ecosystem now covers a range of services, including Gate Web3, Gate Pay, Gate Labs, and Gate Life. Its platform token, GT, has reached a high of $25.960 and is ranked among the top 40 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. ### Who Are the Gate Founders? In 2013, the exchange was established by Dr Han, founder and CEO. Dr Han holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Software Engineering and a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. ### When Did Gate Launch? Originally launched as Bter (or Bter.com) in 2013, the exchange was rebranded to Gate.io in late 2017 under the management of Gate Technology Inc. In 2025, Gate announced a major brand upgrade with a brand new Chinese name "Damen" (大门, meaning "The Gate"). ### Where Is Gate Located? Gate operates as a global cryptocurrency exchange with offices and teams across multiple regions. ### Gate Restricted Countries The Restricted Locations include, but are not limited to the United States of America, Mainland China, Singapore, Canada, France, Germany, Turkey, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Malta, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Crimea Region, Spain, Luhansk, Donetsk, Netherlands, Bolivia, UK, Myanmar, Venezuela, Uzbekistan, Austria, India, Indonesia, Japan, Argentina, Cambodia and so on.  ### What Coins Are Supported on Gate? Gate supports over 3,900 cryptocurrencies, including major coins such as BTC, ETH, BIT, SOL, APE, DYDX, LTC, DOGE, AVAX, MATIC, DOT, and more. ### How Much Are Gate Fees? Gate's trading fees are based on a tiered VIP structure, ranging from VIP 0 to VIP 16, determined by the user’s 30-day trading volume. Fees follow a maker-taker model. Gate does not charge any deposit fees for cryptocurrencies, and withdrawal fees vary depending on the specific cryptocurrency. ### Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on Gate? Yes, Gate supports margin trading with leverage up to 10X. Leverage ratios range from 3X to 10X, depending on the market. The margin loan volume is tied to the selected leverage ratio, catering to both beginner and advanced traders.