#GateCEO2025YearEndOpenLetter
As we enter 2026, the conversation around crypto and Web3 has fundamentally shifted. The industry is no longer debating whether digital assets will shape the future, but how responsibly, securely, and sustainably that future will be built. At this turning point, Gate stands at the intersection of maturity and opportunity carrying forward 12 years of experience, resilience across market cycles, and the trust of a global community. With a clear focus on long-term value over short-term noise, this year-end reflection outlines where we stand today and how we are preparing to lead the next phase of Web3 adoption with confidence and clarity.
Gate 2025 Year-End Reflection | 12 Years of Building, Leading & Defining Web3
As 2025 draws to a close, Gate reaches a milestone that few platforms in this industry can claim 12 years of continuous growth, innovation, and trust. Twelve years represents more than longevity; it reflects resilience through multiple market cycles, a long-term commitment to building real infrastructure, and the confidence of a global user base that continues to grow with us.
Over the past year, the crypto industry has evolved faster than ever before. Markets have matured, technology has advanced, and Web3 has moved decisively closer to becoming a foundational layer of the global digital economy. Within this rapidly changing landscape, Gate has not chased trends we have focused on building strength, stability, and sustainable progress.
2025 Milestones That Elevated Gate’s Global Standing:
A Top-Tier Global Trading Platform
In 2025, Gate strengthened its position among the world’s leading exchanges. We ranked #2 globally in spot trading volume and liquidity, while maintaining a Top 3 global ranking in derivatives trading. These results are not coincidental they reflect years of continuous investment in infrastructure, execution quality, and liquidity depth. For users, this means reliability in all market conditions and confidence when it matters most.
Setting the Industry Standard for Security and Transparency
Trust is the foundation of any financial system. In 2025, Gate raised the bar for transparency and asset protection. Our latest proof-of-reserves report shows $11.676 billion in total reserves, backed by a 124% reserve ratio across nearly 500 different assets. Gate now leads the industry with the largest number of publicly disclosed reserve currencies, reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding user assets and setting a benchmark others must follow.
Taking Web3 to the Global Stage:
This year marked a major expansion of Gate’s global presence. Becoming an official sponsor of Oracle Red Bull Racing in Formula 1, alongside our continued partnership with FC Internazionale Milano, placed Gate at the intersection of elite performance, global recognition, and technological innovation. These partnerships are more than branding they signal that crypto and Web3 are entering the global mainstream with credibility and confidence.
Web3 Is Maturing and Gate Is Built for That Future
2025 was a turning point for Web3. While Bitcoin reached multiple all-time highs and long-term capital returned to the market, the conversation shifted toward what truly matters: platform strength, transparency, and sustainable ecosystems. On-chain activity increased meaningfully, showing that users are moving beyond speculation toward real participation and value creation.
The convergence of Web3, AI, crypto payments, and digital asset management accelerated throughout the year. AI is now actively shaping trading, analytics, and risk management. Crypto payments are gradually becoming part of everyday life. Asset management is evolving from simple holding to disciplined, long-term allocation strategies. Together, these trends confirm one thing clearly: Web3 is no longer experimental it is structural.
Infrastructure First. Hype Never.
Gate’s philosophy has remained consistent: long-term adoption requires reliable infrastructure, intuitive products, and uncompromising security. In 2025, Gate Layer, our high-performance Layer 2 network, and its on-chain ecosystem progressively went live, enabling smoother cross-chain interactions and more efficient on-chain trading. These developments lowered barriers, improved performance, and strengthened user participation.
Many of the most important upgrades happen quietly. They may not generate headlines, but they create stability, scalability, and trust. By continuously connecting on-chain innovation with off-chain usability, Gate ensures that technology delivers real-world value not just narratives.
Looking Ahead: 2026 and Beyond:
Gate’s mission remains clear: to connect markets, technology, and applications and turn innovation into practical solutions. In 2026, we will continue expanding globally, strengthening compliance frameworks, enhancing performance, and raising security standards even further.
We are not focused on moving the fastest. We are focused on building correctly. The foundation laid in 2025 prepares Gate for the next phase of Web3 adoption bringing more users into the ecosystem, unlocking new opportunities, and enabling participation with confidence.
2025 was about building the foundation.
2026 is about scaling impact.
The journey forward has only just begun.
As we enter 2026, the conversation around crypto and Web3 has fundamentally shifted. The industry is no longer debating whether digital assets will shape the future, but how responsibly, securely, and sustainably that future will be built. At this turning point, Gate stands at the intersection of maturity and opportunity carrying forward 12 years of experience, resilience across market cycles, and the trust of a global community. With a clear focus on long-term value over short-term noise, this year-end reflection outlines where we stand today and how we are preparing to lead the next phase of Web3 adoption with confidence and clarity.
Gate 2025 Year-End Reflection | 12 Years of Building, Leading & Defining Web3
As 2025 draws to a close, Gate reaches a milestone that few platforms in this industry can claim 12 years of continuous growth, innovation, and trust. Twelve years represents more than longevity; it reflects resilience through multiple market cycles, a long-term commitment to building real infrastructure, and the confidence of a global user base that continues to grow with us.
Over the past year, the crypto industry has evolved faster than ever before. Markets have matured, technology has advanced, and Web3 has moved decisively closer to becoming a foundational layer of the global digital economy. Within this rapidly changing landscape, Gate has not chased trends we have focused on building strength, stability, and sustainable progress.
2025 Milestones That Elevated Gate’s Global Standing:
A Top-Tier Global Trading Platform
In 2025, Gate strengthened its position among the world’s leading exchanges. We ranked #2 globally in spot trading volume and liquidity, while maintaining a Top 3 global ranking in derivatives trading. These results are not coincidental they reflect years of continuous investment in infrastructure, execution quality, and liquidity depth. For users, this means reliability in all market conditions and confidence when it matters most.
Setting the Industry Standard for Security and Transparency
Trust is the foundation of any financial system. In 2025, Gate raised the bar for transparency and asset protection. Our latest proof-of-reserves report shows $11.676 billion in total reserves, backed by a 124% reserve ratio across nearly 500 different assets. Gate now leads the industry with the largest number of publicly disclosed reserve currencies, reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding user assets and setting a benchmark others must follow.
Taking Web3 to the Global Stage:
This year marked a major expansion of Gate’s global presence. Becoming an official sponsor of Oracle Red Bull Racing in Formula 1, alongside our continued partnership with FC Internazionale Milano, placed Gate at the intersection of elite performance, global recognition, and technological innovation. These partnerships are more than branding they signal that crypto and Web3 are entering the global mainstream with credibility and confidence.
Web3 Is Maturing and Gate Is Built for That Future
2025 was a turning point for Web3. While Bitcoin reached multiple all-time highs and long-term capital returned to the market, the conversation shifted toward what truly matters: platform strength, transparency, and sustainable ecosystems. On-chain activity increased meaningfully, showing that users are moving beyond speculation toward real participation and value creation.
The convergence of Web3, AI, crypto payments, and digital asset management accelerated throughout the year. AI is now actively shaping trading, analytics, and risk management. Crypto payments are gradually becoming part of everyday life. Asset management is evolving from simple holding to disciplined, long-term allocation strategies. Together, these trends confirm one thing clearly: Web3 is no longer experimental it is structural.
Infrastructure First. Hype Never.
Gate’s philosophy has remained consistent: long-term adoption requires reliable infrastructure, intuitive products, and uncompromising security. In 2025, Gate Layer, our high-performance Layer 2 network, and its on-chain ecosystem progressively went live, enabling smoother cross-chain interactions and more efficient on-chain trading. These developments lowered barriers, improved performance, and strengthened user participation.
Many of the most important upgrades happen quietly. They may not generate headlines, but they create stability, scalability, and trust. By continuously connecting on-chain innovation with off-chain usability, Gate ensures that technology delivers real-world value not just narratives.
Looking Ahead: 2026 and Beyond:
Gate’s mission remains clear: to connect markets, technology, and applications and turn innovation into practical solutions. In 2026, we will continue expanding globally, strengthening compliance frameworks, enhancing performance, and raising security standards even further.
We are not focused on moving the fastest. We are focused on building correctly. The foundation laid in 2025 prepares Gate for the next phase of Web3 adoption bringing more users into the ecosystem, unlocking new opportunities, and enabling participation with confidence.
2025 was about building the foundation.
2026 is about scaling impact.
The journey forward has only just begun.



