A Contract for Difference (CFD) is a type of financial derivative in which two parties agree to settle based on the price difference of a specific asset, without the need to actually own the underlying asset. Gate integrates the trading capabilities of traditional financial assets and crypto assets into a unified account system through its CFD framework. Users can participate in multi-asset price trading using only USDT as margin.
As of July 2026, Gate TradFi CFD contracts have launched over 440 tradable instruments, covering five core categories: forex, precious metals, global indices, commodities, and popular stocks. Unlike traditional crypto perpetual contracts, Gate’s CFD contracts fully replicate real spot prices from external markets. The fee structure is based mainly on spreads and overnight interest, with no funding rate interference, making it more aligned with trading practices in traditional financial markets.
Precious Metals: Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Other Safe-Haven Assets
Precious metals are among the most mature trading categories on Gate TradFi. The platform offers major products such as gold (XAUUSD), silver (XAGUSD), and platinum (XPTUSD), covering the core benchmarks of the global precious metals market.
Gold, recognized worldwide as a safe-haven asset, has low correlation with the crypto market and serves as an effective risk diversification tool for investment portfolios. Silver possesses both precious and industrial metal attributes, with strong demand in sectors like photovoltaics and electronics. Platinum holds an irreplaceable position in automotive catalytic converters and the jewelry industry.
For leverage, gold offers four flexible tiers: 20x, 100x, 200x, and 500x. Silver offers 10x, 20x, 50x, and 100x. Users can select leverage levels according to their risk preferences.
Energy Commodities: Crude Oil and Natural Gas
Energy commodities are among the most volatile and actively traded categories on Gate TradFi. The platform lists two global benchmark crude oil products: XTIUSD (US WTI crude oil) and XBRUSD (Brent crude oil).
WTI crude oil serves as the pricing benchmark for North America, reflecting US supply and demand. Brent crude oil is the benchmark for Europe and global markets, with its price more significantly influenced by geopolitical and macroeconomic factors. The price spread between these two oil benchmarks is itself a common arbitrage strategy.
Additionally, the platform has launched natural gas (NG), further diversifying its energy asset offerings. All these energy products support leverage tiers of 20x, 100x, 200x, and 500x.
Agricultural Products: Soybeans, Wheat, Sugar, Coffee, and Other Soft Commodities
In March 2026, Gate TradFi’s commodities section launched eight agricultural product 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 product prices are influenced by multiple factors such as climate conditions, planting cycles, global supply and demand, and trade policies. Their correlation with the macroeconomic cycle is relatively low, making them important tools for portfolio diversification. All eight agricultural CFDs support a fixed leverage of 20x.
Base Metals: Aluminum, Copper, Nickel, Lead
In June 2026, Gate TradFi’s metals section introduced four base metal CFD pairs: aluminum (XAL), copper (XCU), nickel (XNI), and lead (XPB).
Copper is often called "Dr. Copper," as its price trends are widely seen as a leading indicator of global economic health. Aluminum, nickel, and lead are widely used in industries such as construction, transportation, energy storage, and battery manufacturing. The prices of base metals are driven by global manufacturing cycles, infrastructure investment, and supply chain disruptions, making them suitable for traders focused on macroeconomic trends. All four base metals support a fixed 20x leverage.
Forex: Over 25 Currency Pairs
The forex market is the largest financial market in the world. Gate TradFi has established a comprehensive presence in forex. In April 2026, the platform launched 25 CFD pairs covering forex, indices, precious metals, and commodities, including nine emerging market and niche currency pairs such as CHFSGD, EURDKK, EURPLN, USDBRL, USDCLP, USDCOP, USDKRW, and USDPLN.
Currently, the forex section covers major pairs like EURUSD and USDJPY, as well as dozens of cross pairs. All forex CFDs support up to 500x leverage, offering users high capital efficiency.
Global Indices: Major US, European, and Asian Markets
Indices are among the most liquid and closely watched categories in Gate TradFi CFD contracts. The platform currently supports the following major indices:
- NAS100 (Nasdaq 100): A core index reflecting capital flows in AI and the tech sector
- US500 (S&P 500): The benchmark for overall US stock market performance
- UK100 (FTSE 100): Represents large-cap UK stocks
- HK50 (Hang Seng Index): The key benchmark for Asian markets
All of these indices offer four leverage options ranging from 20x to 500x. The platform also lists regional indices such as ES35 (Spain IBEX 35) and SA40 (Saudi Arabia TASI).
Popular Stocks and ETFs: From US and Hong Kong Stocks to Global Leaders
Gate’s stock CFD contracts cover popular instruments from US, Hong Kong, and other global markets.
For US stocks, the platform offers tech giants such as Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), NVIDIA (NVDA), Google (GOOGL), and Amazon (AMZN), along with industry leaders like GameStop (GME), Caterpillar (CAT), and Bank of America (BAC).
For Hong Kong stocks, the platform lists Tencent Holdings (00700.HK), Meituan (03690.HK), Xiaomi Group (01810.HK), and Kuaishou (01024.HK).
For Korean stocks, the platform offers seven trading pairs, including SK Hynix (SKHYNIX), Samsung Electronics (SAMSUNG), and Hyundai Motor (HYUNDAI). SK Hynix’s perpetual contract pre-market trading went live on July 3, 2026.
For ETFs, the platform lists several popular products, including SOXL (3x Long Semiconductor ETF), SMH (Semiconductor Index ETF), SQQQ (3x Short Nasdaq ETF), SOXS (3x Short Semiconductor ETF), and GDX (Gold Miners ETF).
Stock CFD pairs support a fixed 4x leverage. The minimum order size for each pair is 0.1.
Summary
Gate CFD contracts have built a comprehensive trading system covering five major asset classes: forex, precious metals, global indices, commodities, and popular stocks. As of July 2026, over 440 tradable instruments have been launched, allowing users to trade a wide range of assets using USDT within a single account.
Leverage options are tailored by asset class: forex and indices support up to 500x leverage, precious metals offer multiple tiers from 10x to 500x, commodities mainly feature fixed 20x leverage, and stock CFDs have fixed 4x leverage. This tiered structure helps users manage positions according to the risk characteristics of different assets.
Gate’s CFD framework brings traditional financial assets into the crypto trading platform’s service scope, enabling investors to trade across asset classes on a single platform. As the platform continues to add new offerings, the coverage of Gate CFD contracts is steadily expanding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: How do Gate CFD contracts differ from crypto perpetual contracts?
Gate CFD contract prices fully replicate real spot prices from external markets, eliminating risks like "price spikes" or manipulation by large players. The fee structure is based on spreads and overnight interest, with no funding rates every eight hours, making it more in line with traditional financial market practices.
Q2: What asset classes are supported by Gate CFD contracts?
Gate CFD contracts cover five major asset classes: forex (over 25 currency pairs), precious metals (gold, silver, platinum), global indices (Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, FTSE 100, Hang Seng Index, etc.), commodities (crude oil, natural gas, agricultural products, base metals), and popular stocks and ETFs.
Q3: How is leverage set for Gate CFD contracts?
Leverage settings vary by asset class: forex and indices support up to 500x; gold offers four tiers from 20x to 500x, silver offers four tiers from 10x to 100x; commodities mainly use fixed 20x leverage; stock CFDs use fixed 4x leverage.
Q4: What margin is required to trade Gate CFD contracts?
Users simply need to transfer USDT to their TradFi account. The system will automatically display the balance as USDx, which is pegged 1:1 to USDT. Assets in the TradFi account are 100% backed by USDT, with no need for additional conversion steps, and no extra transaction or custody fees.
Q5: What stocks are available in Gate CFD contracts?
Gate stock CFD contracts cover popular stocks from US markets (such as Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA), Hong Kong markets (such as Tencent, Meituan, Xiaomi), and Korean markets (such as SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics), among others. They also include several popular ETFs, such as SOXL, SMH, SQQQ, and GDX.
