PANews reported on March 12 that, according to the latest exchange report from CoinDesk, Gate continued to expand its derivatives trading volume in February 2026, with its market share rising to 12.2%, a record high; its derivatives market share increased by 0.95%, ranking it among the top two exchanges globally.
The report shows that Gate's derivatives trading volume reached $500 billion in February, a 5.9% increase month-over-month. In the spot market, Gate's spot trading volume reached $65.1 billion in February. Furthermore, in terms of open interest in derivatives, Gate holds an 11% market share, ranking second among global retail exchanges, demonstrating the platform's continued improvement in derivatives liquidity and market participation.
CoinDesk points out that while overall trading volume on centralized exchanges declined in February, derivatives still accounted for 73.2% of the market share, continuing to dominate trading activity. Against this backdrop, Gate.io still achieved growth in its derivatives market share, further solidifying its position in the global derivatives trading market.
