18th June 2026
By Shubhii Verma
Gate Launches USDT-Powered Access to 1,000+ Hong Kong-Listed Stocks
Gate, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has expanded its investment offerings by launching trading support for Hong Kong-listed stocks, allowing users to buy and sell equities directly using USDT. The move marks another step in the growing convergence between digital assets and traditional financial markets.
The new feature is available through the latest version of the Gate App and provides access to more than 1,000 stocks listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). Users can trade shares without opening a traditional brokerage account or converting their funds into Hong Kong dollars, simplifying access to one of Asia’s largest equity markets. The service, however, is not available to users located in Hong Kong.
With this launch, investors can use USDT to fund their stock trading accounts and gain exposure to a wide range of Hong Kong-listed companies. The initial lineup includes major corporations such as Tencent Holdings, HSBC Holdings, Xiaomi, Meituan, BYD, China Mobile, Ping An Insurance, AIA Group, and battery manufacturer CATL. Gate said the number of available securities may expand further based on market demand and regulatory developments.
Account Structure, Trading Hours, and Integration With the Existing US Equity Platform
Hong Kong stock trading is integrated into the same account infrastructure that Gate already uses for U.S. equities. Users can transfer USDT from their Spot Account or Unified Account into a dedicated Stock Account and begin trading without additional registration requirements. While transactions are funded through USDT, stock prices, portfolio valuations, and profit-and-loss calculations are displayed in Hong Kong dollars (HKD).
Unlike U.S. stocks available on the platform, Hong Kong equities can only be traded during regular market hours and do not support pre-market or after-hours trading sessions.
The expansion builds on Gate’s existing stock trading business, which already offers access to more than 10,000 U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) across major exchanges including the NYSE and Nasdaq. The platform also supports fractional share investing, allowing users to purchase portions of high-priced stocks with relatively small amounts of capital.
Gate’s Unified Investment Vision and Cross-Asset Expansion Strategy
Gate’s latest move reflects a broader trend among crypto platforms seeking to diversify beyond digital assets and offer traditional investment opportunities. By combining cryptocurrency services, stock trading, pre-IPO products, and public market access within a single ecosystem, Gate aims to create a unified investment platform that caters to both crypto enthusiasts and traditional investors.As competition intensifies among digital asset exchanges, the integration of Hong Kong equities strengthens Gate’s position in the expanding market for cross-asset investing. The company said future development efforts will focus on increasing global equity coverage, broadening financial product offerings, and improving accessibility for investors looking to diversify across multiple asset classes.
