Gate.com

Gate was established in 2013 and provides digital asset trading and related blockchain services to users globally. The platform reports serving more than 58 million+ users and supports spot, futures, and margin trading, as well as wealth management products for over 5,000+ cryptocurrencies and 12,500+ stock assets.

Who Are the Gate Founders?

CEO Lin Han, B.Eng. Software and M.S. Mathematics & Computer Science, founded the exchange with the goal of creating a secure, Bitcoin-first trading environment.

When Did Gate Launch?

Operations began in 2013 under the name Bter; Gate Technology Inc. acquired and rebranded it to Gate in autumn 2017.

Where Is Gate Located?

Headquartered in the Cayman Islands, with regulatory footprints in Malta, Italy, Gibraltar, Bahamas, Hong Kong, Dubai (VARA, April 2025) and Japan (acquired licence, 2024).

Gate Restricted Countries

Cuba, Sudan, Syria, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Pakistan, Crimea, and parts of the U.S. (WA, NY) and Canada.

What Coins Are Supported on Gate?

Top 20 market-cap assets plus 5,000+ cryptocurrencies, offering one of the broadest alt-coin selections in the industry.