Gate TradFi New Developments: How to Trade Gold and Crude Oil Seamlessly on Gate?

As of March 16, according to the latest market data from Gate, the global commodities market has experienced significant volatility under the dual influence of geopolitical and macroeconomic factors. This presents new opportunities and challenges for traders.

• Crude Oil (Brent): Currently priced at $104.5 per barrel, up 0.65% in 24 hours. Although intraday prices briefly fell below $100 due to news such as Japan releasing reserves, geopolitical supply risks continue to support oil prices at high levels.
• Gold: Currently priced at $5,012 per ounce, down 0.15% in 24 hours. Gold prices have recently been pressured by a strengthening dollar, with prices oscillating near the $5,000 mark, reflecting a complex struggle between its role as a safe-haven asset and rate suppression.

Gate TradFi Latest Developments: Building a Super Gateway Connecting Two Worlds

In the TradFi sector, Gate has been making frequent moves, aiming to provide users with a seamless “one account, trade globally” experience. By early 2026, Gate has achieved a series of key breakthroughs, making it easier than ever to participate in crude oil and gold trading with your crypto assets.

Compliance as the Foundation of Trust

Compliance is the bridge connecting the crypto world with traditional finance. Recently, Gate has made significant progress in global regulatory compliance:

• Deepening in Europe: Its subsidiary, Gate Technology Ltd, received a payment institution license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (based on PSD2), enabling compliant payment solutions across the EU and strengthening the connection between Web3 and TradFi.
• Expansion in the US: Gate US obtained a money transfer license (MTL) in Maine, increasing its total MTL licenses to 34 across 46 US jurisdictions, laying a solid foundation for compliant services for local users.

Infrastructure Upgrades: TradFi API and Unified Accounts

For professional traders and quant teams, the TradFi API launched on February 28 is a revolutionary tool.

• Multi-Asset Coverage: You can programmatically connect and trade traditional assets such as forex, precious metals (gold, silver), indices, and commodities (crude oil).
• Unified Margin: The biggest breakthrough is that you can use USDT as a universal margin to trade both cryptocurrencies and traditional financial CFDs within the same account, without complex fiat conversions.
• High Performance and Leverage: Supports automated trading and real-time data retrieval, with leverage up to 500x, providing underlying technology support for quantitative strategies.

Ecosystem Extension: Private Wealth Management

Targeting high-net-worth individuals, Gate is bringing traditional private banking models into the crypto space. Private clients can enjoy institutional-level fee rates comparable to VIP 15+ (spot order fees as low as 0.000%), access exclusive subscription channels for star quant private funds, and earn significantly higher returns—such as VIP 12+ clients enjoying a 4.0% annualized USDT stable investment yield—achieving diversified and stable asset allocation.

How to Trade Oil and Gold on Gate?

Leveraging the powerful infrastructure above, trading crude oil and gold on Gate is now very straightforward. Currently, Gate’s comprehensive commodities and metals products are fully covered.

Simply log in to the Gate App or Web platform, go to the “Contracts” or “Commodities” section, and find these products. Professional users can also utilize the TradFi API for programmatic trading to seize market opportunities instantly.

In-Depth Analysis: Why Focus on Oil and Gold Now?

Understanding the current market environment helps you better deploy Gate’s tools for strategic positioning.

Oil: Volatility Driven by Geopolitical Risks

Recent sharp price swings are mainly due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. As a critical chokepoint for global oil transportation, any disturbance here directly impacts supply.

• Supply Disruption Risks: Iran’s blockade and subsequent conflicts threaten severe disruptions to global oil supplies. The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns this could be one of the worst interruptions in history.
• Reserve Interventions: To stabilize prices, the US has launched large-scale strategic petroleum reserve releases (initial 86 million barrels), and Japan has released its largest reserves ever (about 80 million barrels), partially offsetting geopolitical risk premiums.
• Market Focus: Traders should closely monitor US-Iran relations, coalition formations, and reserve policies. Gate’s 24-hour trading volume data shows active trading in oil contracts, reflecting high market attention.

Gold: The Tug-of-War Between Rate Cut Expectations and Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices hover around $5,000, driven by two opposing forces:

• Downward Pressure: Sticky US January PCE inflation data, a strengthening dollar index (returning to 100), and delayed Fed rate cut expectations weaken gold’s appeal as a non-yielding asset.
• Support Factors: Ongoing Middle East conflicts, global trade concerns, and stock market volatility continue to bolster gold’s safe-haven status. According to the World Gold Council, despite a slowdown in central bank gold purchases in January, Goldman Sachs has significantly raised its gold price forecast to $5,400 (by December 2026), and Morgan Stanley sees it reaching $5,700.

Conclusion

Amid increasing global macro volatility, oil and gold demonstrate unique trading value. With Gate’s latest breakthroughs in compliance, products, and technology—from the unified TradFi API accounts to comprehensive asset coverage—you have a secure, efficient, and convenient gateway. Whether you are bullish on geopolitical risks or hedging macro uncertainties, you can deploy your global trading strategies easily with just one Gate account.

Visit the Gate TradFi section now and start your oil and gold trading journey!