Gate Introduces Zero-Fee Trading For Eligible US Stocks And ETFs, Becoming First Digital Asset Platform To Eliminate Commission Fees | Metaverse Post

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Published: July 31, 2026 at 8:12 am Updated: July 31, 2026 at 8:12 am

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Global digital asset trading platform Gate has upgraded its equity trading services, introducing a zero-fee structure for eligible United States stocks and exchange-traded funds. The company states that it is the first platform in the digital asset industry to eliminate its own trading fees on qualifying buy and sell orders for American securities.

Under the new fee schedule, Gate waives its trading fee on eligible U.S. stocks and ETFs and does not impose a minimum trading fee, account opening fee, or account maintenance fee. The change is intended to lower the cost of investing in American equity markets and improve accessibility for global users.

Nevertheless, traders remain responsible for certain third-party charges associated with activity in U.S. markets. These include settlement fees assessed at zero point zero zero three dollars per share on both buy and sell orders, with a maximum of zero point zero five percent of the transaction value. The Securities and Exchange Commission regulatory fee and the Trading Activity Fee apply exclusively to sell orders. The SEC fee is set at twenty dollars and sixty cents per one million dollars of sell-side principal, though transactions valued at five hundred dollars or less are exempt. The Trading Activity Fee is charged at zero point zero zero zero one nine five dollars per share, with sell orders of fifty shares or fewer exempt, and is capped at nine dollars and seventy-nine cents per execution. The Consolidated Audit Trail Fee applies to both sides of a trade at zero point zero zero zero zero zero three dollars per share. For American Depositary Receipts, issuers or custodian banks may levy custody fees typically ranging from one to three cents per share depending on the terms of the underlying instrument.

Following the implementation of zero-fee mode, trading volume from U.S. stock transactions will no longer count toward Gate’s VIP tier calculations.

Global Market Coverage, Fractional Trading Capabilities, and Strategic Vision for Multi-Asset Expansion

Gate maintains a comprehensive global stock trading ecosystem operating twenty-four hours a day across the United States, Hong Kong, and South Korea. The platform facilitates trading in more than ten thousand U.S. stocks and ETFs, over one thousand five hundred Hong Kong-listed equities, and more than one thousand Korean securities, offering access to over twelve thousand five hundred instruments worldwide. Available features include fractional share trading with a minimum purchase of zero point zero one shares, entitlement to stock dividends, cross-broker transfer capabilities for U.S. and Hong Kong equities, and support for corporate actions including stock splits and reverse stock splits.

The fee restructuring forms part of Gate’s broader initiative to enhance its global multi-asset trading environment. By removing its own commissions on eligible American securities, the platform aims to reduce barriers to equity investment and enable a wider range of participants to access global capital markets with greater cost efficiency. Gate has indicated plans to continue expanding its international stock coverage, refining its trading products, and accelerating the integration of traditional financial assets with digital infrastructure to deliver a more open and accessible global investment platform.

Alisa, a dedicated journalist at the MPost, specializes in crypto, AI, investments, and the expansive realm of Web3. With a keen eye for emerging trends and technologies, she delivers comprehensive coverage to inform and engage readers in the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance.

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