What is xStocks?

Figure:https://xstocks.com/

xStocks is a compliant physical asset tokenization project launched by Backed Finance, focusing on issuing crypto tokens that can be traded on-chain with a 1:1 collateralization of publicly traded stocks worldwide. xStocks is an innovative embodiment of the fusion of blockchain and traditional finance, with each token representing real existing company shares, issued with full asset collateral. Users can buy stocks just like purchasing tokens, enabling borderless investment.

What are the highlights of the xStocks section launched on Gate?

In July 2025, Gate announced its official launch.xStocks Zoneand openSpot Trading and USDT settled perpetual contract tradingUsers can use USDT to go long or short on stock assets within the zone, and can choose a leverage of 1-10 times for trading based on their risk preference.

The biggest advantage of the xStocks zone is:

• 24/7 around-the-clock tradingNo longer restricted by the opening hours of traditional stock markets;
• on-chain free transferCan be freely transferred between wallets, used for DeFi scenarios or staking;
• Support fractional share investmentYou don’t need to buy whole shares; you can participate with a small amount.
• One-click long and shortYou can participate whether bullish or bearish, flexible investment;
• Support Alpha tradingLower slippage, faster matching, more suitable for professional users;
• Seamless integration of multiple ecosystemsSupports the SOL public chain and is compatible with multi-chain asset management.

Which popular xStocks assets are supported?

The first phase of Gate’s xStocks supports 8 major mainstream stock tokens, covering leading tech stocks and core financial assets in the US market, including:

• COINX(Coinbase)
• AAPLX(Apple)
• NVDAX（NVIDIA）
• CRCLX(Circle)
• METAX(Meta/Facebook)
• HOODX(Robinhood)
• TSLAX(Tesla)
• GOOGLX(Google)

In addition, exclusive trading pairs for the Alpha zone have also been launched, including:

• MSTRx(MicroStrategy)
• SPYx(S&P 500 ETF)

All assets are deployed on the SOL chain, benefiting from fast transfers and low Gas costs.

How to trade xStocks on Gate?

Figure:https://www.gate.com/trade/AAPLX_USDT

Users can easily participate in xStocks investment through the web version or Gate App:

1. After logging into your account, go to the 【Assets】 - 【Spot】 - search for tokens like “AAPLX” to recharge;
2. Open the [Trading] page, select [Spot] or [Contract], and switch to the corresponding xStocks market;
3. Supports various ordering methods such as market price, limit price, take profit, and stop loss.
4. Advanced users can enter the 【Alpha】 zone to enjoy better liquidity and slippage control.

The operation path using the App is also very clear:

• Recharge path: [Assets] - [Spot] - [Recharge] - Search for the corresponding xStock token
• Transaction Path: [Transaction] - [Spot/Contract/Alpha] - Search for corresponding trading market

Multiple rewards are coming, xStocks sector limited-time benefits are being released.

Figure:https://www.gate.com/campaigns/1406

Currently,Gate is focusing on promoting the xStocks area trading, attracting users to participate through a series of rewarding activities.Including the ongoing “xStocks Area Trading CompetitionUsers can receive up to 100 USDT if their daily trading volume reaches the standard, and they can get an additional 200 USDT for continuous challenges. In addition, there are “New User First Order GiftNew users who sign up and complete their first transaction or deposit will have the opportunity to receive a 100 USDT contract experience voucher and 10 GT, and can also participate in daily lottery draws, share in the trading volume prize pool, and enjoy benefits such as rebates for reaching deposit targets.

This round of activities covers multiple popular contract trading pairs, such as COINX, AAPLX, NVDAX, etc., for a limited time of 8 days, first come first served. For new and old users who want to experience the xStocks sector, it is an opportunity not to be missed.

Click the link to learn more:https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/45924

Why choose xStocks?

xStocks has built a bridge between traditional stock investors and cryptocurrency users, with clear advantages:

• No need for brokers or bank accountsJust need an encrypted wallet or Gate account.
• Low investment thresholdsupports fractional shares, allowing small amounts of capital to participate;
• Support high-leverage perpetual tradingfor professional investors;
• full asset collateralprovided by Backed Finance with transparent protection;
• compatible with multi-chain ecosystemmore DeFi protocols and staking rewards can be connected in the future.

In addition, Gate will dynamically adjust parameters such as contract leverage, funding rates, and maintenance margin based on market risk conditions to ensure user trading experience and system stability.

Summary: The future trend of on-chain stocks

The emergence of xStocks is reshaping the investment approach in traditional financial markets. With the wave of asset tokenization sweeping the globe, Gate’s collaboration with xStocks not only brings a more open and free trading method but also provides users with a safer and more transparent on-chain stock investment experience. In the future, xStocks is expected to launch more internationally popular stock assets and continuously expand into more public chain ecosystems, offering global investors a truly “borderless stock trading” new channel.

If you are already familiar with cryptocurrency trading, then xStocks is undoubtedly your next investment target; if you are a stock investor, it is also worth trying to participate in new opportunities in the global market using on-chain methods.