PANews reported on March 26 that global market volatility intensified over the past week, putting pressure on crypto assets overall, with BTC falling below the $70,000 mark. In terms of funding, both BTC and ETH ETFs experienced net outflows, slowing short-term inflows, but overall AUM remained high. On-chain, DEX liquidity continued to concentrate on leading protocols; in the derivatives market, funding rates remained negative, implied volatility was high, and the market was still pricing in uncertainty.

Against this backdrop, Gate's institutional business performed relatively steadily, with its contract trading significantly outperforming the market, increasing its market share in spot and derivatives by 38% and 33%, respectively. Furthermore, in BeInCrypto's "Best for Institutional Crypto Trading Platforms 2026" ranking, Gate was named "Best for Institutional Trading," ranking first overall. The platform offers over 4,500 trading pairs, covering spot, futures, and TradeFi assets, and leverages approximately 2 millisecond low-latency matching, deep liquidity, and a tiered fee structure to enhance trading efficiency. In an environment of persistent market uncertainty, these capabilities are becoming a crucial competitive dimension for institutional trading platforms.