Gate has launched a new ARXUSDT perpetual contract on its USDT-margined futures platform, expanding its derivatives lineup for active traders.
The contract supports both long and short positions and offers leverage of up to 20x. Traders can choose leverage levels starting from 1x depending on their risk preference and market outlook. The product is now available on Gate Futures through its USDT perpetual trading interface.
Gate said trading parameters such as funding rates, tick size, maximum leverage, maintenance margin, and risk limits may be adjusted over time depending on market conditions. This is aimed at keeping the contract stable during periods of high volatility and managing platform-wide risk exposure.
Gate Futures New Listing: $ARX
🔹 Trading Pairs: $ARX / $USDT
🔹 Trading Starts: Now Open
🔹 Supports 1 – 20x LeverageTrade : https://t.co/ybmPPuUus9
More details: https://t.co/Ps7hvGDKhC pic.twitter.com/B6PuOdibrP— Gate (@Gate) June 23, 2026
Derivatives markets grow as exchanges compete for trading volume and liquidity
The launch comes as crypto exchanges continue to expand their derivatives offerings to capture more trading activity across global markets.
Perpetual contracts remain one of the most widely used crypto products because they allow traders to speculate on price direction without expiry dates. They are also commonly used for hedging exposure in spot portfolios, especially during volatile market periods.
In recent years, exchanges have increasingly focused on adding new perpetual listings to attract both retail and professional traders. Product depth, leverage options, and liquidity incentives have become key factors in competition between platforms.
Gate’s latest listing fits into the push to increase activity on futures markets, where trading volumes often exceed spot markets during periods of strong price movement.
Do higher leverage products add liquidity, but also increase liquidation risk pressure?
The addition of up to 20x leverage increases both opportunity and risk for traders using the ARXUSDT contract.
Leverage allows users to control larger positions with smaller capital, which can improve capital efficiency in fast-moving markets. However, it also increases the likelihood of forced liquidations if prices move sharply in the opposite direction.
This makes risk controls such as margin requirements, liquidation thresholds, and funding rate adjustments more important for maintaining market stability. While higher leverage can attract more trading activity and liquidity, it also tends to increase short-term volatility in open positions. Exchanges typically balance this by adjusting risk parameters dynamically, especially during periods of heightened market activity or sudden price swings.
Notably, Gate released its latest Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, showing an overall reserve ratio of 115% as of June 22, 2026. The figure means the exchange holds more assets than are required to cover customer balances, remaining above the industry benchmark of 100%.
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