Gate CrossEx: An Exchange-Native Answer to the Institutional Capital Fragmentation Problem

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Gate CrossEx is a new beta product from Gate that pools margin across five crypto exchanges and settles collateral internally instead of on-chain. The product targets institutional desks that run arbitrage, fee-sensitive, or high-volume trading strategies across multiple venues. It aims to reduce capital fragmentation, improve margin efficiency, and cut liquidation risk during volatile market moves. The article also highlights early traction, noting steep onboarding-driven AUM growth since launch. Key open questions include supported-venue expansion, absolute AUM disclosure, and whether peers will copy the model.

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