Gate Partners with Alpaca for USDT Fractional Real Stock Trading

Gate announced a partnership with Alpaca to expand access to real stock trading for eligible users via a unified multi-asset platform. The launch enables trading 10,000+ stocks and ETFs across major US venues such as NYSE and Nasdaq. Gate supports fractional shares with a minimum order size of $1. Through its unified account, users can trade stocks and ETFs using USDT, aiming to connect crypto rails with traditional market access in one interface. Alpaca will supply the regulated brokerage infrastructure, handling execution, clearing, settlement, custody, and dividend payments/corporate actions. The model is API-first and self-clearing. For crypto traders, this is more of a cross-asset on-ramp and sentiment driver than a direct catalyst. Any incremental impact would likely be indirect (e.g., USDT usage for brokerage activity) rather than a major move in token prices. Gate positions this as part of a broader multi-asset roadmap, with expansion beyond equities into indices, commodities, metals, and FX—reinforcing the trend toward TradFi access delivered through API-first, crypto-adjacent platforms. Key companies mentioned: Gate (54M+ users) and Alpaca (infrastructure for 10M+ brokerage accounts across 40+ countries).