[Initial launch: Gate Contract Stock Zone will launch BX (Blackstone Group), CRDO (Merck&Co.) and other 3...] The Gate Contract Stock Zone will be launched on June 8, 2026 at 17:00 (UTC+8) for live trading of BX (Blackstone Group), CRDO (Merck&Co.), and AXTI (Ankotech) perpetual contracts (USDT settlement), supporting 1-20 times long and short positions. Leverage ratios can be chosen at the time of placing an order. BX (Blackstone Group): The world's largest alternative asset management company. Our business covers private equity, real estate, credit, insurance, and hedge fund solutions. BX perpetual contract live trading link: https://www. (((gate.com)))/zh/futures/USDT/BX_USDT CRDO (Merck&Co.): The leader in AI high-speed interconnect chips. Core products: AEC active high-speed cable (HiWire), high-speed optical DSP, SerDes IP. NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon AI cluster core suppliers. Real time trading link for CRDO perpetual contract: https://www. (((gate.com)))/zh/futures/USDT/CRDO_USDT AXTI: Compound semiconductor substrate oligopoly. Core products: Indium phosphide InP, Gallium arsenide GaAs, Germanium Ge substrates. The world's only energy producing 8-inch InP, with Sumitomo monopolizing 95% of global production capacity, is the core upstream material for AI optical modules. AXTI perpetual contract live trading link: https://www. (((gate.com)))/zh/futures/USDT/AXTI_USDT Note: Regarding the launch time: If there is a significant price fluctuation in the early stage, the launch time of the contract may be delayed, and the specific launch time will be adjusted according to the actual situation. Regarding the adjustment of trading parameters: In order to prevent market risks and optimize user trading experience, Gate will adjust trading parameters such as funding rates, minimum price changes, maximum leverage, risk limits, and maintenance margin in a timely manner based on actual situations. Gate team June 8th, 2026