[First launch: Gate Precious Metals Zone will launch XAL (aluminum), XCU (copper), XNI (nickel), XPB (lead).] ..] The Gate Precious Metals Zone will launch XAL (aluminum), XCU (copper), XNI (nickel), XPB (lead) perpetual contract live trading (USDT settlement) on January 27, 2026 at 16:00 (UTC+8), supporting 1-10 times long and short operations, with leverage ratios that can be chosen at the time of placing an order. The XALUSDT perpetual contract is a trading code for aluminum denominated in US dollars. XALUSDT perpetual contract live trading link: https://www. ((((gate.com))))/zh/futures/USDT/XAL_USDT The XCAmericaDT perpetual contract is a trading code for copper denominated in US dollars. XCAmericaDT perpetual contract live trading link: https://www. ((((gate.com))))/zh/futures/USDT/XCU_USDT The XNIUSDT perpetual contract is a trading code for nickel denominated in US dollars. XNIUSDT perpetual contract live trading link: https://www. ((((gate.com))))/zh/futures/USDT/XNI_USDT XPBUSDT perpetual contract is a trading code for lead denominated in US dollars. XPBUSDT perpetual contract live trading link: https://www. ((((gate.com))))/zh/futures/USDT/XPB_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. -The marked price of the contract will follow conventional algorithms, and due to the specific trading cycle of the external market referenced by this product index, during abnormal trading hours, the index price of the contract will enter a quote holding state, that is, the index price will continue to use the last valid quote before entering that period. Users are advised to closely monitor the activity of external reference sources when trading such contracts, set reasonable take profit and stop loss, and prevent price volatility risks caused by changes in liquidity. Gate team January 27th, 2026