HTX’s official Apply to List page offers two routes, Initial Listing for projects not listed on any DEX or CEX and Direct Listing for projects already listed elsewhere, asks whether you already have contact with an HTX BD manager, and requires agreement to HTX’s Listing Terms; questions go to [email protected]. Gate takes applications at gate.com/listing, after which its business development team contacts the project; Gate tells applicants to verify BD identities on its official verification page and to be cautious about unexpected emails requesting payment. Neither page states fees or timelines.
Key takeaways
- HTX: choose Initial (not listed anywhere) or Direct (already listed elsewhere).
- Gate: apply, then Gate’s BD team contacts you.
- Neither page states fees or timelines; terms come from BD conversations.
- Verify every BD contact through the exchange’s official channel before sharing anything or paying.
Side by side
| HTX | Gate | |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Apply to List page | gate.com/listing |
| Routes | Initial Listing (no DEX/CEX yet) or Direct Listing (already listed elsewhere) | One application |
| Next step | Form asks whether you already have an HTX BD contact | Gate’s BD team contacts the project |
| Terms | Must agree to HTX Listing Terms and Conditions | Discussed with BD |
| Verifying contacts | Official listing email: [email protected] | Official verification page; official X account |
| Fees and timing | Not stated on the page | Not stated on the page |
What this means for preparation
Because both processes run through BD conversations, write down what you will and won’t agree to before the first call: venues, pairs, launch date, and who provides liquidity. Ask for every commercial term in writing from a verified address. Have your data room and market maker ready so the conversation is about launch planning, not catching up. Check your gaps with the readiness score.
Frequently asked questions
Does HTX or Gate charge a listing fee?
Neither application page states a fee. Terms are discussed with each exchange’s BD team, so confirm the identity of anyone quoting terms through the exchange’s official channel first. See CEX listing fees.
Which HTX route should we choose?
HTX’s page says Initial Listing is for projects not listed on any DEX or CEX, and Direct Listing is for projects already listed on another DEX or CEX. If your token already trades on-chain, that counts as a DEX listing.
How do we know a Gate or HTX contact is real?
Gate provides an official verification page for BD identities and points to its official X account. For HTX, use the official listing email given on the Apply to List page. See listing scams and fake agents.
Sources
Last reviewed 12 November 2026. Exchange and platform policies change; always confirm on the official page before acting.