In the world of crypto contract trading, every opening and closing position not only brings profit and loss fluctuations—it also quietly accumulates a form of "hidden wealth": Gate Contract Points. Since the launch of this incentive system in October 2025, Gate has distributed approximately 3.7 million USDT in airdrop rewards to over 264,000 users. The highest cumulative earnings redeemed by a single account have exceeded 2,600 USDT.
A true structural shift occurred on February 9, 2026. On this day, Gate announced that trading volume and account balances from TradFi products would officially be included in the contract points calculation, breaking down the incentive barriers between crypto contracts and traditional financial assets. For traders active in markets like gold, forex, and stock indices, this means "one trade, multiple points" is now a reality.
The Essence of Gate Contract Points
Before diving into the points acquisition mechanism, it’s crucial to clarify one core concept: Gate Contract Points cannot be withdrawn directly or transferred. They are fundamentally different from GT or USDT—those are assets, which can be stored and moved; points, on the other hand, are entitlement vouchers that must be used within a specific period to complete the closed loop from "action" to "reward."
The value of points lies in redemption. Users can exchange accumulated Gate Contract Points for cash tokens, position trial vouchers, contract experience funds, or participate in early-stage airdrops for popular projects. According to official Gate data, the highest cumulative reward redeemed by a single account has surpassed 2,600 USDT. While points themselves are not assets, they can be redeemed for actual asset benefits—this is the underlying value logic.
How TradFi Trading Volume Is Integrated into the Points System
Starting February 9, 2026, at 08:00 (UTC), trading volume and account balances from Gate’s TradFi products are officially included in the contract points calculation. This upgrade retains the original scoring rules for perpetual contract trading volume and further connects the crypto contract and TradFi trading systems, enabling users to accumulate contract points while trading global assets like gold, forex, indices, and stocks.
Key rules include:
TradFi trading volume is converted at a rate of 20% into effective contract trading volume. For example, if a user generates 10,000 USDx in TradFi product trading volume in a day, the effective trading volume counted for points is 2,000 USDT (10,000 × 20%). This effective trading volume is combined with perpetual contract trading volume for Gate Contract Points calculation.
The conversion rate may be adjusted dynamically based on market conditions and operational strategies. Any changes will be announced separately. Gate temporarily increased the TradFi conversion coefficient from the standard 0.2 to 0.4 between March 5 and March 11, 2026, offering a limited-time "double points" boost.
Additionally, available balances in TradFi accounts are now included alongside perpetual contract account balances for daily asset snapshot scoring. TradFi balances and perpetual contract account balances are unified in the contract points balance calculation, with effective balances participating in the corresponding points calculation and entitlement determination.
Three Tracks for Earning Contract Points
Gate Contract Points can be earned through trading volume, asset balances, and TradFi, with all three tracks operating in parallel. They do not conflict and can be accumulated together.
Contract Trading Volume Track
This is the most direct source of points. For every 400 USDT of effective contract trading volume completed, users earn 1 point. The more you trade, the more you earn, with no daily cap.
Specific conversion examples:
- 40,000 USDT effective trading volume in a day → 100 points earned the next day
- 400,000 USDT effective trading volume in a day → 1,000 points earned the next day
Both opening and closing trading volumes are counted. However, the following are excluded: API channel trades, stablecoin trading pairs, copy trading, and bot trading volumes. Market makers, corporate accounts, and institutional users are not eligible for this points program.
Asset Holding Track
Even without frequent trading, simply holding assets in a contract account allows users to steadily earn Gate Contract Points. The system takes a daily snapshot at 07:59:59 (UTC) of USDT and BTC assets (valued in USD) in contract accounts, awarding fixed points based on balance ranges.
Balance ranges and daily points:
- 100 – 1,000 USDT: 1 point per day
- 1,000 – 10,000 USDT: 2 points per day
- 10,000 – 100,000 USDT: 3 points per day
- ≥ 100,000 USDT: 4 points per day
Using Gate market data as of April 16, 2026: Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at $74,702.6, Ethereum (ETH) at $2,354.81. If a user holds about 0.34 BTC or roughly 11 ETH in their contract account, they reach the third tier of $10,000 to $100,000, earning 3 points daily. Over 30 days, asset holding alone can accumulate 90 points.
Assets must be stored in the contract account. Funds in savings accounts (like Earn), or spot accounts, are not included in the snapshot. If using a unified account mode, the system will take the USDT and BTC balances from the spot account under the unified account for snapshot calculation.
TradFi Trading Track
The TradFi track is a new source of points introduced after the structural upgrade in 2026. Gate’s TradFi products cover four major segments: gold, forex, stock indices, and stock CFDs. All products in the TradFi section allow USDT as collateral for trading.
TradFi Points Acquisition Rules:
- TradFi contract trading volume is converted at 20% into effective contract trading volume
- For every 400 USDT of converted effective trading volume, users earn 1 point
- Effective trading volume can be combined with perpetual contract trading volume for calculation
TradFi Balance Points Rules:
- TradFi account available balances are unified with perpetual contract account balances for balance points calculation
- The specific balance points rules are consistent with the existing contract points balance rules
This means that even if the crypto market enters a period of low volatility or consolidation, users can continue to accumulate Gate Contract Points through diversified asset trading in gold, forex, and stock indices, achieving the "one trade, multiple points" effect.
Accelerated Points Accumulation Pathways for Gold, Forex, and Index Trading
Gold Trading
Gold, as a traditional safe-haven asset, often complements the volatility of cryptocurrencies. Since 2026, the international gold market has seen significant fluctuations—with prices in January consistently breaking historical highs, peaking near $5,600 per ounce. This high-volatility environment creates more trading opportunities.
In Gate’s TradFi section, users can participate in gold CFD trading through pairs like XAU/USD. Every $10,000 in trading volume is converted into $2,000 in effective trading volume, earning 5 points.
Forex Trading
Global forex market volatility intensified in 2026. The US dollar index fell 9.37% in 2025, with an even greater decline in 2026. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East reshaped global currency markets, with the dollar surging nearly 3% in a single month and non-dollar currencies facing broad pressure. This volatility provides rich trading scenarios for forex traders.
Gate’s TradFi forex section offers multiple forex CFD pairs, covering major and some emerging market currencies. Forex trading also follows the 20% conversion rule, and trading volume can be combined with gold, indices, and other products for calculation.
Index Trading
As of April 16, 2026, all three major US stock indices recorded declines in Q1 2026, with the S&P 500 down about 7%—the worst quarterly performance since 2022. However, AI-related stocks continue to attract significant capital, and the S&P 500 briefly touched the psychological 7,000-point mark in early February.
Gate’s index section now offers perpetual contracts for global major indices like NAS100, UK100, and SPX500, supporting 24/7 trading. 20% of index trading volume is converted into effective trading volume for points accumulation.
Stock Trading
As of April 13, 2026, Gate has launched over 30 new perpetual contract products for stocks and ETFs throughout 2026, covering tech giants, aerospace and defense leaders, consumer goods giants, and core ETFs. Stock contract trading volume is also counted at 20% for points calculation.
Recently launched stock products include pre-IPO targets like OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as Hong Kong blue chips such as Tencent, Meituan, and Xiaomi. By trading these stock contracts, users can allocate equity assets while simultaneously accumulating Gate Contract Points.
The 15-Day Validity Constraint
Gate Contract Points are subject to a strict rolling expiration mechanism. Each batch of points is valid for only 15 days from the date of issuance, following a "first in, first out" consumption principle. When users redeem points, the system deducts the oldest, soon-to-expire points first.
The system does not send notifications or app push alerts before points expire. Unused points are automatically deducted upon expiration and cannot be restored. In other words, "forgetting to use" points is not considered a valid appeal under the rules.
The balance shown on the points page is the sum of all unexpired points, but this total is not fully available. If 150 points in your account will expire in three days, your actual usable amount is much lower than the displayed number.
To maximize efficiency, it’s recommended to check your points balance every 5 to 7 days and regularly clear batches nearing expiration. Treat points like fresh milk, not fine wine—timely redemption is the only way to maximize their value.
Conclusion
Including TradFi trading volume in the Gate Contract Points system marks the expansion of points acquisition channels from purely crypto contracts to the global multi-asset space. The synchronized accumulation mechanism for gold, forex, indices, and stocks ensures that every cross-market operation can be converted into quantifiable entitlements. The value of points ultimately depends on timing—don’t overlook the 15-day rolling window. Regular redemption and clearing are the keys to closing the loop from trading activity to actual rewards before entitlements expire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will the conversion rate for TradFi trading volume change?
A: The conversion rate may be dynamically adjusted based on market conditions and operational strategies. The current rate is 20%. Gate has temporarily increased the conversion coefficient to 40% during specific events. Any future changes will be announced separately.
Q: How is the TradFi balance points calculated?
A: TradFi account available balances are unified with perpetual contract account balances for points calculation. The specific rules are consistent with the existing contract points balance rules, awarding 1 to 4 points daily based on asset value ranges.
Q: Can expired points be restored?
A: No. Each batch of Gate Contract Points is valid for 15 days and follows a "first in, first out" consumption principle. Unused points are automatically deducted upon expiration and cannot be restored.
Q: How can points be redeemed for entitlements?
A: Points cannot be withdrawn directly but can be exchanged for cash tokens, position trial vouchers, contract experience funds, or participation in early-stage airdrops for popular projects. Gate regularly holds contract points airdrop events, allowing users to redeem rewards such as GUSD and USDT trial vouchers. As of January 2026, the highest cumulative earnings redeemed by a single account have exceeded 2,600 USDT.
Q: Which trades are excluded from points calculation?
A: API channel trades, stablecoin trading pairs, copy trading, and bot trading volumes are excluded from points calculation. Market makers, corporate accounts, and institutional users are not eligible for this points program.
