Gate Contract Points serve as a rights certificate system designed to quantify user trading activity and asset engagement within the Gate contract ecosystem. These points cannot be withdrawn, transferred, or traded. Instead, they function solely as a basis for participating in platform ecosystem activities, determining eligibility for airdrop rewards and corresponding redemption rights.
Three Parallel Tracks for Earning Points
There are three independent and cumulative channels through which users can earn Gate Contract Points. The system updates and displays the detailed points earned from the previous day by 12:00 PM Beijing time (UTC+8) each day.
Contract Trading Volume Channel
The primary way to accumulate points is through valid contract trading volume. For every 400 USDT in valid trading volume, the system awards 1 point, with no daily cap. Both opening and closing trades are included in the calculation.
Please note that trades submitted via API, stablecoin trading pairs, copy trading, and bot trading volumes do not count toward point accumulation in this channel.
Account Balance Channel
At 07:59:59 AM Beijing time (UTC+8) each day, the system takes a snapshot of the USDT and BTC balances in users’ contract accounts. Based on the asset value at the snapshot time, a fixed number of points are awarded according to the following tiers:
- Account asset value between 100 USDT and 1,000 USDT: 1 point per day
- Account asset value between 1,000 USDT and 10,000 USDT: 2 points per day
- Account asset value between 10,000 USDT and 100,000 USDT: 3 points per day
- Account asset value exceeding 100,000 USDT: 4 points per day
As of April 23, 2026, for reference, the Bitcoin price is $78,148.6. If a user holds approximately 0.34 BTC in their contract account, their asset value falls into the 3 points per day tier.
TradFi Product Trading Channel
Starting from February 9, 2026, trading volume and account balances for Gate TradFi products have been included in the contract points system. TradFi products cover gold, forex, stock indices, and equity CFDs. Trading volume from these products is counted at 20% of its value toward valid contract trading volume. Additionally, USDx balances in TradFi accounts are included in the daily asset snapshot for point calculation.
This integration allows users to continue accumulating points through cross-asset trading activities, even during periods of low volatility in the crypto market.
Referral Channel
For every new user successfully invited to participate in contract trading, the inviter receives additional points. The maximum number of points that can be earned through referrals is capped at 3 points per day.
Points Validity and Redemption Rules
Each batch of points is valid for 15 days from the date of issuance. Points not used within this period will be automatically cleared by the system and cannot be restored.
Points are consumed on a "first in, first out" basis. When redeeming points for rewards, the system deducts the oldest points—the ones closest to expiration—first. Users should monitor the "Expiring Soon" label on the points page and complete redemptions within the validity period.
The 15-day validity is designed to maintain a dynamic balance between supply and demand within the points system, preventing value dilution from indefinite accumulation.
Use Cases for Points
Users can participate in ongoing airdrop campaigns via the points page, redeeming accumulated points for assets or rights with real utility. The main use cases currently include the following:
Redeem for Stablecoins or Platform Tokens
Users can directly exchange a specified number of points for GUSD stablecoins or GT platform tokens. These redemptions are final, and the assets received can be withdrawn or used for further trading on the platform. In recent campaigns, users have redeemed 25 GUSD worth of rewards for 15 points.
Participate in Project Airdrop Redemptions
Points can be used to join airdrop redemption events for selected emerging projects. In past events, users have redeemed 10,000 PUMP tokens for 130 points or 460 DEEP tokens for 120 points. The specific redemption ratios and eligibility requirements are determined by the current event announcements.
Offset Contract Trading Fees
Users can enable the "Use Points to Offset Fees" feature in account settings. Once enabled, the system will automatically use points to offset part of the contract trading fees according to the rules. This feature is especially beneficial for frequent traders, helping to reduce trading costs over time.
Conclusion
Points serve as a quantitative certificate of user trading activity and asset engagement within the contract ecosystem. The rules for earning, managing, and redeeming points together form a clear user guidance system. Users can continually accumulate points through contract trading, account balances, and TradFi product trading, and can choose to redeem them for stablecoins, project airdrops, or fee offsets within the 15-day validity period. We recommend users regularly check their points page for balances and expiration reminders, plan their point usage wisely, and maximize the rewards available through active participation in the ecosystem.
