Gate Contract Points: Transform each transaction into a value cycle of ongoing earnings

From trading volume rewards to asset snapshots, from inviting friends to airdrop exchanges, the Gate contract points system has built a comprehensive value feedback ecosystem. Since its launch, this system has completed over 50 points airdrop events, covering more than 60 popular cryptocurrencies.

01 Core System: Redefining Trading Value with the Points Mechanism

In traditional understanding, trading activity itself does not directly generate additional income. Traders profit from price differences, but platforms usually only provide a service venue. The Gate contract points system fundamentally changes this model.

This industry-first mechanism establishes a direct virtuous cycle between trading incentives and community feedback. Built on principles of transparent calculation, fair distribution, and flexible application, it automatically converts user activity on the platform into measurable points.

Every order, every position, and even every successful invitation becomes a component of value accumulation. This is fundamentally different from simple rebate trading; it transforms trading activity itself into a sustainable value creation process.

Gate’s contract points system operates independently from the Alpha points system, with no mutual influence, specifically serving futures contract traders. This focus makes the reward mechanism more precise, truly rewarding the platform’s core trading users.

02 Triple Revenue Paths: How to Efficiently Accumulate Contract Points

To maximize the use of the Gate contract points system, it’s essential to understand the three core ways to earn points.

Trading volume points are the most direct method. The system rules are clear and transparent: users earn 1 point for every 400 USDT of trading volume (including both opening and closing positions). This design has no daily cap, meaning active traders can effectively accumulate large amounts of points by increasing trading frequency.

Asset balance points encourage users to hold assets on the Gate platform. The system snapshots account balances (including spot assets in unified accounts) daily and awards fixed points based on asset size.

Specifically, balances between 100 USD and 1,000 USD earn 1 point daily; as asset size increases, the reward also increases, with the highest tier (balance ≥ 100,000 USD) earning 4 points daily. Note that funds in financial accounts are not included in the snapshot.

Invitation reward points expand the social dimension of point earning. Inviting 1 friend to participate in futures trading successfully grants 1 point; inviting 2 friends grants 2 points; inviting 3 or more friends grants 3 points. Invited users must accumulate at least 2 points for the invitation to be valid.

03 Points Conversion: From Numbers to Actual Rewards

Accumulating points is just the first step; converting points into real value is the core appeal of the system. Gate offers diverse redemption options to meet different traders’ needs.

Points can be exchanged for rewards such as cash tokens that can be used directly for trading or fee discounts, position experience vouchers for risk-free testing of new strategies, and strategy trial funds suitable for beginners. Rewards take effect immediately after redemption, providing users with instant value feedback.

A key use case for contract points is participating in the platform’s regular airdrop events. For example, in the 47th airdrop, users holding at least 60 contract points (costs 10 points to redeem) can receive $5 worth of GUSD; holding at least 120 points (costs 20 points to redeem) can receive 3 GT tokens. The total yield from this event exceeded $31.

Note that contract points have a 15-day validity period, starting from the day after issuance. Unused points will expire automatically after this period. The system prioritizes using the earliest-expiring points, encouraging users to check and use points regularly.

04 Practical Gains: Real Return Cases of the Contract Points System

Behind the abstract rules are tangible earning data. As of recent statistics, the Gate contract points system has completed 50 points airdrop events, with the highest single-user cumulative earnings exceeding $2,400, and the highest single order earning up to $127 in a single event.

These figures demonstrate that contract points are not symbolic small rewards but substantial feedback that can significantly enhance traders’ earnings.

In the Gate Alpha ecosystem, similar point incentive models have also achieved impressive results. In the just-concluded third Points Carnival, users who participated throughout the event could earn rewards worth up to 1,177.55 USDT and 338 points.

Earlier cases show that during the 20-day Gate Alpha Points Festival, a single user’s maximum cumulative earnings reached $1,000, with total rewards distributed exceeding $500,000.

These cases confirm a common pattern: in the crypto industry, early participation often yields outsized returns. The Gate contract points system is currently in a phase of generous rewards and relatively low competition, providing early participants with an opportunity to obtain higher return ratios.

05 Trend Insights: The Platform Growth Logic Behind Contract Points

The success of the contract points system is not an isolated phenomenon; it is closely tied to Gate’s overall growth strategy.

In terms of user scale, Gate’s global registered users have surpassed 47 million, demonstrating strong international market influence. As an important innovation of the platform, the contract points system not only rewards existing users but also effectively attracts new users.

This innovation aligns with Gate’s consistent product strategy. Compared to some platforms requiring at least 200 points for high participation thresholds, Gate’s points activity design is more user-friendly. For example, during the Alpha Points Festival, transactions as low as 0.5 USDT can participate, and most tasks do not require large funds or frequent trading.

Low threshold combined with high incentives allows traders of different capital sizes to benefit from the points system, fostering a more equitable and open trading environment.

Future Outlook

Open the Gate trading platform, and the contract points page updates users’ point totals in real time. Those numbers are not just records of trading activity but digital assets that can be exchanged for cash tokens, position experience vouchers, and airdrop rewards.

As Gate derivatives trading volume skyrockets by 44% per month in 2025, this points system, which transforms every trade into long-term value, is redefining the relationship between users and trading platforms.