In the world of crypto contract trading, every position you open or close not only brings potential gains or losses—it also quietly builds up a form of "hidden wealth": Gate Contract Points. Since the launch of this incentive program in October 2025, Gate has distributed approximately 3.7 million USDT worth of airdrop rewards to over 264,000 users. The highest cumulative earnings for a single account have already surpassed 2,600 USDT.
Contract Trading
For every 400 USDT in contract trading volume, you earn 1 point. The more you trade, the more you earn—there’s no upper limit. This is the most direct way to accumulate points. For example, if you reach 40,000 USDT in trading volume in a single day, you’ll receive 100 points the next day. Hit 400,000 USDT, and you’ll get 1,000 points.
Efficiency tip: There’s no need to blindly increase leverage just to farm points. Instead, consider using grid trading bots or copy trading strategies to maintain steady trading activity during sideways markets. Let the bots "produce" points for you consistently. However, note that according to the official rules, trading volume from copy trading and bots does not count toward the points calculation. Make sure to confirm the official criteria before participating.
Asset Holdings
Simply holding assets in your Gate contract account earns you points. The system takes daily snapshots of your USDT and BTC balances and awards points based on your balance range:
| Holding Range | Daily Points |
|---|---|
| 100 – 1,000 USDT | 1 point |
| 1,000 – 10,000 USDT | 2 points |
| 10,000 – 100,000 USDT | 3 points |
| ≥100,000 USDT | 4 points |
For trend traders, this is a source of "passive income while you sleep." If your account is set to Unified Account Mode, the system will take snapshots of your USDT and BTC balances in your spot account under the unified account.
Invite Friends
Each time you successfully invite a new user to trade contracts, and they earn at least 2 points in a day, you’ll receive a points reward—up to 3 points per day. While this isn’t the largest contributor, consistent invitations can add up to a significant bonus over time.
TradFi Trading Now Included in Points Calculation
This is the biggest recent update. Starting February 9, 2026, the Gate Contract Points system has undergone a structural upgrade: trading volume and account balances from Gate TradFi products (gold, forex, indices, stocks) are now officially included in the points calculation. TradFi trading volume is counted at 20% of its value toward effective contract trading volume.
This means that even if the crypto market enters a low-volatility period or a bear market, you can still accumulate contract points by diversifying into gold, forex, indices, and other assets—earning "multiple points from a single trade."
Limited-Time Points Events
Beyond the regular methods, Gate frequently launches special events that can significantly accelerate your points accumulation.
VIP Rewards Mall Event (Ongoing)
Open from March 25, 2026, 00:00 to April 24, 2026, 23:59 (UTC+8). Earn points through various tasks:
- Trading Volume Task: Achieve 500,000 USDT in contract trading volume to receive 100 points
- Trading Activity Task: Trade on 15 days to receive 200 points; trade on 25 days to receive 500 points
- VIP Level Upgrade Task: Upgrade to VIP 7 for 1,000 points; upgrade to VIP 8 for 1,500 points
Gate Contract Points 106th Airdrop (Open Today)
As of today (April 13) 18:00 (UTC+8), the 106th Gate Contract Points airdrop is available:
- Prize Pool 1: Redeem 25 GUSD with 15 points; eligibility requires a points balance of ≥180–140 points (decreasing)
- Prize Pool 2: Redeem a 100 USDT position voucher with 20 points; eligibility requires a points balance of ≥40 points
- Both prize pools are first come, first served, and close today at 23:59 (UTC+8)
Gate 13th Anniversary Celebration (Ongoing)
Running from April 10, 2026, to May 10, 2026. New users who register during the event receive a welcome bonus, plus rewards for deposit activity and first trades. There’s also a referral program, where users can earn up to 150 USDT based on their invitees’ activity.
Core Points Rules
While maximizing points, keep these two key rules in mind:
Points are non-withdrawable and non-transferable. Gate Contract Points are not fiat or cryptocurrency; they are "entitlement certificates." You cannot withdraw points directly, but you can redeem them for GUSD, USDT, position vouchers, airdrops of trending projects, and more—then withdraw or trade the assets you receive.
Each batch of points is valid for 15 days from the date of issuance. Points are consumed on a "first in, first out" basis. Expired points are automatically voided and cannot be recovered. There’s no benefit to hoarding points—timely redemption is key. We recommend clearing batches of points every 5–7 days and treating points like "fresh milk," not "fine wine."
Summary
To maximize your Gate Contract Points, take a multi-pronged approach: keep accumulating contract trading volume (1 point for every 400 USDT), maintain asset holdings (up to 4 points daily), and leverage limited-time events like the VIP Rewards Mall (until April 24) and the 13th Anniversary Celebration (until May 10). At the same time, diversify with TradFi assets to accelerate your accumulation. Most importantly, redeem your points within the 15-day validity period—prioritize high-value events like the 106th airdrop (ending tonight)—to turn your points into real, tangible rewards.
