Gate Contract Points are not cryptocurrencies, nor are they withdrawable digital assets. Instead, they serve as an activity assessment certificate generated based on users’ trading behavior and asset scale within the contract ecosystem. These points cannot be withdrawn or transferred and are exclusively used within the Gate platform. Each point is valid for only 15 days; any unused points after this period are automatically voided and cannot be restored.
To understand the core logic behind Gate Contract Points, focus on two keywords: quantification and rewards. The system converts contract trading volume, account asset scale, and social invitation activity into cumulative values, which users can then redeem for tangible benefits through a points exchange mechanism. The points themselves do not function as a store of value; their worth depends entirely on whether users can convert them into actual benefits within the validity period.
Channels for Earning Points: Three Parallel Tracks
Gate Contract Points can be earned through three independent and stackable tracks. Points from each track are automatically credited to the total account after daily settlement, requiring no manual claim or action from users.
Contract Trading Volume Track. For every 400 USDT of valid contract trading volume completed, users earn 1 point, with no daily cap. Both opening and closing trades are counted. For example, a daily trading volume of 40,000 USDT yields 100 points, while 400,000 USDT yields 1,000 points. Note that trades executed via API, stablecoin pairs, copy trading, and bot trading volumes are excluded from this track.
Asset Holding Track. The system takes a snapshot of USDT and BTC asset balances in contract accounts daily at 07:59:59 Beijing time. Points are awarded based on the balance range at the time of the snapshot. Specific rules are as follows:
- Balance between 100 USDT and 1,000 USDT: 1 point per day
- Balance between 1,000 USDT and 10,000 USDT: 2 points per day
- Balance between 10,000 USDT and 100,000 USDT: 3 points per day
- Balance exceeding 100,000 USDT: 4 points per day
Referencing current market conditions as of April 21, 2026, the Bitcoin price is approximately 76,001 USDT, and the Ethereum price is around 2,319.74 USDT. If a user holds about 0.34 BTC in their contract account, they qualify for the daily 3-point holding tier, accumulating roughly 90 points per month through holdings alone.
TradFi Trading Track. Since February 9, 2026, the Gate Contract Points system has undergone a structural upgrade. Trading volume from Gate TradFi products—including gold, forex, stock indices, and equity CFDs—is now counted toward points, converted at a rate of 20% to valid contract trading volume. Additionally, TradFi account balances are included in the daily asset snapshot for points calculation. This upgrade allows users to continue accumulating points through TradFi product trading, even when not actively trading crypto contracts.
Invitation Track. For each successful invitation of a new user to contract trading, the inviter receives extra points, up to a maximum of 3 points per day.
15-Day Validity Mechanism: Core Rules for Points Management
A fundamental rule in the Gate Contract Points system is that each point is valid for 15 days from the date of issuance. Any unused points after this period are automatically voided and cannot be restored.
The system follows a "first in, first out" consumption principle. When users initiate a points redemption, the system deducts points from the earliest batch with the closest expiration date. This means the total points displayed on the points page are not all equally valid; users should pay special attention to the values under the "expiring soon" label.
It’s important to note that the system does not proactively send notifications when points are about to expire. Waiting passively will result in points being voided. It’s recommended to adopt a weekly monitoring habit—regularly check the expiration reminder labels on the points page and redeem points before they expire.
From a mechanism design perspective, the 15-day validity introduces a natural deflation model. A large number of points are destroyed due to user neglect and are removed from circulation, making points held by actively redeeming users relatively scarce. This sustains the overall value of the points system. This is what distinguishes Gate Contract Points from traditional loyalty points—they are not an endlessly stockpiled digital balance, but a certificate that must be converted into actual benefits within the validity period.
Points Usage Scenarios: Transforming Numbers into Benefits
The value of Gate Contract Points is realized through redemption. Points cannot be withdrawn directly, but users can exchange them for tangible benefits.
Direct Redemption for Tokens and Stablecoins. Users can redeem points for GT or GUSD. For example, in the recent 106th airdrop, spending 15 points could be exchanged for 25 GUSD. The 109th airdrop maintained the rule of 15 points for 25 GUSD and 20 points for a 100 USDT position experience voucher. Redeemed assets can be freely withdrawn, representing the most straightforward realization of points value.
Redemption for Popular Project Airdrops. This is the most imaginative use case for points. In past events, users have redeemed 130 points for 10,000 PUMP or 120 points for 460 DEEP. Such redemptions provide point holders with early access to new projects.
Fee Deduction and Position Experience. Users can enable the points fee deduction feature in their account’s "Fee Settings." For high-frequency traders, accumulated points can continuously offset trading costs. Points can also be redeemed for USDT position experience vouchers, allowing users to test trading strategies in a simulated environment.
Points vs. Fee Rebates: Functional Differences
When discussing the value of Gate Contract Points, it’s important to distinguish them from fee rebates. The two serve different functions and should not be confused.
Contract Points are a "user behavior quantification tool" and a "long-term growth benefits system." They convert trading activity, asset scale, and ecosystem participation into cumulative benefit certificates, which can be redeemed for tokens, airdrop eligibility, experience vouchers, and other platform perks. Points do not directly offset individual fees; instead, they indirectly reduce overall trading costs through participation in activities and benefit redemption.
Fee rebates are a direct tool for optimizing trading costs. Whether activated manually as cashback vouchers or earned through invitations, rebates are ultimately credited in USDT directly to the spot account.
In short: Points manage what can be redeemed in the future, while rebates address immediate savings. The two complement each other rather than substitute.
Points Participation Strategies for Different User Groups
Not all contract users need to prioritize points, but understanding the mechanism helps reveal hidden value in daily trading.
For high-frequency traders, points mainly come from the trading volume track. Every 400 USDT traded earns 1 point, and higher daily volume means faster accumulation. These users should focus on enabling the fee deduction feature, converting points into ongoing cost offsets.
For low-frequency but stable holders, the asset holding track is the primary source of points. Daily asset snapshots automatically award points with no extra action required. Based on the current Bitcoin price of 76,001 USDT and Ethereum price of 2,319.74 USDT, holding about 0.66 BTC or 21.6 ETH in a contract account qualifies for the daily 3-point holding tier, accumulating roughly 90 points per month through holdings alone.
For new users, the recommended strategy is "accumulate points as you go": prioritize participation in clearly defined contract points activities, avoid deliberately increasing positions or leverage just for points, and view points as added value rather than the main goal. This approach controls risk while ensuring platform benefits are not missed.
Participation Notes
Contract trading volume statistics exclude copy trading and bot trading volumes. Market makers, enterprises, and institutional users are not eligible for contract points activities. Only main accounts qualify for contract points; sub-accounts and API channel trading volumes are excluded.
Airdrop rewards have limited quantities and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you meet the points requirement but rewards are already claimed, please check the next activity start time.
Points data is updated daily before 12:00 (UTC+8) for the previous day. Users can view points earned in the past 15 days and details of points about to expire on the points page.
Conclusion
The original intent behind contract points is to turn users’ ongoing trading and holding activity into quantifiable benefits. Understanding the three earning tracks, monitoring the 15-day validity, and redeeming points before they expire—these are the essentials for participating in the system. For active users in the Gate contract ecosystem, points are not a goal to chase, but an added value that naturally accumulates with each trade and holding. By simply paying attention to them in daily trading, users transition from passive participants to proactive beneficiaries.
