As of June 4, 2026, according to Gate market data, Bitcoin is priced at $63,214.0, reflecting a -5.70% change over the past 24 hours and a -10.73% change over the past 30 days. Ethereum is quoted at $1,789.66, with a -4.30% change in the last 24 hours and -5.70% over the past 30 days. GT is priced at $6.67, down -2.34% in the past 24 hours and -1.65% in the last 30 days. In this ongoing period of market volatility, traders are increasingly focused not only on price movements but also on whether platforms can deliver measurable, long-term value for continued participation. Gate’s Contract Points system is designed to do just that—providing users with cumulative rights certificates based on their asset holdings, trading activity, and ecosystem contributions in contract trading. These points are directly linked to airdrop rewards and redemption benefits.
Overview of Contract Points
Gate Contract Points are an activity assessment metric generated from users’ contract trading data on the Gate platform. These points do not represent an investment return promise; instead, they serve as a transparent behavioral quantification tool to determine each user’s eligibility for airdrop rewards and redemption privileges.
Points themselves are not asset-based digital rights, have no financial attributes, cannot be transferred or traded, and are only usable within the Gate platform. Point balances are calculated using a rolling 15-day window: your total points represent the sum of daily points earned over the past 15 days, minus any points already redeemed. Points unused after 15 days automatically expire and cannot be restored. This means each user’s contribution status is continuously refreshed, encouraging sustained participation rather than one-off bursts.
As of March 2026, this system has distributed airdrop rewards worth approximately 3.7 million USDT to more than 264,000 users. The highest cumulative redemption by a single account has surpassed 2,600 USDT. In 2026, Contract Points underwent a structural upgrade: starting February 9, 2026, Gate’s TradFi products—including gold, forex, index, and stock CFDs—are now included in the points calculation system. Even during periods when users are not trading crypto contracts, they can continue accumulating points through TradFi trading.
Comprehensive Guide to Earning Points
Gate Contract Points are primarily earned through three independently calculated and stackable channels: contract trading, asset balances, and inviting friends. Points from all three channels are automatically credited to the user’s account after daily settlement—no manual claim required.
Contract Trading Points: Tiered Progression, No Daily Cap
This is the main way to earn points. The system awards points based on the user’s effective daily contract trading volume, with both opening and closing trades counted.
The rules are designed to accommodate both small and large traders: for every 400 USDT in effective contract trading volume, you earn 1 point. Each time your trading volume doubles, your points increase by 1. The specific tiers are as follows:
For every 400 USDT traded, you receive 1 point. For example, with a trading volume of 40,000 USDT, you’ll earn 100 points the next day; with 400,000 USDT traded, you’ll receive 1,000 points. Note: trading volume from copy trading and trading bots is excluded from the calculation.
Asset Balance Points: Stable Holdings, Daily Settlement
Every day, the system snapshots users’ USDT and BTC balances in their contract accounts and awards fixed points based on the balance range. In unified account mode, USDT and BTC balances in the spot account are also included in the snapshot. Balances are calculated in USD value, and USDx balances in TradFi accounts are also counted.
Balance ranges and corresponding daily points are as follows:
- $100 ≤ Balance < $1,000: 1 point per day
- $1,000 ≤ Balance < $10,000: 2 points per day
- $10,000 ≤ Balance < $100,000: 3 points per day
- $100,000 ≤ Balance < $999,999,999: 4 points per day
Asset balance points are independent of trading activity. Even if you don’t trade, as long as your account balance remains within the target range, you’ll automatically receive daily points. For example, with Bitcoin currently priced at $63,214.0, holding about 0.16 BTC in your contract account puts you in the $10,000+ range, allowing you to accumulate around 90 points per month just from holding.
Invitation Points: Community Expansion, Social Incentives
For each new user you successfully invite to participate in activities, you earn 1 point, with a daily maximum of 3 points. The invitation is valid only if the invited user earns at least 2 points in total. This mechanism integrates community growth into the points framework while effectively filtering out invalid registrations, ensuring that organic referrals are systematically recognized.
15-Day Rolling Window for Points Validity
A key rule in the Gate Contract Points system is that each point is valid for 15 days from the date of issuance. Unused points after this period automatically expire and cannot be restored.
The system follows a "first in, first out" consumption principle. When you redeem points, the system deducts the oldest, soonest-to-expire points first. As a result, the total points displayed on your points page are not all equally valid—what really matters is the value under the "Expiring Soon" label.
Once points are redeemed, they are removed from circulation, while new points accumulated through regular trading and holdings enter their own 15-day countdown. Every batch of points has its own expiration date, and the system automatically manages point consumption in FIFO order.
It’s important to note that the system does not proactively notify you when points are about to expire. If you wait passively, your points will simply expire. It’s recommended to adopt a weekly habit of checking the expiration reminders on your points page and redeem points before they become invalid.
Using and Redeeming Points: Three Core Application Scenarios
Users can visit the Gate Contract Points page to redeem points for a variety of benefits. As of June 2026, Contract Points support a complete application matrix covering asset redemption, trading experience, and ecosystem privileges.
Direct Redemption for Stablecoins and Platform Tokens
This is the most straightforward way to cash out your points. Once points are redeemed for the stablecoin GUSD or the platform token GT, these assets become withdrawable—effectively providing extra cash income from your trading activity.
In the 102nd airdrop round, users could redeem 15 points for 25 GUSD. In previous events, there were also redemption rates like 15 points for 3 GT.
For most users, redeeming 15 points for 25 GUSD is currently the most direct way to monetize points. After converting to GUSD, you can withdraw directly on-chain, turning your trading activity into additional cash income.
Redeem for Position Experience Vouchers
Position experience vouchers are a key benefit in the points system. Users can redeem points for USDT position experience vouchers, which cannot be withdrawn but can be used as margin. Any profits generated from trading with these vouchers are typically withdrawable, offering a risk-free opportunity to earn returns with your points.
In the 102nd airdrop, redeeming 20 points granted a 100 USDT position experience voucher, with a requirement of at least 40 points in your Contract Points balance. For users looking to test new trading strategies without committing too much capital, these vouchers are extremely practical.
Redeem for Popular Project Token Airdrops
This is arguably the most imaginative use for Contract Points. Gate regularly holds airdrop events where users can redeem points for popular new assets. In past cases, users have redeemed 130 points for 10,000 PUMP or 120 points for 460 DEEP. The value of these assets often exceeded expectations—historical records show individual accounts earning up to 2,600 USDT from such redemptions, far surpassing direct stablecoin exchanges.
Strategy tip: Focus on redemption events during new asset launches. During TGE (Token Generation Event) periods for new projects, point purchasing power is often at its peak—allowing you to use the byproducts of trading fees to compete for primary market opportunities.
Indirect Fee Offset
While points cannot be used to directly offset trading fees at the time of transaction, redeeming them for stablecoins or position experience vouchers effectively replenishes your account balance, which can then be used to pay future trading costs.
For mid-frequency traders with monthly volumes above 500,000 USDT, the estimated monthly points earned is around 12,500, with a redemption value of about 125 USDT. When combined with VIP fee discounts, this further reduces your overall trading costs.
Recent Points Events at a Glance
Gate continues to launch Contract Points-related lotteries and airdrop events, offering users diverse redemption opportunities.
Sixth Lottery Round (Ongoing)
The sixth round of the Gate Contract Points lottery is now live, featuring two exclusive prize pools.
Lottery Prize Pool: Users with at least 50 points in their balance can spend 20 points for a chance to win 3 GT, with a total of 5,000 winners. Lottery period: June 3, 2026, 10:00 UTC to June 5, 2026, 10:00 UTC. Prizes will be credited within one hour of the draw.
Voucher Prize Pool: Users with at least 40 points in their balance can spend 20 points to receive a 100 USDT position experience voucher. There are 3,000 vouchers available on a first-come, first-served basis. Voucher claim period: June 5, 2026, 10:00 UTC to 15:59 UTC. Rewards will be credited within one hour of successful claim.
Conclusion
The core logic of Contract Points is to transform dispersed user behaviors—trading frequency, asset holdings, community contributions—into a unified quantitative metric, creating a closed value loop through point redemption scenarios. Users accumulate points through contract trading, then use those points to participate in early-stage asset distributions—breaking the traditional pattern where only large holders could access the primary market.
In a volatile market environment, the value of points becomes increasingly clear. While they don’t predict price trends, they do reduce trading costs and provide asymmetric access to new assets. The 15-day rolling window design naturally encourages users to stay active, and the introduction of position experience vouchers lowers the barrier for trying new trading strategies. By understanding and leveraging the points system, users can fully tap into the value offered by the Gate ecosystem and earn more systematic rewards beyond regular trading.
