ESPORTS Futures Trading Guide: $ESPORTS Perpetual Contracts Now Live on Gate

What Are ESPORTS Futures?

ESPORTS Futures, specifically ESPORTS/USDT perpetual contracts, enable traders to take long or short positions on ESPORTS tokens using USDT collateral, with leverage options of up to 20x. These contracts do not have an expiration date, making them well-suited for price speculation or for hedging spot market risk on ESPORTS tokens.

Gate Platform Features and Fee Policy

On July 25, 2025, Gate will officially launch ESPORTS and TAG perpetual contracts, offering leverage from 1x to 20x. Traders can freely select their preferred leverage when placing orders, and funding rates are settled every 4 hours.

For standard users (VIP 0), the maker fees are 0.020% and the taker fees are 0.050%. Users can reduce trading fees via VIP tier upgrades or by holding GT tokens for discounted fee rates.

Latest Perpetual Contract Market Snapshot

Chart: https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/ESPORTS_USDT

• The current mark price is approximately 0.11684 USDT (about $0.117)
• The 24-hour high was 0.12892, and the low was 0.07867 USDT
• 24-hour trading volume stands at roughly 75,745,800 USDT. This reflects substantial ESPORTS transaction activity.
• The funding rate is approximately +0.0050%, which means long positions pay this rate to shorts.

Understanding Leverage and Funding Rates

High leverage can magnify both profits and losses, significantly increasing the risk of liquidation.

• If the funding rate is positive, holding long positions becomes increasingly costly over time.
• Beginners should use lower leverage (e.g., 3–5x) and apply disciplined margin management practices.

Risk Management and Trading Strategy Tips

• Adopt isolated margin mode. This isolates risk on each position and improves control over liquidation risk
• Set stop-loss and take-profit orders: for example, automatically close your position if losses reach 5%
• Do not allocate more than 10% of your account balance to any single trade
• Practice with demo trading: Gate offers a simulated environment for new users to gain hands-on experience

Why Are ESPORTS Futures Promising?

• ESPORTS is the native token of the Yooldo platform and is deeply integrated with the GameFi ecosystem
• Perpetual contracts provide high-liquidity and leveraged trading opportunities for investors
• Gate provides robust security, offers competitive fees, and maintains clear contract terms
• As Web3 gaming expands, both token volatility and trading demand are expected to grow