May 22, 2026 – Gate, a global leader in crypto asset trading, continues to expand its ETF product lineup. According to the official announcement, Gate ETF officially launched six new trading pairs—SNDK3L/USDT, SNDK3S/USDT, MU3L/USDT, MU3S/USDT, INTC3L/USDT, and INTC3S/USDT—at 07:00 UTC on May 21. These pairs offer leveraged exposure to SNDK, MU, and INTC tokens, providing both 3x long (3L) and 3x short (3S) positions. With this update, Gate ETF now supports a total of 344 tokens, further cementing its position as a top player in the leveraged crypto ETF sector.
New Launch Spotlight: Leveraged Opportunities on Three Popular Tokens
The three underlying assets introduced—SNDK, MU, and INTC—are all high-profile crypto projects that have recently drawn significant market attention. Gate ETF’s daily rebalancing mechanism enables users to achieve approximately 3x the daily returns of the spot market, without the need to manage margin or worry about liquidation risk. Here’s a breakdown of the new products:
- SNDK3L / SNDK3S: 3x long / 3x short SNDK
- MU3L / MU3S: 3x long / 3x short MU
- INTC3L / INTC3S: 3x long / 3x short INTC
These products are particularly well-suited for traders who have a clear view of short-term market trends, want to amplify their returns, and can tolerate high volatility. Unlike futures contracts, ETF products have no minimum margin requirements and eliminate the risk of forced liquidation due to sharp price swings, resulting in lower management costs.
Simultaneous Launch: ETF Trading Challenge with a Prize Pool of 50,000 USDT
To celebrate the new listings, Gate ETF is hosting an ETF Trading Challenge from 07:00 UTC on May 21 to 07:00 UTC on May 30. All users who trade SNDK3L/3S, MU3L/3S, or INTC3L/3S are eligible to share in a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT. The campaign features three main events:
1. Daily Check-in, Random Rewards
During the event, any user whose daily trading volume (buys + sells) reaches 1,000 USDT or more can check in for the day and receive a random lucky reward of 20–100 USDT. The more consecutive days you check in, the greater your total rewards—up to a maximum of 1,000 USDT.
2. All-User Trading Volume Leaderboard
All participants with a total trading volume of 3,000 USDT or more will be ranked, sharing a 30,000 USDT prize pool based on their proportion of total volume. The maximum reward per person is 200 USDT; the more you trade, the more you earn.
3. Invite Friends, Open Mystery Boxes
Invite friends to register on Gate and trade any of the new ETF products, and you’ll earn a mystery box reward worth up to 500 USDT. Each box contains a random USDT voucher or trading fee discount. The more friends you invite, the more rewards you can claim.
Note: All rewards will be distributed to users’ spot accounts within 14 business days after the event ends. For full campaign rules, please refer to the official announcement on Gate’s website.
Gate ETF: Product Advantages and Market Leadership
As of May 22, 2026, Gate ETF covers 344 tokens, making it one of the industry’s leading leveraged ETF platforms in terms of trading pairs and liquidity. Its key advantages include:
- No Margin Required: Users can purchase ETF shares directly with spot funds, limiting risk to their principal.
- Daily Rebalancing: The platform maintains the target leverage ratio through a rebalancing mechanism, preventing leverage drift during trending markets.
- Long and Short Access: Both 3L and 3S products are available for each asset, enabling trading in both bullish and bearish markets.
- Low Entry Barrier: Minimum trade sizes are just a few dollars, making leveraged trading accessible to small and medium investors.
Compared to traditional futures, ETF products simplify the trading process, making them especially suitable for users new to leveraged trading.
Risk Warning and Investment Advice
Leveraged ETFs feature daily compounding, which can lead to value erosion in sideways markets and are not suitable for long-term holding. Users should assess their own risk tolerance and trade based on their short-term outlook for SNDK, MU, and INTC. Short-term swing trading strategies are recommended, along with close monitoring of daily positions.
Gate reminds all users: The digital asset market is highly volatile, and leveraged products amplify both gains and losses. Please invest rationally and manage your positions carefully.
Summary
On May 21, 2026, Gate ETF launched six new products—SNDK3L/3S, MU3L/3S, and INTC3L/3S—bringing the total number of supported tokens to 344. The simultaneous ETF Trading Challenge features a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT, with daily check-ins, trading volume rankings, and referral mystery boxes, running through May 30. For traders looking to leverage short-term gains, this is undoubtedly one of the month’s hottest opportunities. Before participating, be sure to understand the compounding effect and potential value erosion of ETFs, and set appropriate take-profit and stop-loss strategies.
FAQ
Q1: Is Gate ETF’s 3x leverage always exactly 3x?
A: No, it’s not a constant 3x. The product rebalances daily (typically around 16:00 UTC) to restore leverage to approximately 3x. During the trading day, leverage may drift slightly due to price movements, but the deviation is limited.
Q2: Do I need to register for the Trading Challenge?
A: No separate registration is required. As long as you trade any of the six designated ETF products during the event (07:00 UTC May 21 to 07:00 UTC May 30), the system will automatically track your trading volume and include you in the rankings.
Q3: What are SNDK, MU, and INTC?
A: These are the ticker symbols for three distinct crypto assets listed on Gate. You can search for SNDK, MU, and INTC in the Gate spot market to view detailed information about each project.
Q4: Which is better, ETF products or perpetual contracts?
A: There’s no absolute answer. ETFs are ideal for users who don’t want to manage margin and prefer to simply replicate 3x daily price movements. Perpetual contracts offer higher leverage and more flexible holding periods, but also carry liquidation risk. Choose based on your own experience and preferences.
Q5: When will event rewards be credited?
A: Rewards will be distributed to your Gate spot account within 14 business days after the event ends. You can check the details in "My Rewards."
