Gate Futures Points is a scoring system designed to evaluate user activity in contract trading on the Gate platform. Accumulated points can be redeemed for airdrop rewards. The purpose of this system goes beyond short-term incentives. By quantifying contract trading volume, asset balances, and referral activity into a unified point system, it creates a tool that connects platform engagement with the broader trading ecosystem. Points are updated daily at 12:00 (UTC), ensuring timely and transparent recording of user contributions.
Three Main Ways to Earn Points
Points are earned from three independent sources, which can be accumulated together.
Balance points are calculated based on net assets in contract accounts and TradFi accounts. The balance includes USDT and BTC in contract accounts, as well as USDx in TradFi accounts, all converted to USD value according to exchange rates. The specific tiers 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: 4 points per day
Trading points are directly linked to contract trading volume. For every 400 USDT of valid trading volume, you earn 1 point. Each time your trading volume doubles, you gain 1 additional point. The formula is $400 × 2^(n-1) for n points, with no daily cap. Starting February 9, 2026, TradFi products (gold, forex, index, and stock CFDs) are included in the point calculation, with trading volume counted at a fixed rate of 20%. For example, if you generate 10,000 USDx in TradFi product trading volume, 2,000 USDT will be counted as valid trading volume.
Referral points incentivize community growth. For each successful referral of a new user who earns at least 2 points, the referrer receives 1 point, with a daily maximum of 3 points.
15-Day Rolling Window Mechanism
The core calculation rule for points uses a 15-day rolling window. The total point balance is the sum of points earned over the past 15 days minus any points spent. This means points are not permanent assets, but rather a dynamic indicator reflecting recent activity. If you remain active, your point balance stays high. If you become inactive, older points expire daily and your balance decreases.
Point Usage Scenarios
The primary purpose of points is to participate in platform airdrops and reward redemption. In the recent fourth round of the contract points lottery, users could redeem 100 USDT position experience vouchers by spending 20 points, provided their point balance was at least 40. In previous rounds, points could also be exchanged for token airdrops, GUSD, and other rewards.
Experience vouchers redeemed with points cannot be withdrawn, but they can be used as margin. Profits generated from opening positions with these vouchers are usually withdrawable. This design gives points tangible utility—after spending points, users are motivated to earn more to maintain their balance, creating a closed loop between earning and spending points.
Synergy Between the Points System and Platform Ecosystem
The contract points system shares underlying behavioral data with the Gate VIP system—both use contract trading volume and asset balances as evaluation criteria. Points quantify user trading activity and asset retention, indirectly reflecting engagement depth on the platform. The VIP system grades users based on trading volume over the past 30 days and average daily GT holdings. The two systems naturally work together: users increase trading activity and asset holdings to earn more points, and these behaviors also support VIP level advancement.
On a deeper level, the 15-day rolling window design naturally fosters an awareness of "maintaining activity." Users don’t need to wait for system prompts; the point balance itself signals whether they’ve been active recently. Accumulated points represent sunk costs, while future airdrop eligibility offers expected returns. Together, these factors drive ongoing participation, forming a self-sustaining growth flywheel.
Conclusion
The logic behind the contract points system is to transform scattered user actions into a unified, quantifiable language of rights. It doesn’t promise outsized rewards or define absolute paths. Instead, it provides immediate feedback for every genuine trading action, asset retention, and ecosystem contribution. Once you understand how this quantitative rule operates, points become more than just numbers—they reflect your real trajectory within the platform ecosystem. Stay active, and your rewards will follow.
