The #GateSpringFestivalHorseRacingEvent is one of the most exciting community‑wide campaigns launched by Gate in celebration of the 2026 Spring Festival, blending festive fun with engaging, reward‑driven activities designed to bring users worldwide together in a structured and incentive‑rich environment. Running from February 9, 2026, 20:00 (UTC+8) through March 1, 2026, 20:00 (UTC+8), this multi‑phase event offers users a variety of ways to participate, earn rewards, and enjoy the cultural spirit of the Spring Festival while engaging with Gate’s ecosystem.

Event Overview & Structure
The 2026 Spring Festival Celebration on Gate features two core activities:
1. Million Red Envelope Rain Activity
Daily throughout the event period, Gate hosts a “Million Red Envelope Rain”, where users can enter the event page at designated times to input an official red envelope code and claim their share of GT token rewards. A total of 1,000 GT red envelopes are available each day, providing frequent small rewards that spread festive goodwill among the community. On February 17, 00:00 (UTC+8) the eve of the Lunar New Year Gate adds an extra 200 GT lucky red envelopes to celebrate the occasion.
In addition to standard red envelopes, users who register through exclusive partner or agent referral links can unlock co‑branded newcomer rewards and other additional Spring Festival gifts, further enhancing the festive experience and providing more opportunities for new participants to earn early rewards.
2. Spring Racing Grand Prix Horse Racing Prediction Game
The centerpiece of the event is the Spring Racing Grand Prix, a unique horse racing‑style prediction game tied to crypto market movements. Users earn horse racing tickets by completing a variety of tasks and activities across the Gate platform. These tickets can then be allocated to a selection of “race horses” each associated with a specific cryptocurrency trading pair to participate in racing rounds held every two days throughout the event.
How to Earn Horse Racing Tickets
Users can accumulate horse racing tickets through multiple participation methods:
Completing trading volume requirements, such as every 20,000 USDT in actual futures trading volume during the event period.
New user rewards – New participants who complete registration and execute their first futures trade of at least 100 USDT receive a ticket.
Inviting friends who complete both registration and their first eligible trade, with up to 50 tickets available per user for successful invites.
Daily logins and standard participation tasks.
Transferring trading volume thresholds (e.g., ≥ 1,000 USDT).
Other specified trading activities including ETF trades, TradFi trading, and participation on Gate Alpha.
Completing special campaign tasks such as Candydrop participation and VIP advancement.
There are a total of six horses in the Grand Prix, each representing a major trading pair:
BTC_USDT (Bitcoin)
ETH_USDT (Ethereum)
GT_USDT (Gate Token)
XAU_USD (Gold)
SOL_USDT (Solana)
DOGE_USDT (Dogecoin)
Participants allocate their tickets to their chosen horses before each round, and the results are determined based on a combination of random mechanisms and short‑term price movement data from the linked trading pairs. Race outcomes influence the speed and finishing positions, which then determine how the prize pool for each race is shared among participants who backed the winning horses.
Prize Pools & Reward Distribution
The total prize pool for the Spring Racing Grand Prix reaches up to 100,000 USDT during the festival event, with each individual racing round offering a maximum of 10,000 USDT in available rewards. The distribution is structured progressively across rounds held every two days, ensuring consistent engagement and multiple opportunities to earn.
Horse racing prizes are allocated among the top‑placing horses with a tiered payout structure:
1st Place – 40% of the round’s prize pool
2nd Place – 20%
3rd Place – 15%
4th Place – 12%
5th Place – 8%
6th Place – 5%
The faster a horse finishes based on the algorithmic outcome of price movement and random factors, the higher the potential reward for users who backed that horse with their tickets.
Leaderboard & VIP Spring Rewards
A special “Ride to Success” leaderboard rewards the most active and strategic racers throughout the event. Participants are ranked based on the total number of horse racing tickets invested across all rounds, and the top performers stand to share an additional 5,000 USDT reward pool. In addition to USDT rewards, eligible leaderboard participants may receive Gate Spring Festival gift cards as well as the chance to share 100 grams of gold rewards, adding an exciting prestige element to the event.
The leaderboard creates a competitive environment where consistent engagement is rewarded, motivating users to participate actively rather than sporadically a model that increases platform activity, fosters community participation, and provides multiple reward touchpoints throughout the festival.
Participation & Eligibility Notes
Participants must be registered users of Gate, and certain activities like futures trading require verified accounts and specific trading thresholds to earn tickets or qualify for prizes. Some account types, such as API‑only accounts, VIP Tier 15+, institutional accounts, and sub‑accounts, may be ineligible for certain rewards. Users are also required to complete minimum volume trading conditions to be eligible for some prize categories. Prize claims and distributions generally occur within a specified period after the event, and users are advised to monitor their Spot Accounts and Coupon Centers for reward status and instructions.
Cultural & Festival Context
The Spring Festival Celebration coincides with the Lunar New Year period and is tied to the theme of the Year of the Horse. The integration of horse racing symbolism enhances cultural relevance and reflects broader festive sentiments of movement, progress, and celebration. This blend of digital engagement and cultural festivity creates a unique experience where users not only compete for rewards but also feel connected to seasonal community energy.
Conclusion: A Gamified, Reward‑Driven Celebration
The #GateSpringFestivalHorseRacingEvent is more than a typical giveaway it is a multi‑layered engagement campaign engineered to capture user interest through structured activities, competitive play, and significant reward opportunities. With daily red envelope distributions, recurring horse racing rounds, strategic ticket earnings, leaderboard incentives, and culturally themed celebration elements, the event sets a high‑quality standard for interactive festival campaigns in the Web3 era.
At its heart, the event is a digital celebration that reflects the evolving nature of online engagement in the crypto world. It highlights how thoughtful design, integrated rewards, and culturally attuned themes can transform seasonal experiences into vibrant digital communities where users gather, compete, earn, and celebrate together.