How to Earn More Gate Contract Points? The Latest Complete Guide for 2026

In the world of crypto contract trading, every opening and closing position not only brings profit and loss fluctuations but also quietly accumulates a “hidden wealth”—Gate Contract Points. Since launching this incentive system in October 2025, it has distributed over 264k users with airdrop rewards worth approximately 3.7 million USDT, with individual account earnings surpassing 2,600 USDT.

Contract Trading

For every 400 USDT of contract trading volume completed, you earn 1 point—more effort, more rewards, with no upper limit. This is the most direct source of points. If your daily trading volume reaches 40,000 USDT, you can earn 100 points the next day; if it reaches 400,000 USDT, you can earn 1,000 points.

Efficient strategy suggestion: there’s no need to blindly increase leverage just to boost points. You can use contract grid bots or copy trading to automatically maintain trading frequency in volatile markets, letting the bots “produce” points steadily for you. Note that, according to official rules, trading volume from copy trading and bot trading is not included in the volume statistics. It is recommended to carefully confirm the scope of statistics before participating in activities.

Asset Holdings

As long as you hold positions, Gate will give points. The system takes daily snapshots of USDT and BTC assets in your contract account and awards points based on balance ranges:

For trend traders, this is an extra “passive income.” If your account operates under a unified account mode, the system will snapshot the USDT and BTC balances in the spot account under the unified account.

Invite Friends

For each new user successfully invited to participate in contract trading, and if the invitee earns at least 2 points on the same day, the inviter will receive a points reward, with a daily cap of 3 points. Although this part isn’t a large proportion, it can accumulate to a significant bonus over time.

TradFi Trading Officially Included in Points Calculation

This is the latest major change. Starting February 9, 2026, Gate’s contract points system will undergo a structural upgrade: trading volume and account balances from Gate TradFi products (gold, forex, stock indices, stocks) will be officially included in the points calculation scope, with trading volume counted at 20% as effective contract trading volume.

This means that even if the crypto market enters a low-volatility or bear phase, you can still accumulate contract points through diversified assets like gold, forex, and stock indices, achieving “multiple points from a single trade.”

Limited-Time Points Activities

Besides regular channels, Gate periodically launches various bonus activities to significantly boost points accumulation.

VIP Luxury Gift Mall Activity (Ongoing)

Open from March 25, 2026, 00:00 to April 24, 2026, 23:59 (UTC+8). Points are awarded through various tasks:

• Trading volume task: Reach 500,000 USDT in contract trading volume to earn 100 points
• Trading activity task: Trade for 15 days to earn 200 points; 25 days to earn 500 points
• VIP level upgrade task: Upgrade to VIP 7 to earn 1,000 points; upgrade to VIP 8 to earn 1,500 points

Gate Contract Points Issue 106 Airdrop (Starting today)

As of today (April 13) 18:00 (UTC+8), the Gate Contract Points Issue 106 airdrop is open for claiming:

• Pool 1: Spend 15 points to exchange for 25 GUSD, with the condition that points balance ≥180-140 (decreasing)
• Pool 2: Spend 20 points to exchange for 100 USDT position experience coupons, with the condition that points balance ≥40
• Both pools are first-come, first-served, ending at 23:59 (UTC+8) today

Gate 13th Anniversary Celebration (Ongoing)

The event runs from April 10, 2026, to May 10, 2026. New users registering during the event will receive welcome bonuses, along with deposit activity, first trade rewards, and a referral bonus plan, where users can earn up to 150 USDT based on the activity level of invited users.

Core Rules for Points

While striving to earn more points, two core rules must be kept in mind:

1. Points cannot be withdrawn or transferred. Gate contract points are neither fiat nor cryptocurrencies but a form of “rights certificate.” You cannot withdraw points directly, but you can exchange points for GUSD, USDT, position experience coupons, airdrops of popular projects, etc., then withdraw or trade the exchanged assets.

2. Each point is valid for 15 days from the date of issuance. The “first-in, first-out” consumption principle applies, and expired points are automatically voided and cannot be recovered. Hoarding points is meaningless; timely redemption is key. It is recommended to clear near-expiry points in a rolling 5-7 day cycle, treating points like “fresh milk” rather than “red wine.”

Summary

To earn more Gate contract points, the key is to adopt a “multi-pronged approach”—continuously increase contract trading volume (1 point per 400 USDT), maintain account assets (up to 4 points daily), participate in limited-time activities like the VIP Gift Mall (before April 24), the 13th anniversary (before May 10), and leverage diversified TradFi assets to accelerate accumulation. Most importantly, redeem points within the 15-day validity period, prioritize high-value exchanges like the ongoing Issue 106 airdrop (closes tonight), to convert points into tangible gains.