Tap to Trade in Gate Square, Win up to 50 GT & Merch!
Click the trading widget in Gate Square content, complete a transaction, and take home 50 GT, Position Experience Vouchers, or exclusive Spring Festival merchandise.
Click the registration link to join
https://www.gate.com/questionnaire/7401
Enter Gate Square daily and click any trading pair or trading card within the content to complete a transaction. The top 10 users by trading volume will win GT, Gate merchandise boxes, position experience vouchers, and more.
The top prize: 50 GT.
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