The Complete Guide to Gate Futures Points: Turning Trading Behavior into Accumulateable Long-Term Value

Recently, in the 72nd airdrop event in late January 2026, a single eligible user account received nearly $26 worth of FIL token rewards by consuming points.

For futures traders, every opening and closing of a position, every asset deposit in the account, and even every successful community invitation is no longer an isolated event. Starting from October 14, 2025, Gate launched a contract points system that systematically quantifies these behaviors into cumulative, redeemable points, aiming to transform everyday transactions into sustainable long-term advantages.

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01 Core Concept: What are Gate Contract Points?

Gate Contract Points is essentially a behavioral incentive and value reward system designed for futures trading users.

Unlike one-time events on many platforms, it’s a long-term, automated built-in mechanism. The system aims to track and reward users’ comprehensive contributions in futures trading, including trading activity, the time value of asset holdings, and the expansion of the platform ecosystem.

This system redefines the value of transactions. It allows traders to accumulate every operation into “contribution value” that can be recognized by the platform in addition to profit and loss, and finally exchange it for various rewards that can effectively optimize the trading experience, reduce transaction costs or bring additional benefits.

Points are not just numbers but core credentials for participating in Gate’s future ecological activities. For example, users can use their points to redeem airdrop quotas for popular projects, participate in new token generation events (TGE) subscriptions, or exchange them for cash tokens that directly deduct fees.

02 Three ways to obtain points: how to make behavior generate value

The process of accumulating contract points is automatic and transparent. The system automatically settles daily, and users do not need to actively claim it, but only need to focus on their regular trading and asset management. Points are mainly derived from three stable and complementary dimensions.

Futures Trading: Quantify your market activity

Trading points are the most direct and main source of points in the system. The system will issue points based on the user’s effective futures trading volume (including opening and closing positions) on the same day.

Trading points are calculated in a tiered manner, with a low threshold and no upper limit. Accumulate a trading volume of 400 USDT on the same day to earn 1 point. The more active the transaction, the more efficient it is to earn points.

For example, when the daily trading volume reaches 819,200 USDT, you can earn 12 points; If the trading volume exceeds 13,000,000 USDT, you will receive 16 points. This design fully motivates high-frequency traders and users with large amounts of capital.

Asset Holding: Reward your time and trust

Even if you don’t trade frequently, the position itself can generate value. The system will take a snapshot of the total value of USDT and BTC assets in the user’s futures account (and spot account under the unified account) once a day, and issue a fixed “balance point” based on the balance range at the time of the snapshot.

• 100 USDT ≤ balance < 1,000 USDT：每日获得 1 积分
• 1,000 USDT ≤ balance < 10,000 USDT：每日获得 2 积分
• 10,000 USDT ≤ balance < 100,000 USDT：每日获得 3 积分
• Balance ≥ 100,000 USDT: Earn 4 points daily

This mechanism encourages users to keep their assets on the platform, which is a continuous reward for long-term holders and asset allocation users. Please note that funds in your wealth management account (such as Yubibao) are not included in the snapshot scope.

Invite Friends: Expand your trading community

Invitation is the third important way to earn points. For each new user successfully invited to participate in futures trading, the inviter will receive points.

The invitation reward also has a tier and can earn up to 3 points per day. Successful invitations usually require the invited user to earn at least 2 points from trading or holding positions on the same day, which ensures the quality and authenticity of the invitation.

Through these three ways, users with different trading styles can find the most suitable point accumulation path for themselves.

03 From Points to Earnings: Diverse Practical Exchange Scenarios

The accumulated futures points have clear and diversified use value, which can directly feed back the user’s trading journey. Its core application scenarios can be divided into the following three categories.

Exchange utility trading tools

Users can directly redeem points for practical resources that can improve transaction efficiency and reduce costs on the points page of the Gate platform. Key redemptions include:

• Cash tokens: Used to directly deduct contract transaction fees, which is the most direct way to reduce transaction costs.
• Position Experience Coupon: Allows users to try larger positions in live trading, helping to test strategies or seize opportunities while controlling risk.
• Trial Funds: Provide additional funds for simulating or practicing new trading strategies, helping users improve their trading skills.

Participate in air delivery and ecological activities

This is one of the most attractive uses of contract points. Gate regularly holds exclusive futures point airdrop events, and users only need to hold at least 1 point to be eligible to participate.

Past events have provided great rewards. For example, in the 13th GUSD airdrop event, a single account can claim $30 worth of rewards; In the recent 72nd FIL airdrop, users who met the conditions received nearly $26 worth of FIL tokens by consuming points.

Gain future ecological privileges

With the development of the system, contract points are becoming a bridge connecting users with the broader ecosystem of Gate. The platform plans to integrate points with decentralized products like Gate Perp DEX.

High-scoring users may also receive priority or higher quota to participate in new project token generation events (TGEs) in the future, opening up opportunities for long-term active users to capture early project value.

04 Efficient Management and Strategy: Maximize your points return

To get the most out of this system, it’s crucial to understand how it works and adopt strategies accordingly.

Understand the core management rules

• 15-day validity: Each batch of points is valid for 15 days from the date of the number of points, and automatically expires after expiration. This requires users to maintain a certain level of activity and use points regularly.
• Automatic settlement, first deducted first served: Points will be automatically issued to the account the next day. When redeeming rewards, the system will prioritize deducting the first expiring point batch to avoid waste of points caused by user negligence.
• Independent System: Gate Futures Points are completely independent of other points systems on the platform (such as Alpha Points) and do not affect each other, making them a growth system exclusive to futures traders.

Develop your acquisition strategy

• Multi-pronged approach: Don’t rely solely on a single channel. Combining daily transactions, reasonable planning of account asset balances, and actively inviting like-minded traders are the basis for maximizing points.
• Follow the Airdrop Calendar: Regularly check platform announcements for the latest points airdrop events. According to the point threshold and reward value required for the event, plan the accumulation and use of points to pursue a higher rate of return.
• Trading-oriented, not the horse: Points are an added bonus for trading. Do not engage in contract operations that exceed your risk tolerance or are unfamiliar to earn points. All strategies should be built on a solid, sustainable trading plan.

Future Outlook

The value of the contract points system is being verified through real airdrop activities. The 72nd FIL airdrop made it easy for an account to earn nearly $26 in extra earnings.

The points system does not change the nature of market volatility or guarantee profitability on every trade, but it does add additional value to the trading process itself. When users open Gate’s trading interface, every thoughtful order is not only a judgment of the market direction, but also an active investment in their own long-term growth.