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Gate Futures Points Explained: Trading Activity & Reward System

Gate Futures Points Explained: Trading Activity & Reward System

Gate Contract Points are calculated based on your account balance and cumulative contract trading activity. These points allow users to participate in rewards and airdrop-related benefits. In this article, we’ll break down the logic, functions, and target audience of Gate Contract Points from the perspective of the "Activity Ledger."

Blog Team05/20/2026

Gate Pre-IPOs: Redefining Access to Pre-IPO Opportunities

Gate Pre-IPOs: Redefining Access to Pre-IPO Opportunities

Gate Pre-IPOs is a platform-based mechanism that streamlines the investment process for pre-IPO companies. By leveraging digital design and introducing a trading marketplace, it enhances both accessibility for participants and asset liquidity. This article explores how the system operates, its allocation logic, and associated risk characteristics to help investors gain a clear unde

Blog Team05/20/2026

Gate Integrates Polymarket: Event-Driven Trading Guide

Gate Integrates Polymarket: Event-Driven Trading Guide

Analyzing How Prediction Markets Shift Trading Logic from Price Analysis to Event-Based Judgments, and How Integration Between Gate and Polymarket Enhances Operational Efficiency and Decision-Making.

Blog Team05/20/2026

Optimism: Superchain Transaction Volume Hits Record High—Why Is the OP Token Still Lagging?

Optimism: Superchain Transaction Volume Hits Record High—Why Is the OP Token Still Lagging?

Based on Gate market data, this article takes a comprehensive look at Optimisms valuation paradox in 2026. We examine the buyback mechanism, the independence of Base, and explore multiple scenarios to provide an in-depth analysis.

Blog Team05/19/2026

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ETF vs. Perpetual Futures: A Comprehensive Comparison—How Should Retail Investors Choose?

ETF vs. Perpetual Futures: A Comprehensive Comparison—How Should Retail Investors Choose?

ETF vs Futures: An In-Depth Comparison Based on the Latest Market Data from May 2026—Gate ETF vs Futures Across Entry Barriers, Liquidation Risk, and Funding Costs, Helping Everyday Investors Find the Most Suitable Leverage Tool.

Blog Team05/19/2026

Gate VIP Dividend Mechanism Explained: The Trading Share Model Is Becoming a New Direction for Platform Operations

Gate VIP Dividend Mechanism Explained: The Trading Share Model Is Becoming a New Direction for Platform Operations

Gate launches a VIP trading dividend event, where eligible VIP users can share a $100,000 cash prize pool based on their allocated shares. This article explains the event rules, share allocation mechanism, and recent changes within the VIP ecosystem.

Blog Team05/19/2026

Gate Pre-IPOs: Redefining Access to Pre-IPO Investment

Gate Pre-IPOs: Redefining Access to Pre-IPO Investment

A deep dive into how Gate Pre-IPOs operate and the underlying investment logic. Discover how platform-based solutions lower the barriers to access unlisted assets, while gaining insight into their risks and unique market characteristics.

Blog Team05/19/2026

Gate Integrates Polymarket: Unlocking a New Era of Event-Based Trading

Gate Integrates Polymarket: Unlocking a New Era of Event-Based Trading

Gate integrates Polymarket, delivering a seamless, all-in-one prediction market trading experience. Users can participate in both spot and on-chain modes, enabling event probability-based trading. This expands investment strategies and broadens market observation perspectives.

Blog Team05/19/2026

In-Depth Analysis of Solana DeFi Momentum Shift: Meme Coin Retreat and the Resurgence of Ethereum L2 Competition

In-Depth Analysis of Solana DeFi Momentum Shift: Meme Coin Retreat and the Resurgence of Ethereum L2 Competition

Based on the latest data from May 2026, this article provides an objective comparison of DEX trading volumes, market share, and on-chain activity between the two major ecosystems, analyzing the underlying logic behind the evolving market landscape.

Blog Team05/18/2026