In crypto contract trading, every opening and closing position not only brings profit and loss fluctuations—it also quietly accumulates a form of "hidden wealth": Gate Contract Points. This incentive system, launched in October 2025, has become the industry’s first contract trading rewards program.
Key Takeaways: Historical Earnings Overview
As of April 9, 2026, the Gate Contract Points system has delivered impressive results:
- Total user coverage: Over 264,000 users have received airdrop rewards worth approximately 3.7 million USDT
- Highest single-account historical earnings: One account has redeemed points for a cumulative return exceeding 2,600 USDT
- Latest redemption rates: In the 104th airdrop, 15 points could be exchanged for 25 GUSD (about 1.67 USDT per point), and 20 points for a 100 USDT position experience voucher (about 5 USDT per point)
Gate Contract Points Earnings Timeline
The Gate Contract Points system officially launched on October 14, 2025, and has been running for about six months. Here are the key milestones at each stage:
October 2025—Initial Launch
Within just over ten days of launch, Gate completed ten rounds of points airdrop events, covering ten popular tokens. The highest cumulative earnings per account reached $438, with the top single airdrop payout exceeding $120. The system demonstrated strong earning potential right from the start.
November 2025—Accelerated Growth
A little over a month after launch, Gate had completed 30 airdrop rounds. Individual accounts saw cumulative earnings surpass $1,300. The value of the points system began to gain recognition among more users.
December 2025—Explosive Expansion
On December 25, Gate Contract Points reached its 50th round, covering more than 60 popular tokens. Per-account cumulative earnings exceeded $2,400, and the highest single airdrop payout topped $127.
February 2026—Major System Upgrade
Starting February 9, 2026, trading volume and account balances from Gate TradFi products (gold, forex, indices, stocks) were officially included in points calculations. This means that when users trade gold spot on Gate, 20% of their trading volume is counted as valid contract points trading volume. Even during periods of low volatility in the crypto bear market, users can accumulate contract points through diversified asset allocation.
March 2026—Record Highs
By March, Gate Contract Points had issued airdrop rewards worth about 3.7 million USDT to over 264,000 users. The highest cumulative earnings per account exceeded 2,600 USDT.
April 2026—Ongoing Progress
As of April 9, Gate Contract Points had run more than 100 consecutive rounds of airdrop events. The 104th and 105th rounds are ongoing, with 15 points redeemable for 25 GUSD and 20 points for a 100 USDT position experience voucher.
Earnings Case Study: Exceptional Returns from Popular Projects
The most imaginative use of Gate Contract Points is redeeming them for early airdrops of trending new assets.
In the 63rd points airdrop, users could exchange 130 points for 10,000 PUMP. In the 73rd round, 120 points could be redeemed for 460 DEEP. If these new assets appreciate in value, the actual return rate from points far exceeds the yield from direct stablecoin redemption.
Points Acquisition Mechanism and Earnings Logic
Understanding the historical earnings is only part of the picture—you also need to know how these returns are generated. Gate Contract Points can be earned through three main channels:
- Contract trading: For every 400 USDT in contract trading volume, you earn 1 point. The more you trade, the more points you earn, with no upper limit.
- Asset holdings: The system takes daily snapshots of USDT and BTC assets in contract accounts and awards points based on balance ranges—holding 100–1,000 USDT earns 1 point per day, 1,000–10,000 USDT earns 2 points per day, 10,000–100,000 USDT earns 3 points per day, and balances above 100,000 USDT earn 4 points per day.
- Referrals: Successfully inviting a new user to participate in contract trading earns the inviter a reward.
Strict Rules for Points Validity
It’s important to note that each point is valid for 15 days from the date it’s issued, following a "first in, first out" rule. Expired points are automatically voided and cannot be recovered. To maximize the value of your points, it’s recommended to regularly check your account points status and avoid losing points due to oversight.
Conclusion
Overall, since its launch in October 2025, Gate Contract Points have generated over 3.7 million USDT in total airdrop rewards, with the highest single-account earnings surpassing 2,600 USDT. For users who trade contracts regularly, this represents an extra "hidden return." More importantly, as TradFi trading is integrated and redemption scenarios continue to expand, the utility of Gate Contract Points keeps growing.
