Gate’s contract points system is transforming every user transaction, position holding, and even referral into cumulative points, while consistently launching high-value airdrop campaigns. This approach delivers long-term value for traders that goes beyond traditional fee rebates.
Recent data shows that the single-ticket yield from the 42nd GT airdrop event has surpassed $21.
01 Core of the Points Ecosystem
Gate’s contract points system is a purpose-built, long-term incentive mechanism. Its core philosophy is to "tokenize" a wide range of user activities on the platform, turning trading into a process of value accumulation rather than just simple buying and selling.
The system rewards users across three main dimensions: trading volume, asset balance, and social referrals.
For every 400 USDT in daily trading volume, users earn 1 point. Both opening and closing positions count toward this total, and there is no upper limit. The platform takes daily snapshots of user account balances and awards 1 to 4 points per day based on asset size.
Successfully inviting friends to participate in contract trading also earns an extra 1 to 3 points.
02 Details of the 42nd Airdrop
According to reports from PANews, Neuro Daily, and other media outlets on December 15, Gate’s 42nd contract points airdrop event is now live.
This airdrop rewards users with the platform token GT, which reached a 24-hour high of $10.59 during the event, with a market cap of approximately $1.057 billion.
The event features two distinct prize pools, allowing users to choose flexibly based on their accumulated points.
The first prize pool has a lower threshold: users holding at least 40 contract points can redeem 20 points for a 100 USDT position experience voucher. The second pool targets users with more points—those with at least 120 points can redeem 15 points for 2 GT tokens.
Based on GT’s price at the time, this reward clearly exceeded $21, offering impressive single-ticket returns.
03 Preview of the 43rd Event
While the 42nd event is underway, Gate has already announced the next round of airdrops. The 43rd contract points airdrop kicks off on December 16 at 10:00 UTC, with updated rewards.
This round offers eligible users a combination of 50 MBG and a 100 USDT position experience voucher.
MBG, another asset within the platform’s ecosystem, is now integrated with the points system, further expanding users’ reward options. These ongoing, regularly updated airdrop campaigns form a direct value feedback loop for the contract points system.
04 Don’t Miss These Concurrent Events
Beyond the regular points airdrops, Gate has prepared a "Miracle Feast" for traders this December. Running from December 4 to December 18, the "December Miracle Feast" features a prize pool totaling 100,000 USDT.
The event includes daily check-ins and a trading leaderboard. Users who complete at least 5,000 USDT in contract trading volume each day can check in, with cumulative rewards up to 260 USDT.
Meanwhile, the 4th VIP Contract Elite Challenge has also begun. According to Neuro Daily’s December 15 report, registration runs from December 15 to December 31, and the official competition takes place from December 17 to January 1, 2026.
This round features upgraded rewards, with separate leaderboards for profit and trading volume, and a total prize pool of 45,000 USDT. All qualifying participants receive a guaranteed 100 USDT reward, and top traders advance directly to the annual finals.
05 How the Points System Works
To participate effectively in these events, understanding the basic rules of the contract points system is essential. Gate’s points system is designed around transparency, fairness, and user control.
Each point earned is valid for 15 days from the date of issuance and expires automatically if unused. The system consumes points that are closest to expiration first, so users need to maintain active trading and plan their point usage accordingly.
For point redemption, the platform offers several practical options. In addition to exchanging points for tokens in airdrop events, users can redeem points directly for cash tokens, position experience vouchers, and contract trial funds.
These rewards can be used immediately for trading, offsetting fees, or strategy testing, enabling instant conversion of point value.
Looking Ahead
On the airdrop event page, the countdown for the 43rd MBG reward is ticking; on the trading challenge leaderboard, users are fiercely competing for the 45,000 USDT prize pool and a spot in the finals; and the 100,000 USDT from the "December Miracle Feast" awaits its final lucky winner.
Gate’s contract points system is quietly reshaping the logic of crypto trading. Every opened or closed position, every asset held, and every friend invited now translates into quantifiable future rewards.
