VIP Referral Upgrade Program: 70,000 USDT in Rewards for New Friend Upgrades and Existing Friend Returns

2026-08-19 07:10 (UTC)
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During the event, invite new friends to register and reach official VIP 5 status to receive instant rewards for both you and your friends. Existing friends whose referral relationships were established before the event can also earn return rewards by upgrading their VIP levels. New-friend upgrades and existing-friend returns are calculated separately. The more friends who qualify, the more rewards you can earn.

Event Period: August 19, 2026, 08:00 - August 31, 2026, 08:00 (UTC)

Friend Definitions

New Referral: A new user who registers through the inviter’s exclusive referral link and completes identity verification during the event.
Existing Referral: A user whose referral relationship with the inviter was established before the event began.

Event 1: New Referrals Reach VIP 5 and Both Receive 30 USDT

During the event, a new referral must register through the inviter’s exclusive referral link, complete identity verification, and reach official VIP 5 status or above for the first time through genuine trading. Both the inviter and the friend will receive 30 USDT. Each friend may participate only once. Rewards are calculated for up to 10 new referrals per inviter, allowing each inviter to earn up to 300 USDT. The total prize pool for Event 1 is 40,000 USDT. Rewards are credited instantly on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Event 2: Existing Friends Upgrade and Both Earn Bonus Rewards

During the event, when an existing friend reaches an eligible VIP level for the first time through genuine trading, both the inviter and the friend will receive the corresponding reward. Each existing friend may claim only the reward for the highest VIP level reached during the event. The total prize pool for Event 2 is 30,000 USDT. Rewards are calculated for up to five existing friends per inviter, allowing each inviter to earn up to 1,500 USDT. Each existing friend can earn up to 500 USDT.

VIP Level Reached by Existing Friend Reward for Both Inviter and Friend
VIP 5 30 USDT
VIP 8 100 USDT
VIP 10 300 USDT

Notes:

  1. Participants must click the “Join Now” button on the event page to register and complete identity verification to receive rewards. Due to local regulations and the platform’s service availability, participation and registration are unavailable in certain regions.
  2. Trading volume = buy volume + sell volume. During the event, trading volume generated from USD1 Futures pairs will count at 50% toward event tasks, while trading volume from USDT Futures pairs will count in full.
  3. Only official VIP levels reached through genuine trading will count toward this event. VIP Trial Cards, Upgrade Vouchers, manual level adjustments, and system-granted VIP levels are excluded.
  4. VIP levels and upgrade results are subject to Gate’s system records. Existing friends must be below the target VIP level when the event begins and complete the upgrade during the event.
  5. Rewards will be distributed as token airdrops. Event 1 rewards will be credited instantly on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last and are subject to actual distribution. If a reward is not credited, the prize pool has been fully distributed. Event 2 rewards will be credited to users’ accounts within 14 business days after the event ends.
  6. Invitees must register using the inviter’s exclusive referral code to qualify for rewards.
  7. Bulk account registration, volume manipulation, wash trading, matched trading, and other fraudulent activities are strictly prohibited. Multiple accounts belonging to the same verified user will be treated as one account. Sub-accounts are not eligible.
  8. Market makers, corporate accounts, institutional accounts, and agents are not eligible to participate in this event.
  9. If users participate in multiple referral events held during the same period, rewards cannot be claimed repeatedly. Users may receive rewards from only one referral event.
  10. Referrals are invalid if the inviter, invitee, or the user’s own account shares the same IP address. Self-referrals through multiple accounts are prohibited. If detected, all rewards will be canceled.
  11. If there is any discrepancy between a translated version and the English version, the English version shall prevail.
  12. Gate reserves the right of final interpretation of this event due to changing market conditions, fraud risks, and other factors.
  13. This event is not affiliated with Apple Inc.
  14. The referral program is currently unavailable to residents of Belgium, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Türkiye, Austria, South Korea, and other restricted regions. For more information about restricted regions, please refer to the User Agreement . We do not intend to solicit or market to customers in these restricted regions.
  15. Important Notice: Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile. Users are strongly advised to seek independent professional advice, fully understand all relevant information, and exercise caution before taking any action.

Gate Team
August 19, 2026


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