Gate Contract Points: Incorporating TradFi trading volume, accelerating points accumulation through gold, forex, and stock indices

In the field of crypto contract trading, every opening and closing position not only results in profit or loss fluctuations but also quietly accumulates a form of “invisible wealth”—Gate Contract Points. Since its launch in October 2025, this incentive system has distributed over 264k airdrop rewards worth approximately 3.7 million USDT, with the highest total exchange value of points redeemed by a single account exceeding 2,600 USDT.

A true structural change occurred on February 9, 2026. On this day, Gate announced that trading volume and account balances from TradFi products would be officially included in the contract points calculation scope, breaking down the incentive barriers between crypto contracts and traditional financial assets. For traders involved in gold, forex, stock indices, and other markets, this means “multiple points from a single trade” is becoming a reality.

The Essence of Gate Contract Points

Before delving into the points acquisition mechanism, it’s essential to clarify a core concept: Gate Contract Points cannot be directly withdrawn or transferred. They are fundamentally different from GT or USDT—assets that can be stored and transferred; points are rights certificates that must be used within a specific period to complete the closed loop from “behavior” to “reward.”

The value of points lies in their exchangeability. Users can use accumulated Gate Contract Points to redeem cash tokens, position experience vouchers, contract trial funds, or participate in early airdrops of popular projects. According to official Gate data, the maximum reward a single account has received from airdrops via points redemption has exceeded 2,600 USDT. While points themselves are not assets, they can be exchanged for real asset rights—this is the underlying logic of their value.

How TradFi Trading Volume Is Incorporated into the Points System

Starting at 08:00 (UTC+8) on February 9, 2026, the trading volume of Gate’s TradFi products and TradFi account balances will be officially included in the contract points calculation scope. This upgrade maintains the original perpetual contract trading volume scoring rules while further integrating crypto contracts with TradFi trading systems, enabling users to earn contract points simultaneously while trading gold, forex, indices, and stocks globally.

The core rules are as follows:

• TradFi trading volume is converted at 20% as effective contract trading volume.
  For example, if a user generates a trading volume of 10,000 USDx in TradFi products on a given day, the effective trading volume counted toward points is 2,000 USDT (10,000 × 20%).
• This effective trading volume will be combined with perpetual contract trading volume for points calculation.
• The conversion ratio may be dynamically adjusted based on market conditions and operational strategies, with future changes announced separately.
• Between March 5 and March 11, 2026, Gate temporarily increased the TradFi trading conversion factor from the usual 0.2 to 0.4, achieving a limited-time “double points” acceleration.

Additionally, TradFi account balances will be included in the daily asset snapshot for points calculation alongside perpetual contract account balances. The combined effective balances will participate in the corresponding points calculation and rights determination.

Three Tracks for Contract Points Acquisition

Gate Contract Points can be earned through three parallel tracks: trading volume, asset balance, and TradFi activity. These tracks are non-conflicting and can be accumulated cumulatively.

Contract Trading Volume Track

This is the most direct source of points. For every 400 USDT of effective contract trading volume completed, users earn 1 point—more effort, more rewards, with no daily cap.

Specific conversion rules:

• Effective trading volume of 40,000 USDT in a day → 100 points earned the next day
• Effective trading volume of 400,000 USDT in a day → 1,000 points earned the next day

Both opening and closing trades are included in the volume count. However, the following are excluded: API channel trades, stablecoin trading pairs, copy trading, and bot trading volumes. Market makers, corporate accounts, and institutional users do not participate in this points activity.

Asset Holding Track

Even if no frequent trading occurs on a given day, simply holding assets in the contract account can steadily earn Gate Contract Points. The system snapshots the USDT and BTC assets (valued in USD) in the contract account daily at 07:59:59 (UTC+8), awarding fixed points based on balance ranges.

Balance ranges and daily points:

• 100 – 1,000 USDT: 1 point per day
• 1,000 – 10,000 USDT: 2 points per day
• 10,000 – 100,000 USDT: 3 points per day
• ≥ 100,000 USDT: 4 points per day

As of April 16, 2026, using Gate market data: Bitcoin (BTC) at $74,702.6, Ethereum (ETH) at $2,354.81. Holding approximately 0.34 BTC or about 11 ETH in the contract account places the user in the 10,000–100,000 USD range, earning 3 points daily. Holding just one asset type for 30 days yields 90 points.

Assets must be stored in the contract account. Funds in wealth management accounts (like YuBi Bao) or spot accounts are not included in snapshots. If using a unified account mode, the system will snapshot the USDT and BTC balances across the unified account.

TradFi Trading Track

The TradFi track is a new source of points introduced after the 2026 structural upgrade. Gate’s TradFi products cover four major sectors: gold, forex, stock indices, and stocks, all tradable with USDT as collateral within the TradFi zone.

TradFi Points Acquisition Rules:

• TradFi contract trading volume is converted at 20% as effective contract trading volume
• The converted effective volume earns 1 point per 400 USDT
• Effective trading volume can be combined with perpetual contract trading volume for points calculation

TradFi Balance Points Rules:

• TradFi account available balances and perpetual contract account balances are unified into the balance points calculation scope
• The specific balance points rules are consistent with existing contract points rules

This means that even during low volatility or consolidation phases in the crypto market, users can continue to accumulate Gate Contract Points through diversified assets like gold, forex, and stock indices, achieving a “multiple points from a single trade” effect.

Accelerated Path for Gold, Forex, and Stock Index Trading Points

Gold Trading

Gold, as a traditional safe-haven asset, often complements crypto volatility. Since 2026, the international gold market has experienced significant fluctuations—January prices broke historical highs, approaching $5,600 per ounce. This high-volatility environment offers traders more trading opportunities.

In Gate’s TradFi zone, users can participate in gold CFD trading via pairs like XAU/USD. Every $10,000 traded is converted into 2,000 USDT effective trading volume, earning 5 points.

Forex Trading

In 2026, global forex market volatility intensified. The US dollar index fell 9.37% cumulatively in 2025, with further declines in 2026. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East reshaped the global FX market, with the dollar surging nearly 3% in a month and non-dollar currencies under pressure. This volatility provides rich trading scenarios for forex traders.

Gate’s TradFi forex zone has launched multiple forex CFD pairs covering major currencies and some emerging market currencies. Forex trading also follows the 20% conversion rule, with trading volume combined with gold and index products for points.

Stock Index Trading

As of April 16, 2026, the three major US stock indices declined to varying degrees in Q1 2026, with the S&P 500 dropping about 7%, marking the worst quarter since 2022. However, AI-related stocks still attracted significant attention, with the S&P 500 briefly touching the 7,000 mark in early February.

Gate’s index zone has launched perpetual contracts for major global indices like NAS100, UK100, and SPX500, supporting 24/7 trading. Index trading volume is also converted at 20% for effective volume and points accumulation.

Stock Trading

As of April 13, 2026, Gate has added over 30 stock and ETF perpetual contract products, covering tech giants, aerospace & defense leaders, consumer giants, and core ETFs. Stock contract trading volume is also converted at 20% for points.

Recent additions include pre-IPO targets like OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as Hong Kong blue chips like Tencent, Meituan, and Xiaomi. Trading these stock contracts allows users to accumulate Gate Contract Points while holding rights assets.

The Critical Constraint of 15-Day Validity

Gate Contract Points are subject to a strict rolling expiration mechanism. Each batch of points is valid for only 15 days from issuance, following a FIFO (first-in, first-out) consumption principle. When users spend points, the system deducts the earliest earned, soon-to-expire points first.

The system will not send in-app messages or push notifications before points expire. Unused points will be automatically deducted upon expiration and cannot be recovered. This means “forgetting to use” is not considered a valid appeal under the rules.

The points page shows the total of all unexpired points, but this total is not fully available for use. For example, if 150 points are about to expire in 3 days, the actual freely available amount is much lower than the total displayed.

The best practice is to review your points balance every 5 to 7 days and clear near-expiry points regularly. Think of points as fresh milk rather than fine wine—timely redemption maximizes their value.

Conclusion

Incorporating TradFi trading volume into Gate Contract Points signifies an expansion of the points acquisition channels from solely crypto contracts to a multi-asset global scope. The synchronized accumulation across gold, forex, indices, and stocks allows every cross-market operation to be converted into quantifiable rights. The value of points ultimately depends on timely usage—the 15-day rolling window should not be overlooked. Regular redemption and rolling clearance are the only ways to complete the closed loop from trading behavior to actual rewards before rights expire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will the TradFi trading volume conversion ratio change?
A: The conversion ratio may be dynamically adjusted based on market conditions and operational strategies, currently set at 20%. Gate previously temporarily increased the ratio to 40% during certain activities, with future adjustments announced separately.

Q: How is the TradFi balance points calculated?
A: TradFi account available balances and perpetual contract account balances are unified into the contract points scope, with rules consistent with existing contract points—awarding 1 to 4 points daily based on asset value ranges.

Q: Can expired points be recovered?
A: No. Each batch of points is valid for only 15 days. Expired points are automatically deducted and cannot be restored.

Q: How can points be exchanged for rights?
A: Points cannot be directly withdrawn but can be used to redeem cash tokens, position experience vouchers, contract trial funds, or participate in early airdrops. Gate regularly hosts contract points airdrops, allowing users to exchange points for rewards like GUSD or USDT experience vouchers. As of January 2026, the maximum total reward redeemed via points by a single account exceeded 2,600 USDT.

Q: Which trades are excluded from points calculation?
A: API channel trades, stablecoin trading pairs, copy trading, and bot trading volumes are not included. Market makers, corporate accounts, and institutional users do not participate in this points activity.