From loss subsidies to position protection, why has the Gate VIP Asset Protection Plan become the new choice for advanced traders?

Recently, the volatility in the crypto market has continued to intensify, and risk management has once again become a focus for advanced traders. For users who are long-term active in the derivatives and TradFi CFD markets, trading strategies are certainly important, but how to quickly recover trading status after losses and extreme market conditions is equally critical.

Based on this, Gate has launched the fourth phase of the VIP Asset Protection Plan, centered around two core scenarios: loss subsidies and position liquidation protection. A million-level guarantee fund has been established to provide VIP users with a more comprehensive risk protection system. This article will detail the core mechanisms of this phase and explain why the Asset Protection Plan is becoming an increasingly important choice for more professional traders.

In an era of high volatility, what traders need most is no longer higher returns

In recent years, the crypto market has undergone significant changes. More and more institutional funds are entering the market, and hot sectors such as AI, RWA, Real Stock, and stablecoins ecosystems are emerging continuously. Trading opportunities are becoming richer, but at the same time, market volatility has clearly amplified. Especially in recent months, popular assets have frequently experienced large daily swings, with macro news, interest rate expectations, and global capital flows potentially shifting market sentiment rapidly. For high-frequency traders and VIP users, returns are important, but protecting funds and reducing risks amid intense fluctuations has become a new core competitive edge.

Many experienced traders have found that a mature trading system requires not only excellent strategies but also a complete risk protection mechanism. When losses occur, whether subsidies can be obtained; when facing extreme market conditions, whether there is an opportunity to quickly restore trading status—these factors are influencing more and more traders’ decisions. Against this backdrop, Gate has launched the fourth phase of the VIP Asset Protection Plan, aiming to provide an additional safety net beyond trading through a more comprehensive risk protection system.

What are the core highlights of the fourth phase of Gate VIP Asset Protection Plan

The event runs from June 10, 2026, 16:00 to June 30, 2026, 23:59 (UTC+8). Compared to traditional trading activities that focus only on rewards and rebates, the fourth phase of the VIP Asset Protection Plan emphasizes “risk compensation.”

The biggest feature of this activity is the dual protection mechanism:

• Users who incur losses in derivatives and TradFi CFD trading can receive corresponding subsidies;
• If a position is liquidated, the system will automatically trigger additional reward tasks to help users quickly regain trading momentum.

The entire activity is supported by a guarantee fund of over one million USDT, covering multiple trading scenarios. For users who are long-term active in derivatives markets, this means that when risks occur, they no longer have to rely solely on personal funds but have a certain buffer and recovery opportunity. This marks an important evolution in the VIP benefits system—shifting from simply reducing trading costs to enhancing trading safety and capital resilience.

How does the million guarantee fund cover derivatives and TradFi CFD risks

This phase sets up two independent loss subsidy pools. The total loss subsidy for derivatives trading is 20,000 USDT.

During the event, when a user’s accumulated losses reach certain thresholds, they can receive different levels of subsidies: when total losses reach between 20,001 USDT and 40,000 USDT, a subsidy of 50 USDT is granted; if losses continue to increase to between 40,001 USDT and 60,000 USDT, the subsidy increases to 100 USDT. As the loss range expands, the maximum subsidy can reach 1,000 USDT.

Meanwhile, TradFi CFD trading also has an independent subsidy pool with a total of 10,000 USDT. Besides meeting the loss amount requirements, users also need to complete corresponding trading volume requirements. After meeting the conditions, they can receive up to 800 USDT in subsidy rewards.

It’s important to note that this activity adopts a “dynamic qualification, first-come, first-served” principle. That is, eligibility for subsidies is not determined by registration time but by the time when users’ accumulated losses reach the specified thresholds. Therefore, for eligible VIP users, participating early can secure more guarantee slots.

From a design perspective, this mechanism is not meant to encourage risk-taking but to provide more stable capital support for long-term traders in market volatility scenarios.

Why is the position liquidation protection mechanism the biggest highlight of this phase

If loss subsidies are a safeguard for overall trading results, then position liquidation protection is a targeted response to extreme market conditions. In derivatives markets, liquidation has always been one of traders’ least desired outcomes. A sudden event, liquidity drought, or a brief period of intense volatility can force positions to be forcibly closed. Traditionally, traders rely on their own funds to rebuild positions, but in the fourth phase of the VIP Asset Protection Plan, a new solution has been introduced.

During the event, as long as VIP 5+ users successfully register and the amount of a single position liquidation exceeds 2,000 USDT, the system will automatically trigger a special surprise task. Completing simple tasks can then earn additional contract experience rewards.

This means that liquidation is no longer just the end of a trade but can become a starting point for a new beginning. For traders who have experienced multiple market cycles, this mechanism is highly meaningful. Because a truly excellent trading system is not about guaranteeing perpetual profits but about maintaining the ability to continue participating in the market after setbacks.

The position protection mechanism provides exactly this kind of recovery capability.

From trading tools to risk ecosystems, VIP services are upgrading

Looking back over the past few years, competition among trading platforms mainly focused on fees, trading varieties, and activity rewards. But as the market matures, the needs of high-net-worth individuals and professional traders are also changing.

They are beginning to care about:

• Whether platforms can provide risk buffers during intense market fluctuations;
• Whether there are opportunities to recover trading after drawdowns;
• Whether there are long-term stable safeguards as asset scales grow.

The fourth phase of the VIP Asset Protection Plan is designed based on these needs. From loss subsidies to position liquidation protection and the million-level guarantee fund, these mechanisms together form a more complete risk ecosystem. For traders, risk can never be entirely eliminated, but it can be effectively managed through system design. More and more advanced users are choosing to focus on risk protection—not because they lack confidence, but because they understand that staying in the market long-term is more important than single-instance profits.

In the future, competition in VIP services may no longer be about “who offers more rewards,” but about “who can help users go further amid volatility.”

FAQs

When does the fourth phase of the VIP Asset Protection Plan start?

The activity runs from June 10, 2026, 16:00 to June 30, 2026, 23:59 (UTC+8). Eligible users can register and participate during this period.

Which trading products are covered by the loss subsidies?

This activity covers derivatives trading and TradFi CFD trading, each with its own independent subsidy pool. Users who meet the respective conditions can apply for subsidies.

How is position liquidation subsidy triggered?

During the event, if a VIP 5+ user’s single position liquidation exceeds 2,000 USDT in derivatives trading, the system will automatically trigger a special task. Completing the task can earn the corresponding reward.

Can users receive both loss subsidies and position liquidation rewards simultaneously?

Yes. These two benefits do not affect each other. As long as the conditions are met, users can receive both subsidies and liquidation rewards at the same time.

Why is risk protection increasingly valued by advanced traders?

As market volatility intensifies, traders are not only focused on returns but also on capital safety and risk recovery capabilities. A comprehensive risk protection system helps users mitigate the impact of extreme conditions and enhances long-term trading stability, which is a key direction for VIP service upgrades.