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Gate Event Contracts Launch — A New Era of Prediction Trading Has Arrived

Gate has officially launched one of the most exciting trading products in the crypto space, called Event Contracts. This prediction-based trading product allows users to trade on the price direction of major crypto assets like BTC and ETH over short time periods. Whether you believe Bitcoin will rise in the next 5 minutes or Ethereum will fall within the next hour, Event Contracts gives you a simple way to act on your market view. To celebrate the launch, Gate has introduced the Event Contracts Launch Carnival with a 50,000 USDT prize pool, along with a separate 20,000 USDT reward pool for eligible new users through first-trade loss coverage.

Running from July 21 to July 31, 2026, this limited-time campaign offers traders an opportunity to explore a new trading product while participating in promotional rewards.

Understanding Event Contracts
Event Contracts are built around one simple idea—predicting whether the price of BTC or ETH will move Up or Down during a fixed time period. Instead of managing leverage, liquidation prices, or complex margin calculations, users simply choose the expected direction, select a contract price from the Order Book, enter the quantity, and place the order.

For example, if a BTC 5-Min Up/Down event starts at 14:15 UTC and ends at 14:20 UTC, you only need to decide whether Bitcoin's closing price at 14:20 will be above or below its opening price at 14:15. If your prediction is correct, every winning contract settles at 1 USDT. If the prediction is incorrect, the contract expires with no value. The process is straightforward and transparent, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced traders.

Low Entry Requirements
One of the biggest advantages of Event Contracts is the low capital requirement.

Contract prices range between 0.01 USDT and 0.99 USDT, reflecting the market's estimated probability of each outcome. The minimum trade amount is only 1.5 USDT, while the minimum order size is 6 contracts.

Unlike leveraged futures, Event Contracts involve no leverage, no margin requirements, and no liquidation risk. Your maximum possible loss is limited to the amount you paid for the contracts. This makes risk management simple because you always know your maximum exposure before entering a position.

Flexible Position Management
Another useful feature is the ability to exit a trade before settlement. Users can sell their contracts through the Order Book before the event ends, allowing them to secure profits or reduce losses as market conditions change.

This flexibility means you are not forced to hold every position until expiration. Active traders can adjust their strategy in real time based on price action and market momentum.

Supported Markets
At launch, Event Contracts support Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Available prediction periods include:

5 Minutes
15 Minutes
1 Hour
4 Hours
Gate has also indicated that additional assets and more event durations may be introduced in future updates, creating even more trading opportunities.

Event Contracts Launch Carnival
The launch campaign runs from July 21, 2026, 02:00 UTC until July 31, 2026, 08:00 UTC and includes a 50,000 USDT reward pool.

One of the main promotions is First Order Loss Coverage. If your first Event Contract trade results in a loss, Gate compensates the actual loss amount up to 5 USDT per eligible user. This allows new participants to experience the product with reduced financial risk.

Another promotion is the Profit Matching Bonus, where eligible users can receive additional rewards based on qualifying profits during the campaign, increasing the overall value of successful trading activity.

Additional New User Campaign
Gate has also launched a dedicated campaign for first-time Event Contract users running from July 27, 2026, 02:00 UTC until July 31, 2026, 16:00 UTC.

This event includes another 20,000 USDT reward pool for first-trade loss coverage. The first 4,000 eligible users whose initial Event Contract trade results in a loss can receive compensation of up to 5 USDT based on their actual loss.

Together, both campaigns represent 70,000 USDT in promotional rewards.

How to Start Trading
Getting started is straightforward.

Update your Gate App to Version 8.28.5 or later, open the Futures section, and switch to the Events tab. Select your preferred BTC or ETH event, choose Up or Down, select your desired contract price, enter the quantity, and submit your order.

Before participating for the first time, users must complete the Innovation Trading Disclaimer, sign the required User Agreement, and finish Identity Verification to become eligible for trading and campaign rewards.

Understanding Contract Pricing
Contract prices between 0.01 USDT and 0.99 USDT represent the market's collective expectation for each outcome.

For instance, if a BTC Up contract trades at 0.65 USDT, the market is effectively pricing in approximately a 65% probability that Bitcoin will finish higher when the event expires.

If the contract wins, it settles at 1 USDT.

Buying at 0.65 USDT produces a profit of 0.35 USDT per contract after settlement.

Buying at 0.30 USDT produces a profit of 0.70 USDT per contract if successful.

Lower-priced contracts generally offer higher potential returns but represent outcomes considered less likely by the market.

Practical Trading Example
Suppose BTC has shown strong bullish momentum during the previous hour.

You purchase 50 Up contracts at 0.55 USDT each for a total investment of 27.5 USDT.

If Bitcoin closes higher when the event expires, all 50 contracts settle at 1 USDT, giving you 50 USDT.

Your profit becomes 22.5 USDT, representing approximately an 81.8% return on your investment.

If Bitcoin finishes lower instead, your maximum loss remains limited to your original 27.5 USDT investment.

Event Contracts vs Traditional Futures
Traditional futures trading often requires traders to manage leverage, maintenance margin, liquidation prices, funding costs, and other technical factors.

Event Contracts simplify this process considerably.

There is no leverage.

There are no liquidation risks.

There are no margin calls.

Your maximum risk is always the purchase price of the contracts.

This simplified structure allows traders to focus primarily on market direction rather than complex position management.

Early Exit Strategy
Early closing adds another strategic advantage.

Imagine buying an Up contract at 0.55 USDT.

Later, strong bullish momentum pushes the contract price to 0.85 USDT before settlement.

Instead of waiting for expiration, you may choose to sell immediately and secure a 0.30 USDT profit per contract.

Likewise, if market conditions weaken, you can reduce losses by exiting before the contract expires.

This flexibility gives traders greater control over risk and profit management.

Important Participation Rules
Participants must register through the event page and complete Identity Verification before claiming rewards.

Only eligible Event Contract trades completed during the campaign period qualify.

Reward values shown on the activity page are estimates, while final distributions follow Gate's official calculations.

Rewards are expected to be distributed after the campaign according to the announced schedule.

Wash trading, matched trading, multiple-account abuse, malicious manipulation, and other prohibited activities may result in disqualification.

Users should also verify whether Event Contracts are available under their local regulations before participating.

Why This Launch Matters
Prediction markets continue to gain attention across the digital asset industry because they provide a simpler alternative to leveraged derivatives while still allowing traders to express market opinions.

By introducing Event Contracts, Gate expands its product ecosystem with an accessible trading solution suitable for both newcomers and experienced market participants.

The combination of fixed maximum risk, simple trading mechanics, flexible exits, and promotional rewards makes this launch particularly attractive for users interested in short-term market opportunities.

Final Thoughts
Gate Event Contracts introduce a fresh way to participate in crypto markets through simple price-direction predictions instead of traditional leveraged trading. With support for BTC and ETH, multiple trading durations, capped downside risk, flexible early exits, and promotional campaigns totaling 70,000 USDT, the launch provides users with an opportunity to explore a different trading experience. Whether you are an active trader seeking new strategies or a beginner looking for a straightforward way to understand market movements, Event Contracts offer a structured and easy-to-use alternative worth exploring.
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