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📊 EQT PERPETUAL FUTURES DIVIDEND SETTLEMENT: THE IMPORTANT DETAIL EVERY TRADER SHOULD UNDERSTAND

💡 BEFORE THE UPDATE, AFTER THE UPDATE

Imagine two traders holding the same EQT perpetual futures contract. One has a long position, expecting the price to rise. The other has a short position, expecting the price to fall. Both are trading the same market, but an upcoming dividend settlement can affect their accounts differently.

This is the important change traders need to understand. Gate has announced a dividend settlement for its EQT CORP (EQT) USDT-M perpetual futures contract. The settlement introduces an additional account adjustment linked to the underlying company's dividend distribution.

It is not simply another market update. It is a reminder that trading stock-based perpetual futures involves more than watching price movements.

🔍 WHAT IS THE EQT DIVIDEND SETTLEMENT?

EQT is the underlying stock represented by the EQTUSDT perpetual futures contract.

When a company distributes a dividend, its shareholders may receive a payment for each eligible share they own. However, traders holding perpetual futures do not directly own the company's shares.

To account for the dividend event, Gate will make a corresponding adjustment through the futures contract's funding fee mechanism.

The announced dividend amount is:

• Futures contract: EQTUSDT
• Underlying company: EQT CORP (EQT)
• Dividend per share: $0.17
• Ex-dividend date: November 4, 2026
• Scheduled settlement: November 4, 2026, at 08:00 UTC

The USD-to-USDT settlement ratio is 1:1.

These details are important because the settlement is based on the eligible position held at the specified time, not simply on whether someone traded EQTUSDT earlier.

⚖️ HERE COMES THE TWIST: LONG AND SHORT POSITIONS ARE TREATED DIFFERENTLY

This is where traders need to pay close attention.

Gate will calculate the settlement using each user's net position after offsetting their long and short positions.

1. LONG POSITIONS

Traders with an eligible net long position will receive the corresponding dividend amount.

The payment will be credited to their accounts as a funding fee.

In simple words, an eligible long position receives a positive adjustment based on its position size and the applicable dividend amount.

2. SHORT POSITIONS

Traders with an eligible net short position will pay the corresponding dividend amount.

The payment will be deducted from their accounts as a funding fee.

This means short-position holders must prepare for a possible account balance reduction when settlement takes place.

3. ZERO NET POSITION

If a trader's long and short positions offset each other completely, the resulting net position is zero.

In that situation, the trader will not be included in the dividend settlement.

The same applies to users who do not hold a relevant position at the settlement time.

🧮 HOW IS THE PAYMENT CALCULATED?

Understanding the calculation makes the announcement much easier to follow.

Gate uses the following formula:

DIVIDEND PAYMENT = NET POSITION QUANTITY × CONTRACT MULTIPLIER × DIVIDEND PER SHARE

The three parts have simple meanings:

• Net Position Quantity: The remaining position after long and short positions are offset.
• Contract Multiplier: The number of underlying units represented by each contract.
• Dividend per Share: The announced dividend amount, which is $0.17 for EQT.

For example, imagine a hypothetical position with a net quantity of 10 contracts and a contract multiplier of 1 share per contract.

The calculation would be:

10 × 1 × $0.17 = $1.70

This is only an educational example. It does not represent a confirmed payment for every 10-contract position because the actual contract multiplier and individual net position must be checked.

The key lesson is simple: position size matters. A larger eligible net position can produce a larger dividend adjustment.

⏰ NOVEMBER 4 IS THE IMPORTANT DATE

The settlement is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 08:00 UTC.

Traders should not confuse the ex-dividend date with an ordinary trading deadline. The relevant factor is the position held at the specified settlement time.

Gate has made clear that only users holding eligible EQTUSDT positions at that moment will participate in the adjustment.

If a trader does not want to participate in this dividend settlement, the relevant position must be closed before the specified settlement time.

Anyone planning to keep an open position should review the contract details and understand the possible account adjustment before the deadline.

⚠️ SHORT-SELLERS NEED EXTRA ATTENTION

The most important practical warning concerns traders holding short positions.

A dividend deduction can reduce the available account balance and affect the margin ratio.

Margin is the money supporting an open leveraged position. The margin ratio helps determine how safely that position is supported by the account.

If a dividend deduction reduces the available margin too much, the position could face liquidation risk.

This is especially important for traders using high leverage.

Consider a trader who opens a short position with limited available margin. Even if the market price does not move sharply, an additional funding-fee deduction can make the position less secure.

That is why traders should:

• Review their open EQTUSDT positions before settlement.
• Check their available account balance.
• Understand the possible dividend deduction.
• Maintain sufficient margin.
• Avoid using excessive leverage.
• Consider closing the position beforehand if they do not wish to participate.

A small adjustment should never be ignored when it can affect the safety of a leveraged position.

📚 ONE IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE: FUTURES ARE NOT COMPANY SHARES

There is another detail that beginners should understand.

Holding EQTUSDT does not mean owning shares of EQT CORP.

A perpetual futures contract is a derivative. Its value is linked to an underlying asset, but holding the contract does not provide the same rights as owning the actual company's shares.

This dividend settlement is a contract-level value adjustment.

It does not make futures traders company shareholders, give them voting rights, or provide direct ownership of the company's dividend distribution.

The adjustment is handled through the trading account as a funding fee and is separate from the regular daily funding fee.

Gate has also clarified that this special settlement will not change the standard funding fee rate.

💡 THE LESSON FOR EVERY TRADER

This announcement offers a useful lesson about responsible trading.

Many beginners focus only on buying, selling, entry prices, and market direction. They sometimes overlook contract adjustments, funding fees, margin requirements, and important settlement dates.

But successful trading requires understanding the complete structure of a contract.

Before opening or maintaining an EQTUSDT position, traders should understand three things:

First, know what you are trading. A stock-based perpetual futures contract is not the same as owning the underlying stock.

Second, know how account adjustments work. A dividend settlement can create a credit for eligible net long positions or a deduction for eligible net short positions.

Third, know your risk. A deduction can affect margin, especially when leverage is high and available funds are limited.

The announced dividend amount and settlement execution may also be adjusted if the underlying company's dividend plan changes. Traders should therefore check the latest applicable contract information before making decisions.

🚀 FINAL THOUGHT: KNOW THE RULES BEFORE THE SETTLEMENT

Gate's EQT perpetual futures dividend settlement is a reminder that even when market prices appear quiet, important contract events can affect trading accounts.

The November 4 settlement deserves attention from anyone holding EQTUSDT, particularly traders with leveraged short positions.

For the Dragonfly Official community, the biggest takeaway is straightforward: understand your position, check your margin, and never assume that a futures contract works exactly like owning a stock.

Stay careful, question what you see, and always think independently before making a trading decision.

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