Futures Points: Making Trading a Long-Term Accumulation Strategy
Historically, derivatives markets have primarily focused on technical operations such as position management, risk control, or shifts in market sentiment. Gate’s Futures Points Program redefines the value of trading. Every action—placing orders, holding positions, or inviting friends—translates into a sustainable, accumulative strategic resource. Each trade becomes a building block for strengthening your trading strategy.
This structure not only increases strategic flexibility but also enables traders to establish a cycle of ongoing growth within the entire ecosystem, moving beyond simple buy-and-sell execution.
Systematic, Highly Automated Points Architecture
Gate’s points architecture is driven by high automation. The system handles daily account snapshots, trading volume calculations, and point distribution automatically. There’s no need for manual claiming or extra steps. Even better, points aren’t restricted to a single redemption option; users can deploy them freely to fit their strategic needs, giving traders the flexibility to integrate these added benefits however they choose.
Multiple Channels for Earning Points
The program divides point accumulation into three categories, allowing traders with different habits to use the approach that suits them best.
1. Trading Activity: More Activity, Faster Accumulation
The more frequently you trade each day, the greater your rewards:
- Earn 1 point for every 400 USDT in trading volume
- Both opening and closing trades count toward your total volume
- No daily cap—active users can accumulate unlimited points
With a steady trading rhythm, every transaction can become a long-term source of returns.
2. Daily Asset Snapshots: Simply Holding Assets Drives Steady Growth
The system automatically takes daily snapshots of account balances (including spot assets in unified accounts) and issues fixed points based on asset levels:
- $100 ≤ balance < $1,000: 1 point/day
- $1,000 ≤ balance < $10,000: 2 points/day
- $10,000 ≤ balance < $100,000: 3 points/day
- ≥ $100,000: 4 points/day
(Note: Assets in financial accounts are not included in snapshots.)
3. Community Invitations: The More You Share, the More You Earn
Inviting friends to join futures trading also earns you points:
- Invite 1 friend: 1 point
- Invite 2 friends: 2 points
- Invite 3 or more: 3 points
Only valid invitations—where the invitee accumulates at least 2 points—are counted.
To learn more about the Futures Points Program, visit: https://www.gate.com/futures/points
What Can You Redeem with Points?
Accumulated points can be redeemed for a variety of strategic resources, including:
- Cash Token: Offsets trading costs and boosts capital efficiency.
- Position Voucher: Provides additional position capacity—ideal for testing new strategies and exploring different markets.
- Trial Bonus: Allows new or strategy-focused users to simulate trading with lower risk.
Gate will continue expanding the list of redeemable items, increasing the long-term value of points.
Transparent, Clear Rules
To ensure fairness, the program sets the following operational standards:
- Points are valid for 15 days
- Points are distributed automatically every day
- Points are used on a first-to-expire, first-to-use basis
- If daily trading volume is below 400 USDT, no points are awarded
- Market makers and institutional accounts are excluded
Clear rules make it easier for traders to plan their points accumulation and redemption strategies.
How Do Points Strengthen the Overall Trading Ecosystem?
The Futures Points Program delivers more than just rewards—it’s a continuous cycle for upgrading your strategy: trade → earn points → access resources → enhance strategy → increase activity → earn more points.
Every type of trader can naturally participate in this cycle:
- High-frequency traders: Trading volume directly accelerates points growth
- Asset holders: Daily snapshots provide steady accumulation
- Community promoters: Inviting friends expands your earning sources
Points become the driving force behind strategy evolution—not just a one-time perk.
Summary
The standout feature of Gate’s Futures Points Program is that every action—whether holding positions, placing orders, or inviting friends—feeds back into your future trading strategies. No extra investment or forced trading volume is required. By simply following your own trading habits, you naturally accumulate resources that enhance your strategic flexibility. This participation-equals-value approach aligns with the core ethos of Web3: every action is a contribution, and every contribution powers your ongoing growth.
