On December 8, the 37th round of the Gate Futures Points Airdrop event kicked off as scheduled. This ongoing incentive program continues to transform every user trade and asset retention into quantifiable points, which can ultimately be redeemed for real monetary rewards.
According to on-chain data, in the recently concluded 36th MON airdrop event, a single account earned nearly $23. Behind this figure is an innovative system known as "behavior monetization," which is redefining how value is distributed between exchanges and their users.
01 Latest Update: Ongoing Evolution of the Airdrop Program
The Gate Futures Points airdrop mechanism operates at a high frequency, updating roughly once a week. The latest information shows that the 36th MON airdrop recently concluded, delivering direct rewards to users.
According to the official schedule, the 37th round of the Futures Points airdrop—offering 2 GT per person and a 100 USDT position voucher—officially launched on December 8 at 10:00 UTC.
Previously, the program typically used a tiered prize pool design. For example, in the 36th round, users only needed to hold at least 40 Gate Futures Points to claim a 100 USDT position voucher, consuming 20 points in the process. Users with at least 125 points could claim 750 MON, also consuming 20 points.
This structure provides differentiated participation paths for users with varying point balances.
02 Core Value: Defining and Earning Futures Points
Gate Futures Points are not just simple promotional tokens. Launched officially in October 2025, they serve as an activity and contribution metric generated from a user’s overall engagement on the platform.
The goal is to systematically quantify user behaviors across futures trading, asset holding, and community promotion. There are three main ways to earn points:
Trading Points are the primary source. For every 400 USDT in daily futures trading volume, users earn 1 point, with no upper limit. This ensures that high-frequency traders receive proportional incentives.
Balance Points reward long-term asset retention. The system takes daily snapshots of USDT and BTC balances in both futures and spot accounts, awarding 1 to 4 daily points based on the balance range. This allows long-term holders to steadily accumulate value.
Referral Points encourage ecosystem growth. For every 1 to 3 new futures traders a user successfully invites—who then meet the activity requirements—the inviter earns 1 to 3 bonus points.
03 Incentive Mechanism: Detailed Earning Methods
To clearly illustrate how to effectively accumulate points, the table below summarizes the specific rules and strategies for the three core earning methods:
| Earning Method | Core Rule | Strategy Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Points | Every 400 USDT in trading volume = 1 point (both opening and closing positions count) | Split large orders into multiple trades to increase point-earning frequency. |
| Balance Points | Awarded based on daily asset snapshots: 100–1,000 USD = 1 point; 1,000–10,000 USD = 2 points; 10,000–100,000 USD = 3 points; ≥100,000 USD = 4 points. | Consolidate funds into a primary trading account rather than spreading across multiple accounts to reach higher point tiers. |
| Referral Points | Invite 1/2/≥3 valid new users to earn 1/2/3 points respectively (new users must accumulate at least 2 points to qualify). | Focus on inviting friends with genuine trading interest and guide them through initial trading tasks to ensure valid referrals. |
04 System Rules: Validity Period and Consumption Mechanism
To maintain a vibrant and fair points system, Gate assigns a clear time attribute to each batch of Futures Points. Each point is valid for 15 days from the date of issuance and will automatically expire thereafter.
When points are spent, the system uses a "first in, first out" (FIFO) principle, deducting the oldest, soon-to-expire points first. This mechanism serves as a gentle reminder for users to stay active and use their points in a timely manner, fostering a dynamic and healthy ecosystem.
05 Strategic Perspective: Beyond Short-Term Incentives
The launch of the Futures Points system marks a shift in exchange competition from purely product and liquidity battles to a new phase focused on deep user value engagement.
Compared to traditional trading rebates or short-term promotions, this system aims to establish a more long-term and institutionalized incentive framework. It integrates users’ trading activity, asset retention, and social promotion into a unified, quantifiable value system.
This not only increases user stickiness but also creates a precise channel for project airdrops and joint campaigns in the future. In essence, Futures Points are transforming users from passive "traders" into active "ecosystem builders" and "growth sharers" for the platform.
Looking Ahead
When users complete a trade to earn points or redeem airdrop rewards on the event page, their actions become part of a broader economic model. In this model, points serve as the lifeblood, connecting users, the platform, and project teams.
With weekly airdrop events, Gate continuously injects new appeal into this system. The 37th round, launched on December 8, is just the latest chapter in this ever-evolving incentive program.
In the future, these points may become more than just vouchers for airdrop redemption. They could serve as keys to platform governance, tiered fee benefits, or even as "behavioral assets" that are recognized across the broader Gate ecosystem and beyond.
