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Entering the Era of Contract Trading Rights: An In-Depth Look at Gate’s Contract Points System

Entering the Era of Contract Trading Rights: An In-Depth Look at Gate’s Contract Points System

Gate Contract Points are platform reward tokens that users earn by participating in contract trading. This article explains the three main ways to earn points, details the 15-day rolling mechanism, and shows how to use points in platform activities such as airdrops and vouchers.

Blog Team06/10/2026

Gate Contract Points: How Trading Volume, Positions, and Referrals Convert into Platform Benefits

Gate Contract Points: How Trading Volume, Positions, and Referrals Convert into Platform Benefits

This article examines the three main acquisition channels, the 15-day validity period, and the redemption mechanism.

Blog Team06/08/2026

Gate Contract Points: How to Qualify for Airdrops? Three Main Acquisition Methods and Activity Participation Explained

Gate Contract Points: How to Qualify for Airdrops? Three Main Acquisition Methods and Activity Participation Explained

Gate contract points determine eligibility for airdrops, access to activities, and the VIP growth path.

Blog Team06/05/2026

How to Participate in Gate’s Contract Points System with Low Leverage? A Guide to Low-Risk Accumulation Strategies

How to Participate in Gate’s Contract Points System with Low Leverage? A Guide to Low-Risk Accumulation Strategies

This article provides an in-depth look at low-risk strategies across three main channels: balance, transactions, and invitations. It addresses eight key questions, including points expiration and redemption thresholds, and includes a practical position management plan.

Blog Team06/03/2026

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Diverging Performance of US Crypto Stocks: Which Business Models Prove More Resilient During BTC Volatility?

Diverging Performance of US Crypto Stocks: Which Business Models Prove More Resilient During BTC Volatility?

During BTCs consolidation phase, MSTR edged up 0.03%, COIN fell 2.69%, and CRCL plunged 7.92%. What drives the divergence in pricing logic among the three main categories of crypto-related stocks—those focused on Bitcoin holdings, trading platforms, and mining companies?

Blog Team05/27/2026

Micron (MU) Valuation Reimagined: How Long-Term Agreements Are Transforming the Pricing Model for Memory Chips

Micron (MU) Valuation Reimagined: How Long-Term Agreements Are Transforming the Pricing Model for Memory Chips

Microns valuation framework has shifted from a Sum-of-the-Parts (SoTP) segment-based approach to an overall price-to-earnings (PE) valuation. The main drivers behind this change are long-term agreements that lock in both volume and price for 3 to 5 years, along with sustained growth in AI-driven demand.

Blog Team05/27/2026

You can mine BTC without buying mining rigs! Is Gate BTC staking a stable way to earn mining rewards?

You can mine BTC without buying mining rigs! Is Gate BTC staking a stable way to earn mining rewards?

Gate BTC Staking currently offers a reference annualized yield of 2.67%. Its tiered structure provides the highest returns on smaller amounts, with daily payouts and flexible redemption available at any time. This article explains the stability of returns, the three main sources of yield, and provides a simple three-step guide for regular users to participate.

Blog Team05/27/2026

ZK Rollup Explained: Technical Differences Between zkSync and Starknet, and Zero-Knowledge Proof Scaling Solutions

ZK Rollup Explained: Technical Differences Between zkSync and Starknet, and Zero-Knowledge Proof Scaling Solutions

A clear and accessible exploration of the core principles behind ZK Rollups, starting with the technical differences between zkSync and Starknet, and breaking down the three main approaches to implementing zero-knowledge proofs.

Blog Team05/26/2026

2026 Pre-IPO Valuations Reach New Heights: SpaceX, OpenAI & Capital Dynamics

2026 Pre-IPO Valuations Reach New Heights: SpaceX, OpenAI & Capital Dynamics

In 2026, pre-IPO valuations continue to climb, with industry giants like SpaceX and OpenAI preparing to go public. This article takes a deep dive into the three main driving forces behind this trend and explores new investment opportunities emerging from the $3.6 trillion wave.

Blog Team05/20/2026