Gate’s 13th Anniversary Celebration officially kicked off on April 9, 2026. As a key part of the anniversary series, the "Gate 13th Anniversary VIP Welcome" special event launches on April 21, 2026, and runs through May 20. This event offers multiple rewards—including newcomer packages, tiered airdrops, and a share of an 800,000 USDT prize pool—to all users upgrading to VIP 5 or above for the first time.
As of April 23, 2026, Gate market data shows the Bitcoin price at $78,148.6, with a 24-hour trading volume of $545.02M and a market cap of $1.49T; the Ethereum price at $2,362.21, 24-hour trading volume of $349.26M, and a market cap of $275.69B; and the GT price at $7.38 with a market cap of $805.65M. Active trading in major digital asset markets provides VIP users with ample liquidity and opportunities for participation.
Gate’s VIP benefits system uses a multidimensional evaluation mechanism and tiered fee structure to convert trading activity and asset holdings into quantifiable cost advantages. This welcome event adds extra reward mechanisms on top, giving new VIP users further opportunities to reduce participation costs.
Event 1: VIP 5 Newcomer Package
VIP Growth Camp: 15-Day VIP 5 Experience Card
During the event, users who meet either of the following criteria can sign up to receive a VIP 5 experience card, valid for 15 days. This card unlocks lower fee privileges at the corresponding level:
- Average daily or 30-day average net assets of at least 20,000 USDT
- Contract trading volume of at least 1,000,000 USDT in the past 30 days
To claim the experience card, go to: [My] - [Coupon Center] - [VIP Experience Card].
VIP Newcomer Gift: Dual Paths for Asset and Trading Upgrades
Users upgrading to VIP 5 for the first time during the event can unlock a newcomer package based on their upgrade path:
- Asset Upgrade Path: Receive a 10% USDT 7-day savings interest coupon (total quota 30,000 USDT) and a 100 USDT position experience coupon.
- Trading Upgrade Path: Receive a 50 USDT contract trial fund and a 100 USDT position experience coupon.
The newcomer package is designed to lower the initial participation costs for new VIP users while providing real scenarios to experience core platform features.
Event 2: Tiered Contract Trading Airdrop—Up to 1,500 USDT
During the event, users who upgrade to VIP 5 or above for the first time and reach designated cumulative contract trading volume thresholds can unlock corresponding tiered airdrop rewards. Rewards are issued based on the highest qualifying tier, and each user can claim only once.
| Cumulative Contract Trading Volume | Airdrop Reward (USDT) |
|---|---|
| 1,000,000 | 100 |
| 3,000,000 | 200 |
| 7,000,000 | 300 |
| 10,000,000 | 500 |
| 50,000,000 | 800 |
| 80,000,000 | 1,000 |
| 100,000,000 | 1,500 |
Contract trading is one of the core application scenarios of the Gate VIP system. For example, a user with a monthly trading volume of $50,000,000 who upgrades from VIP 0 to VIP 5 can save about $12,500 per month in contract fees alone. Combined with the contract airdrop rewards from this event, the cost advantage is further amplified.
Event 3: Tiered TradFi Trading Airdrop—Up to 1,000 USDT
During the event, users who upgrade to VIP 5 or above for the first time and reach cumulative TradFi trading volume thresholds can unlock corresponding tiered airdrop rewards. Rewards are issued based on the highest qualifying tier, and each user can claim only once.
| Cumulative TradFi Trading Volume | Airdrop Reward (USDT) |
|---|---|
| 50,000,000 | 50 |
| 100,000,000 | 100 |
| 300,000,000 | 300 |
| 500,000,000 | 500 |
| 800,000,000 | 800 |
| 1,000,000,000 | 1,000 |
TradFi trading volume is counted as 10% of the total trading volume in Gate’s VIP level assessment. Participating in these trades not only helps boost your level evaluation but also earns extra airdrop rewards during this event.
Event 4: Tiered Spot Trading Airdrop—Up to 500 USDT
During the event, users who upgrade to VIP 5 or above for the first time and reach cumulative spot trading volume thresholds can unlock corresponding tiered airdrop rewards. Rewards are issued based on the highest qualifying tier, and each user can claim only once.
| Cumulative Spot Trading Volume | Airdrop Reward (USDT) |
|---|---|
| 250,000 | 50 |
| 500,000 | 100 |
| 800,000 | 150 |
| 1,000,000 | 200 |
| 1,500,000 | 300 |
| 2,000,000 | 400 |
| 3,000,000 | 500 |
Spot trading is the foundational trading scenario for most users. At VIP 5, spot trading fees can drop to 0.10%, a significant reduction compared to the 0.20% at VIP 0. The spot trading airdrop in this event provides additional incentives for users who actively participate in spot trading.
Event 5: VIP Airdrop Carnival—Share an 800,000 USDT Cash Prize Pool
During the event, users who upgrade to VIP 5 or above (including returning users who re-upgrade) automatically qualify to share the 800,000 USDT prize pool. The pool will be distributed among user groups at each VIP level according to the following proportions:
| VIP Level | Share of Prize Pool |
|---|---|
| VIP 5 | 10% of the total prize pool |
| VIP 6 | 20% of the total prize pool |
| VIP 7 | 30% of the total prize pool |
| VIP 8 and above | 40% of the total prize pool |
To participate, users must maintain VIP 5 or above until the event ends. The higher your level, the greater your share of the prize pool.
VIP Upgrade Paths and Evaluation Mechanism
Gate’s VIP system uses a dual-track evaluation standard based on "trading volume over the past 30 days" and "average daily GT holdings." The system automatically selects the higher qualifying indicator to determine user level, adjusting on the first day of each month based on data from the previous calendar month.
As of April 23, 2026, the GT price is $7.38. Based on the current price, reaching VIP 5 requires holding about 20,000 GT, which corresponds to an asset value of approximately $147,600.
Trading volume statistics include spot, margin, and contract trading. For contract trades, the nominal value is multiplied by the leverage factor and fully counted. For example, opening a $100,000 position with 10x leverage results in a recorded trading volume of $1,000,000.
Gate VIP users also enjoy lower fees, exclusive high-yield financial products, customized lending rates, one-on-one account managers, and invitations to exclusive events.
Conclusion
As Gate celebrates its thirteenth anniversary, this VIP Welcome event offers new VIP 5 and above users a concentrated window to claim newcomer packages, tiered airdrops, and a share of the cash prize pool. Stacking these rewards can significantly reduce trading costs and lower the barriers to capital utilization. The event ends on May 20, 2026, so eligible users are encouraged to complete registration within the event window. For more details on VIP benefits and upgrade paths, visit the Gate official website VIP section.
