Gate launches 5 million USDT subsidy plan, market signals behind the upgraded contract incentives

Gate has just launched a new round of market fluctuation bottom-line subsidy program, with a total scale of 5 million USDT. The event runs from 16:00 on January 21 to 00:00 on January 28 (UTC+8). This number is quite interesting, not only because of its substantial size but also because it reflects the platform’s ongoing commitment to derivatives and its precise grasp of the current market rhythm.

How to Claim the Subsidy and How High Are the Thresholds

Participation eligibility for this event is divided into three tiers, designed with a clear sense of hierarchy.

Eligible participants can receive up to 100 USDT in subsidies. If you are a first-time derivatives trader or a newly registered user during the event, you can also get an additional 50 USDT newcomer bonus. From the design perspective, Tier 1 has the lowest threshold (100 USDT), targeting users with existing trading experience; Tier 2 and Tier 3 have higher thresholds but target different groups—one for active traders, the other for beginners. This layered approach is quite interesting, as it covers existing users while also attracting new ones.

The Upgraded Incentive System Behind It

This activity is not isolated. According to the latest news, Gate’s derivatives points airdrop system has already run for 67 periods, with 264,000 participants and a total airdrop value equivalent to about 3.7 million USDT. The maximum cumulative earnings for a single account exceed 2,600 USDT.

In other words, Gate’s total incentive investment in derivatives has surpassed 870 million USDT (3.7 million + the current 5 million). This scale indicates that the platform is not just making a temporary effort but is systematically building an incentive ecosystem for derivatives trading. From the points-based mechanism to subsidy plans, and recently launched Launchpool and TradFi products, Gate is creating a multi-layered, multi-dimensional user incentive system.

Why Launch This Activity Now

Timing is crucial. According to the latest data from Gate Ventures, the overall crypto market has rebounded over the past week, with BTC and ETH rising by 3.04% and 5.29% respectively, pushing the total crypto market cap up by 2.24% during the week. ETF capital inflows remain a key support, with BTC and ETH ETFs recording net inflows of about $1.42 billion and $479 million respectively. On-chain and industry activities are also ongoing, with the number of Ethereum validators entering the queue reaching a new high since 2023, reflecting a rebound in staking demand.

At this moment, the market is just beginning to recover from a downturn, with trading activity picking up. The platform’s increased incentives aim to seize this window, encouraging users to develop trading habits. For users, this is also a relatively good time to participate in derivatives trading—market sentiment is improving, liquidity is ample, and the platform is offering subsidies.

Actual Participation Value

From a participation perspective, the threshold design is relatively user-friendly. Tier 1 even includes trading records on other platforms, meaning that if you have traded on Binance, OKX, or other exchanges and your trading volume reaches 100 USDT, you can claim the subsidy on Gate. This design clearly aims to convert incremental users.

For beginners, the 50 USDT newcomer bonus isn’t a huge amount, but as startup capital for derivatives trading, it’s enough to experience the platform’s trading environment and risk control mechanisms. For active traders, the 100 USDT subsidy might seem modest, but considering the low participation cost (just normal trading), it’s essentially an extra earning from the platform.

Summary

This 5 million USDT subsidy plan is essentially another upgrade of Gate’s derivatives incentive system. It’s large in scale, very open in participation conditions, and well-timed. It reflects the platform’s emphasis on derivatives trading and the opportunities brought by the current market recovery. For users with trading plans recently, it’s worth checking if they meet the criteria—after all, the subsidies are real, and the first-come, first-served rule reminds us to seize the window of opportunity.