Coin Newsweek – February 27, 2026 – Gate.com, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has successfully concluded its 88th Contract Points Airdrop event, distributing approximately $25 worth of GUSD to each eligible participant. According to on-chain data, the airdrop marks another milestone in Gate’s ongoing program to reward active traders and contract users on its platform.
The recently concluded 88th airdrop saw strong participation from the Gate community. The event featured two distinct prize pools designed to reward users at different engagement levels. Participants holding at least 40 Gate Contract Points qualified for a 100 USDT position trial voucher, with 20 Gate Contract Points consumed upon claiming. Meanwhile, users with 140 or more Gate Contract Points could claim 25 GUSD directly, consuming 15 Gate Contract Points in the process.
GUSD, Gate’s native stablecoin, demonstrated strong market performance during the airdrop period. The token reached a 24-hour high of $0.9992, maintaining close proximity to its intended 1:1 peg with the US dollar. Current data shows GUSD’s market capitalization stands at approximately $128 million, reflecting growing adoption and utility within the Gate ecosystem.
The airdrop mechanism serves multiple strategic purposes for Gate. It incentivizes continued platform engagement, rewards loyal users who accumulate Contract Points through trading activity, and helps bootstrap liquidity and awareness for GUSD. For participants, the program provides a tangible return on their trading activity beyond normal market gains.
Building on this momentum, Gate has already announced the 89th Contract Points Airdrop, scheduled to begin on March 2 at 18:00 (UTC+8). The upcoming event will maintain the same generous structure, offering each eligible participant 25 GUSD and a 100 USDT position trial voucher. Users interested in participating should ensure they have accumulated sufficient Gate Contract Points before the claim window opens.
Gate Contract Points are earned through various platform activities, primarily focused on futures and perpetual contract trading. The points system rewards users for their trading volume and engagement, with higher point balances unlocking access to more valuable rewards through events like these airdrops.
The trial vouchers included in both airdrops allow users to experiment with leveraged positions without risking their own capital, providing an educational on-ramp for traders new to contract markets. This feature aligns with Gate’s broader strategy of fostering responsible trading education while encouraging platform adoption.
GUSD’s stable value proposition makes it particularly suitable for airdrop distributions. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies that might fluctuate significantly between announcement and distribution, GUSD maintains a consistent value, ensuring participants receive the expected reward amount regardless of market conditions.
The $128 million market capitalization for GUSD represents steady growth for Gate’s native stablecoin. While smaller than industry-leading stablecoins like USDT or USDC, GUSD’s market cap demonstrates meaningful adoption within the Gate ecosystem and suggests the token serves a genuine utility for platform users.
Gate’s consistent airdrop program—now in its 88th iteration—reflects the exchange’s commitment to user retention and community building. By regularly distributing value to active participants, Gate creates ongoing incentives for users to maintain their engagement with the platform rather than migrating to competitors.
For traders, the airdrop economics are straightforward. The consumption of Gate Contract Points to claim rewards creates a direct exchange of accrued platform engagement for tangible value. Users who actively trade contracts accumulate points, which they can then convert into GUSD or trading vouchers through events like these airdrops.
The timing of the 89th airdrop announcement—immediately following the conclusion of the 88th—maintains momentum and gives users a clear target for their March activities. With the claim window opening on March 2, participants have a short window to ensure their Contract Point balances meet the eligibility thresholds.
Gate’s continued investment in its airdrop program signals confidence in the platform’s growth trajectory. By allocating resources to user rewards, the exchange reinforces its position in the competitive cryptocurrency exchange landscape, where user acquisition and retention costs continue to rise.
For those seeking to participate in the upcoming 89th airdrop, the path is clear: accumulate at least 140 Gate Contract Points before March 2 to qualify for the full 25 GUSD reward, or maintain 40 points for the 100 USDT trial voucher. With approximately $25 in value per eligible account, the program offers meaningful rewards for active traders in the Gate ecosystem.
Sources: Gate.com official announcement / On-chain data
Disclaimer: This content is for market information only and is not investment advice.
