Gate VIP Airdrop Carnival Vol.8: Unlock the 2026 Mystery Reward Pool Through Trading Performance

VIP Rewards Program: Kicking Off the New Year

As 2026 begins, Gate is once again launching its exclusive airdrop rewards for high-tier traders. The eighth VIP Airdrop Carnival continues the tradition of regular airdrops, but this round introduces new timing and distribution methods to boost engagement and anticipation for the new year. Unlike typical events focused on instant visibility, this airdrop is designed to reward long-term traders, underscoring the VIP program’s pivotal role in Gate’s platform ecosystem.

Mystery Token Prize Pool Structure

This event features a mystery prize pool, with the actual airdrop tokens announced only 72 hours before the event concludes. This setup keeps users engaged throughout the event, turning the airdrop into a highlight of the trading cycle rather than just a simple reward. For long-term Gate VIP participants, it’s both a test of patience and trading expertise.

Event Timeline and Eligibility Criteria

• Event Duration: January 8, 2026, 16:00 – January 18, 2026, 16:00 (UTC+8)
• Eligible Participants: Only qualified Gate VIP users are eligible. Non-VIP users and those with trial cards are excluded.

This event is strictly reserved for VIP members and is not a public airdrop.

VIP Tier Requirements and Registration Criteria

To participate in this VIP Airdrop Carnival, users must reach VIP 5 or higher, with the upgrade achieved through trading volume.

• Users originally at VIP 4 who upgrade to VIP 5 by meeting the trading volume requirements before or during the event are eligible to register.
• Users already at VIP 5 or above must have attained their latest tier through trading volume.
• Upgrades based on asset holdings or other non-trading criteria do not qualify for this round.

This ensures that rewards go to those who contribute through actual trading activity.

Register now for the Gate VIP-exclusive Airdrop Carnival and unlock the mystery prize pool: https://www.gate.com/airdrop/vip/-coin-17

Trading Volume Requirements for Airdrop Eligibility

After registering, users must reach a cumulative contract trading volume of $1,000,000 during the event period to qualify for the airdrop. Users must also maintain VIP 5 or higher status throughout the event. The final VIP tier used for prize pool allocation is determined at the event’s conclusion, not at the time of registration.

Prize Pool Allocation and VIP Tier Structure

The airdrop prize pool for this round is distributed by VIP tier:

• VIP 5–VIP 7: share 70% of the total prize pool
• VIP 8 and above: share the remaining 30%

Within each tier, tokens are distributed equally among all users who register and meet the requirements, ensuring no excessive concentration due to individual asset size.

Additional Trading Volume Calculation Details

VIP 0 to VIP 4 users who wish to register must complete the $1,000,000 trading volume requirement within 30 days. The 30-day trading volume is calculated as: spot trading volume from the last 30 days, plus 40% of contract trading volume, plus 5% of options trading volume over the same period.

Reward Distribution Timeline and Participation Restrictions

All qualified airdrop rewards will be automatically credited to users’ accounts within one business day after the event ends.

The following are ineligible for this event:

• VIP 15 and VIP 16
• Market makers, corporate accounts, institutional accounts
• Accounts with API trading volume comprising 60% or more of their total in the last 30 days

Additionally, each user who completes KYC Level 2 is eligible for only one airdrop reward.

Platform Risk Management and Compliance Statement

During the event, Gate will rigorously monitor the following activities:

• Bulk account registration
• Malicious volume inflation, wash trading, self-trading
• Participation via main and sub-accounts or duplicate identities

Gate reserves the right to adjust or terminate the event and retains final interpretation authority. This event is not investment advice or solicitation. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile; please assess risks carefully before participating. Users in certain regions may be restricted by local regulations; actual eligibility is subject to official rules.

For full details, see the official announcement: https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/49108

Summary

The eighth VIP Airdrop Carnival is more than a routine reward—it’s Gate’s annual kickoff for long-term traders. With clear tier requirements, trading volume-based entry thresholds, and a tiered prize pool structure, Gate further strengthens the VIP program’s value within its trading ecosystem. For users focused on trading efficiency and long-term strategy, this airdrop marks a new chapter for the Gate VIP program in 2026.