Announcements Gate Asset Management Elite Challenge: Phase 1 Successfully Concluded, Phase 2 Competition to Launch with the Introduction of the "Exploratory Growth" Track

Gate Asset Management Elite Challenge: Phase 1 Successfully Concluded, Phase 2 Competition to Launch with the Introduction of the "Exploratory Growth" Track

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Since its launch, the <a href="https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/48234" target="_blank">Gate 2026 Asset Management Elite Challenge</a> has received active participation from asset management institutions and users worldwide. The first competition phase has recently concluded successfully, with stable operations and outstanding strategy performance.

### **I. Phase 1 Successfully Concluded | Performance Highlights**
During Phase 1, participating asset management institutions across different risk preferences actively engaged in the competition, delivering overall strong performance:

* The **top-performing strategies achieved a maximum annualized return of 12%**.
* Strategies across all groups recorded **average annualized returns of approximately 10%**.
* Under a real-account, real-competition framework, participants demonstrated solid alpha generation capabilities and effective risk management.

### **II. Phase 2 Bi-Weekly Competition to Launch**
Building on the positive performance of Phase 1, the **Phase 2 bi-weekly competition will officially commence**. This phase will retain the core competition framework while introducing important upgrades to expand participation opportunities for more potential strategies.

**Phase 2 Period:** January 19, 2026 – February 2, 2026

**Institutional Registration:** Institutions may register by completing the <a href="https://www.gate.com/questionnaire/7216" target="_blank">registration form</a>, or submit their basic institutional information to **[Institutional@gate.com](mailto:Institutional@gate.com)**. Eligible applicants will be contacted by a dedicated representative following review.

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### **III. Competition Upgrade | Introduction of the "Exploratory Growth Track"**
To further enhance user engagement and accommodate **small-scale teams and individual participants**, the Asset Management Elite Challenge is introducing a new **Exploratory Growth**, in addition to the existing **Steady Growth** and **Aggressive Growth** tracks.
Following the upgrade, the three tracks will run in parallel:
* **Steady Growth:** Focused on low drawdown and stable returns (rules remain unchanged)
* **Aggressive Growth:** Focused on higher returns and capital efficiency (rules remain unchanged)
* **Exploratory Growth (New):** Lower entry threshold, designed to validate emerging and potential strategies

### **IV. Exploratory Growth Track Rules**

#### **1. Eligibility**

* Open to individual or institutional users who **do not currently meet the entry requirements** for the Stable Growth or Aggressive Growth Tracks
* **Minimum participating product size:** 5,000 USDT

#### **2. Ranking & Competition Structure**

**Ranking cycles:** Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual
**Ranking methodology:**
* Follows the same ranking rules as the **Aggressive Growth Track**
* Emphasizes return performance and strategy execution capability

#### **3. Exploratory Growth Track Rewards**

**Monthly Competition Rewards (Top 3)**
* VIP tier **+2 for 30 days**
* **500 USDT Margin Interest Voucher**

**Quarterly Competition Rewards (Top 3)**
* **VIP 14 for 30 days**
* **Zero-interest borrowing quota of 50,000 USDT, valid for 30 days**
Condition: The user's own funds must account for at least 50% of the total capital.

**Annual Competition Rewards (Top 3)**
(1) Gate's best trading fee rates for 90 days
(2) Advanced privileges:
* Priority promotion to the Stable Growth Track or Aggressive Growth Track
* Eligibility to participate in the selection process for multi-million USDT platform capital cooperation programs

### **V. Additional Notes**

* All data and rankings related to the Exploratory Growth Track will be calculated and published in accordance with the rules of the <a href="https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/48234" target="_blank">Aggressive Growth Track</a>.
* Gate reserves the right to adjust competition rules and reward arrangements as necessary.

Gate will continue to optimize the Asset Management Elite Challenge framework and remains committed to providing a professional, fair, and transparent platform for outstanding strategies and asset management institutions.
Thank you for your continued support and participation.

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