Gate VIP: Unlock the ultimate key to higher rewards in DEX trading competitions and exclusive Meme Coin airdrops

In February 2026, the crypto market shows signs of recovery, with Bitcoin firmly staying above $70,000 and a market capitalization reaching $1.41 trillion.

Amid market fluctuations, Gate VIP members are transforming trading activities into sustainable compound returns through a series of exclusive events. Entering 2026, Gate has designed a richer privilege system for its most loyal VIP users, covering comprehensive benefits from trading fee discounts to exclusive airdrop rewards. VIP levels have become the core identity marker for users to gain a competitive edge within the Gate ecosystem.

Core Activities: DEX Trading Competition and Exclusive Airdrops

In 2026, Gate launched a multi-tiered, high-yield exclusive activity matrix for VIP users. Among these, the DEX trading competition and Meme coin exclusive airdrops are the two main pillars of current VIP privileges.

The DEX trading competition is designed as a stage that truly reflects traders’ long-term strength. Unlike short-term volume races, this event emphasizes stable output and risk management capabilities. The competition adopts a transparent “register first, then tally” process to ensure fairness. The trading volume is clearly divided during the measurement period, and all data are publicly verifiable. The introduction of a glory bonus system allows VIP users’ long-term trading achievements to be continuously recognized. Users who have achieved excellent results in past competitions can enjoy an additional 2% to 10% bonus when receiving cash rewards in new competitions, creating a compounding effect from their accumulated strength.

Parallel to the DEX trading competition is the VIP exclusive airdrop carnival, a new token acquisition channel tailored for VIP users at different levels. The event typically features a generous prize pool starting from 500,000 tokens, distributed based on VIP level tiers. Users only need to complete simple trading challenges, such as engaging in contract trading on any 7 days during the event period or reaching a total trading volume of 1,000,000 USDT, to qualify. The prize pool is divided by VIP level: VIP 5-7 users share 60%, VIP 8-11 share 30%, and VIP 12-14 enjoy the remaining 10%.

VIP Upgrade Path and Multiple Benefits

Gate’s VIP system adopts a tiered growth design, allowing users to upgrade mainly through increasing asset size or trading volume. For users already VIP on other platforms, Gate offers a convenient “apply for VIP, level +2” pathway, requiring only proof to achieve a higher starting level.

VIP levels are directly linked to multiple core benefits. Trading fee rates decrease significantly as levels increase. Starting from the standard rate at VIP 0, each level upgrade offers more favorable trading costs. When users reach VIP 5 and above, they unlock one-on-one dedicated account manager services, receiving personalized support such as market information, event alerts, and product consultations.

Higher-tier VIP users (typically VIP 8 and above) can also enjoy “customized large client lending services,” supporting over 800 borrowable tokens and more than 250 staking tokens, with highly competitive interest rates and substantial borrowing limits.

Loyalty Program and Long-term Value

In October 2025, Gate announced an extension of benefits for its top-tier loyalty program members through the end of 2026. This strategic move aims to retain the most loyal users on the platform and encourage active trading when market conditions improve.

Diamond, Platinum, and VIP members receive additional qualification points and trading discount coupons, easing the pressure to maintain their levels during market volatility. For example, all rewarded members received 15,000 qualification points and 10 trading discount coupons for Diamond and Platinum statuses; VIP members received 25,000 qualification points and 25 coupons.

Gate also extended the validity of trading credits generated or expired between March 2020 and September 2025 until September 2027, providing users with a more flexible fund utilization window. These adjustments reflect Gate’s commitment to long-term users, reducing the pressure to perform unnecessary trades to maintain VIP levels, and turning membership into a sustainable value asset rather than a burden.

Market Prices and the Role of GT Ecosystem

According to Gate market data, as of February 9, 2026, the cryptocurrency market shows a divided trend. Bitcoin is priced at $70,743.1, up 2.32% in the past 24 hours, with a market cap of $1.41 trillion. Ethereum is quoted at $2,091.17, a slight increase of 0.38%.

GT, as the core token of the Gate ecosystem, is currently priced at $7.03, with a market cap of $766.9 million. GT plays a key role in the VIP system—holding GT can directly upgrade VIP levels and enjoy corresponding fee discounts.

GT’s deflationary model supports its value, with over 180 million GT tokens permanently burned, accounting for nearly 60% of the total supply. As Gate develops its Layer 2 solution, Gate Layer, built on OP Stack, GT will become the sole Gas token on this chain, evolving from a transaction function token to a fundamental asset driving the entire Web3 ecosystem.

In platform activities like HODLer airdrops, VIP levels directly determine user participation quotas. VIP 5 users enjoy a 50% quota bonus, VIP 6 get 100%, VIP 7 reach 160%, VIP 8 receive 240%, and VIP 10 and above even enjoy “no upper limit” participation privileges. This design allows VIP users to receive airdrops that are several times or even dozens of times greater than those of ordinary users under the same conditions.

Bitcoin’s market cap surpassed $1.4 trillion in February 2026, and Gate’s VIP system is segmenting participants in this huge market into different tiers, providing precise value returns for each level of user. Benefits for Diamond and Platinum members are extended until the end of 2026, while VIP privileges are extended into mid-2026. When users upgrade from VIP 5 to VIP 6 or VIP 8, they not only enjoy lower trading fees but also gain access to exclusive airdrops, customized lending, and one-on-one customer service.

On Gate’s VIP growth ladder, each level corresponds to a carefully designed set of benefits rather than just a simple label change.