Gate VIP Second Phase Prediction Challenge: Participate in the market with strategies, not just betting on directions

Transition from Activity Mechanism to Strategic Participation

As the cryptocurrency market enters a new phase characterized by high volatility and multiple narratives occurring simultaneously, simply chasing price movements is no longer sufficient to represent a complete market participation approach. After receiving positive feedback from the first prediction event, Gate officially launches the second VIP Prediction Challenge, transforming market observation into a strategic interactive mechanism that allows for point accumulation and exchange for real rewards.

This edition continues the core design of prediction rankings, while introducing more high-quality assets and tiered point exchange levels, making predictions no longer just a one-time result contest but a long-term participatory experience that can be accumulated over time.

Event Timeline and Key Process Nodes

The Gate VIP Second Prediction Challenge is divided into two phases: registration and official guessing:

• Registration Period: January 26, 2026, 14:00 to February 11, 2026, 18:00 (UTC+8)

• Guessing Period: January 28, 2026, 14:00 to February 11, 2026, 18:00 (UTC+8)

Users must complete registration and identity verification within the specified time to participate in subsequent predictions and point calculations.

VIP Thresholds and Restrictions

This event is open free of charge only to users with VIP levels 5 through 13, primarily targeting core users with certain trading experience and capital scale. The following account types are not eligible to participate:

• VIP level 14 and above

• Market maker, corporate, or institutional accounts

• Accounts with API trading ratios exceeding 60% in the past 30 days

This design aims to ensure that participants are mainly genuine strategic users, avoiding technical arbitrage or systematic manipulation that could affect fairness.

Register now to participate in the Gate VIP Trading Strategy Prediction Challenge: https://www.gate.com/competition/private-fund-performance-competition/s2

How to Obtain Guessing Opportunities?

After registration, each eligible VIP user will receive 1 free prediction chance. Additionally, more chances can be accumulated through tasks during the event:

• Net Recharge Task: Achieve a total net recharge of 150,000 USDT and maintain it for 48 hours to earn an extra 1 chance (up to 10 times)

• VIP Exclusive Financial Management Tasks: Complete subscription to designated VIP financial products with an added amount of 150,000 USDT to earn 1 chance (unlimited times)

This design makes prediction behavior no longer an isolated event but linked to platform asset allocation actions.

Prediction Logic and Points Mechanism

Participants only need to submit their top 3 predicted rankings. The system will calculate points based on two dimensions:

• Accuracy of the prediction

• Submission time priority

The more hits and the earlier the submission, the higher the points earned. Each prediction can earn between 5 and 1000 points, which will be the sole basis for subsequent reward exchanges.

Multi-Level Points Exchange Design

This edition offers a diversified reward structure, including:

• Cash rewards (USDT)

• Physical prizes (such as gold bars, smartphones, etc.)

• VIP exclusive rights and experiential benefits

Different prizes correspond to different point thresholds, forming a tiered system of small-value exchanges and large-value upgrades, allowing users with varying levels of participation to find suitable rewards.

Points and Rewards Distribution Rules

• Points will be issued within 1 working day after results are announced

• Users must complete redemption within 10 working days after the event ends

• Unused points can be retained for use in the next event

• If physical prizes are out of stock, equivalent USDT will be issued as a substitute

• Rewards are generally distributed within 10 working days after the redemption deadline

This system ensures that the activity does not reset after a single event, forming a continuous, cumulative mechanism.

Behavioral Norms and Risk Control Principles

To maintain fairness, the platform explicitly prohibits the following behaviors:

• Multiple account registrations or duplicate participation

• Volume manipulation, self-trading, or wash trading

• Arbitrage or systematic manipulation by main and sub-accounts

Any violations identified by the platform will result in disqualification and possible restrictions on future participation. This activity cannot be combined with other similar promotions simultaneously.

Risk Statement and Responsibilities

This activity is an interactive marketing mechanism for user engagement and does not constitute any investment advice or profit guarantee. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile; participants should assess their risk tolerance before participating. Gate reserves the final interpretation and adjustment rights regarding the activity terms. Some jurisdictions may be ineligible for related services.

Gate VIP Trading Strategy Prediction Challenge Announcement Details: https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/49478

Summary

The core value of the Gate VIP Second Prediction Challenge lies not in guessing which asset will perform best but in establishing an interactive model that combines market observation, strategic thinking, and tangible rewards. Through a sustainable points system and multi-tiered reward design, the activity gradually shifts from a one-off marketing event to a long-term participation node within the platform ecosystem, making VIP users not just traders but also integral parts of the market judgment mechanism.