[//]:content-type-MARKDOWN-DONOT-DELETE The exclusive VIP event series has been fully upgraded! The brand-new VIP Futures Elite Challenge is now officially live. VIP users can join this inaugural event and compete through outstanding futures trading volume to share up to 40,000 USDT prizes and extra ERA token rewards. Trade smart and claim your elite glory! **Event Period:** - Registration Period: **July 30, 2025, 7:00 (UTC) – August 14, 2025, 7:00 (UTC)** - Event Period: August 1, 2025, 7:00 (UTC) – August 15, 2025, 7:00 (UTC)**

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**Prize Pool** The VIP Futures Elite Challenge prize pool has been fully upgraded! Three grand prize pools are waiting to be unlocked: Leaderboard USDT prizes, exciting lucky draw rewards, and exclusive task bonuses. **1. Leaderboard USDT Prize** - Tiered rewards | Trading Volume (USD) | Prize Pool (USDT) | | :--- | :--- | | 500,000,000 | 5,000 | | 1,000,000,000 | 10,000 | | 2,000,000,000 | 15,000 | | 5,000,000,000 | 20,000 | | 10,000,000,000 | 30,000 | | 20,000,000,000 | 40,000 | **2. Lucky Draw Rewards:** For every 1,000,000 USDT in futures trading volume, you'll receive one lucky draw entry. Max 20 entries per person during the event. Tons of ERA tokens and exclusive Gate merch await! **3. Exclusive Task Bonus:** * VIP 5 Upgrade Bonus: During the event, if you reach VIP 5 or above for the first time through asset holdings, trading volume, or GT holdings, you will receive 100 ERA tokens. * VIP Prestige Upgrade Gift: During the event, if you reach VIP 8 or above for the first time through asset value, trading volume, or GT holdings, you can contact your dedicated account manager to claim an exclusive prestige gift worth up to 500 USDT. * VIP 5 Trial Card: VIP 0–4 users who deposit 20,000 USDT will receive a 15-day VIP 5 Trial Card. * Exclusive Winner Rewards: The top 3 winners on the leaderboard will receive exclusive tickets to Gate's offline events, including round-trip flights and luxury stay. **Notes:** 1. Users must complete identity verification and register for the event during the registration period to be eligible for rewards. This event is exclusive to VIP users. If you are not yet a VIP, click to visit the VIP page to learn how to upgrade to Gate VIP and unlock your exclusive benefits. 2. Only futures trading volume after the competition start time will be counted. Eligible volume will be calculated based on total trading volume generated during the event. 3. If two participants have the same total trading volume, the one who reaches it earlier will rank higher. 4. The leaderboard data is for reference only. Final rankings and reward amounts will be verified and confirmed by the Gate risk control and data teams after completing necessary technical and risk assessments. 5. All eligible trading competition rewards will be calculated based on the user's **trading volume and ranking at the end of the competition**. The prize pool for each ranking tier will be shared among all qualified users within that tier. 6. Users must meet the minimum trading volume requirement for each ranking tier to qualify for a share of the prize pool: * **TOP 10:** At least **10,000,000 USD** * **TOP 11-50:** At least **5,000,000 USD** * **Other ranked users:** At least **2,500,000 USD** 7. USDT prize will be credited to your account within **10 working days after the event ends**. 8. VIP 5 upgrade bonus will be credited to your account within 10 working days after the event. 9. Lucky draw physical rewards will be delivered within **10 working days after the event ends**. Token rewards will be credited instantly after winning. 10. Top 3 winners of the trading leaderboard should promptly contact their VIP Account Manager to claim their exclusive rewards. 11. Users who are VIP 14+, market makers, corporate accounts, institutional accounts, affiliate accounts, or have API trading volume ≥ 60% in the past 30 days are not eligible to participate in this trading competition. 12. Bulk account registrations, wash trading, self-trading, collusion, or other malicious cheating behavior are strictly prohibited. Subaccounts and main accounts, as well as multiple accounts under the same identity, will be treated as the same participant. Trading volume for subaccounts is calculated independently. Each verified user (regardless of how many qualifying accounts they hold) can only receive one reward. Any cheating or violation of the User Agreement will result in disqualification. 13. Rewards from this event cannot be combined with those from other similar promotions on Gate. 14. Gate reserves the right to modify, amend, or cancel the event at any time without prior notice. Gate reserves the final right of interpretation for this event. If you have any questions, please contact our customer support team. 16. This content does not constitute any offer, solicitation, or advice. Please note that Gate may not provide full services in certain regions, and access to all or part of the services (including participation in this event) may be restricted or prohibited in such regions. For more information on restricted regions, please refer to the User Agreement. We do not intend to solicit or market in these restricted regions. 17. This event is not affiliated with Apple Inc. 18. Important Notice: The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile. Users are strongly advised to seek independent professional advice, fully understand all relevant information, and exercise caution when taking any actions. 19. In case of any discrepancies between the translated version and the original Chinese version, the Chinese version shall prevail. Thank you for your continued support. Let's explore more VIP exclusive benefits and privileges together in the future! 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VIP Futures Elite Challenge (Phase I): Win a Share of a 40,000 USDT Prize Pool and Enter the Grand ERA Lucky Draw