Does Gate.io futures have a referral program?

Gate.io offers a futures referral program where users earn up to 20% of referred traders' fees in USDT or GT—track earnings in real time via the Futures Referral dashboard.

Jul 24, 2025 at 08:35 am

Understanding Gate.io Futures Referral Program

Yes, Gate.io futures do have a referral program, and it is integrated directly into the broader Gate.io referral ecosystem. This means users who trade futures contracts can benefit from inviting others to join the platform—not just for spot trading, but specifically for derivatives activity. The program is designed to reward both referrers and referees based on the futures trading fees generated by the referred users. Referral commissions are typically paid in real-time or daily, depending on the user’s settings, and are denominated in USDT or GT (GateToken).

How to Access the Referral Dashboard

To begin participating in the futures referral program:

• Log in to your Gate.io account.
• Navigate to the top-right menu and click "Referral".
• Select the "Futures Referral" tab within the dashboard.
• Here, you’ll see your unique referral link, QR code, and real-time statistics such as number of referred users, total futures trading volume, and accumulated commissions.
  

  This dashboard is crucial because it shows how much of your earnings come specifically from futures trading—not spot or other products. Make sure to monitor the "Futures Fee Sharing" section to confirm that your referrals are actively trading futures and generating commissions for you.

  Commission Structure for Futures Referrals

  
  Gate.io offers a tiered commission model for futures referrals:
• If your referee trades futures, you earn up to 20% of their trading fees as a commission.
• The exact percentage depends on your total 30-day futures trading volume as a referrer. Higher volume increases your tier, potentially boosting your commission rate.
• Commissions are calculated per trade and credited automatically—no manual claiming required.
  

  For example, if a referred user pays $100 in futures trading fees and you’re in the 20% tier, you earn $20 in USDT or GT. This is applied instantly after the trade settles. The system tracks this in real time, so you can see earnings accumulate minute by minute if your referrals are active.

  Steps to Maximize Referral Earnings from Futures

  
  To optimize your referral income from futures trading:
• Share your referral link in crypto communities, Discord groups, or Twitter threads where futures traders gather.
• Create educational content like “How to start trading futures on Gate.io” and embed your link naturally.
• Use the QR code for offline sharing or in video descriptions.
• Encourage your referrals to increase their futures trading volume—this directly boosts your commissions.
• Check the referral dashboard weekly to ensure all referred users are active and trading futures—not just spot.
  

  Each step should be treated as a continuous process. Gate.io does not cap the number of referrals, so building a large, active network increases passive income potential significantly.

  Tracking and Withdrawing Referral Earnings

  
  To monitor and withdraw your futures referral earnings:
• Go to the Referral Dashboard > Futures Referral tab.
• Click “Transaction History” to see a detailed log of all commissions earned from futures trades.
• Ensure your withdrawal settings are configured under “Referral Settings”—you can choose to auto-withdraw daily or manually withdraw at any time.
• When withdrawing, select the currency: USDT is recommended for stability, but GT offers potential staking benefits.
  

  Withdrawals are processed instantly and sent to your main Gate.io wallet. No KYC is required for referral earnings, but you must have completed basic identity verification to enable withdrawals. Always double-check the “Earned Today” metric to verify that futures commissions are being credited correctly.

  Frequently Asked Questions

  Q: Can I earn referral commissions if my referred user only trades spot and not futures?
  
  Yes, but those commissions will appear under the “Spot Referral” tab—not futures. To earn from futures, the referred user must actively trade futures contracts on Gate.io.

  Q: Is there a minimum futures trading volume required for me to earn higher commission tiers?
  
  Yes. Gate.io uses your 30-day cumulative futures trading volume (as a referrer) to determine your tier. Exact thresholds are visible in the “Fees & Discounts” section under your profile.

  Q: Do I need to activate futures trading separately for my referrals to generate futures commissions?
  
  No. Once a user signs up via your link and enables futures trading (which is default), any futures fees they pay will be shared with you automatically—no extra steps needed.

  Q: What happens if my referred user stops trading futures?
  
  Your commission from that user will pause until they trade futures again. The system only pays when actual futures fees are generated—no retroactive credits apply.