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How to Read Funding Rate (The Simple Way)
1️⃣ What is funding rate?
Funding rate is a periodic fee between long and short traders in futures.
Its goal: keep futures price close to spot price.
2️⃣ Funding rate > 0
👉 Longs pay Shorts
👉 Market is bullish / crowded on longs
3️⃣ Funding rate < 0
👉 Shorts pay Longs
👉 Market is bearish / crowded on shorts
4️⃣ Why funding rate matters
• High positive → risk of long squeeze
• Deep negative → potential short squeeze
5️⃣ Simple rule
Extreme funding rate = be careful
Neutral funding rate = healthier market
Funding rate doesn’t predict direction,
it

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6h ago

🎊🐎 #CelebratingNewYearOnGateSquare — Spring Festival Celebration 2026
The Gate Square community is celebrating Chinese New Year 2026 with an exciting series of events and rewards! From February 9 to March 1, Gate.io Spring Festival Celebration is live, turning the Year of the Horse into a community carnival where participation brings prizes and fun.
🧧 Million Red Envelope Rain
Join the daily red envelope rain event running through mid-February — users can earn GT rewards and red envelope bonuses just by participating and posting content on Gate Square. This event is designed to reward enga

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Happy New Year! 🤑

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7h ago

🏇🎉 #GateSpringRacingChallenge 🎉🏇
The horse racing action has kicked off at Gate Square! 🚀
Join the Spring Festival fun — complete missions, collect race tickets, and compete for exclusive rewards 🎁💰
✨ Why you should participate:
• Grab tickets through daily activities
• Race in the exciting horse racing challenge
• Win rewards and share with the community
• Experience the festive energy of Gate Square
It’s not just trading — it’s strategy, competition, and celebration all in one 🧧
Don’t let the starting gate pass you by!
Are you ready to race for rewards? 🏁👇
#GateSquare #CryptoFestiv

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12h ago

#GateSquareValentineGiveaway 💖✨ #GateSquareValentineGiveaway ✨💖
Love is in the air… and so are crypto rewards! 🚀💘
This Valentine’s Day, Gate Square is spreading the love to the entire crypto community with an exciting Valentine Giveaway Event!
🎁 What’s Waiting for You?
🔹 Fun & interactive activities
🔹 Easy tasks to participate
🔹 Exciting rewards & surprise prizes
🔹 A chance to connect with the crypto community
Whether you're single, committed, or just in love with blockchain ❤️‍🔥 — this event is your chance to celebrate, engage, and earn!
🌹 Don’t miss out on the sweetest crypto cele

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Buy To Earn 💎

AylaShinex

9h ago

🏇🔥 #GateSpringFestivalHorseRacingEvent 🔥🏇
The race is ON at Gate Square! 🚀
Celebrate the Spring Festival by completing event tasks, collecting race tickets, and competing for exciting rewards 🎁💰
✨ Why join?
• Earn tickets through daily participation
• Compete in the horse racing challenge
• Share rewards with the community
• Enjoy the festive vibe on Gate Square
This is more than just trading — it’s competition, strategy, and celebration combined 🧧
Don’t miss your chance to ride toward rewards!
Are you ready to race? 🏁👇
#GateSpringFestivalHorseRacingEvent #GateSquare #CryptoCommunity

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2026 GOGOGO 👊

LedgerBull

16h ago

🚀 Gate Square Content Mining Rewards Boosted!
Gate.io just upgraded its Square rewards again — and this one is big.
🔥 Earn up to 3,000 USDT
💰 Creators now enjoy up to 60% commission
🆕 +1,500 USDT added so more new authors can win
🎁 Readers can trade via the widget to grab 50 GT and New Year gifts
Creators, readers, beginners, top authors — everyone has a shot.
Dive in now:
https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/49802
#GateSquare #ContentMining #CryptoRewards #GT #USDT

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Miya_rose

15h ago

Gate Square's Content Mining just got a MAJOR boost!
Earn up to 60% commission + share 3,000 USDT! Creators, readers, and traders - this is YOUR chance to monetize your crypto knowledge! Click, trade, and win rewards!
https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/49802
#GateSquare #Crypto

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2026 GOGOGO 👊

Luna_Star

18h ago

#CelebratingNewYearOnGateSquare
Date: 11 February 2026
A new year brings new goals, new opportunities, and fresh momentum in the crypto space. Gate Square is kicking off the year with energy, community engagement, and exciting participation events. Here’s what this celebration represents
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🔹 1️⃣ A Fresh Start for Traders
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to:
• Reset your trading strategy
• Review last year’s performance
• Set realistic profit and risk goals
• Focus on disciplined execution
New year, new mindset.
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🔹 2️⃣ Community Power
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2026-02-09 09:10:03

🐎 The Year of the Horse kicks off with a winning streak, Gate Plaza wishes you a Happy New Year in advance!
$50,000 Red Envelope Rain Descends on Gate Plaza!
The first wave of wealth in the New Year, just by posting!
👉 https://www.gate.com/campaigns/4044
Three new year benefits waiting for you to grab:
1️⃣ $50,000 Red Envelope Rain: Post to receive, 100% chance for new users to win, up to 28 GT per post
2️⃣ Year of the Horse Lucky Fish: Post with #我在Gate广场过新年 to enter a draw for 1 person to win 50 GT + Spring Festival gift box
3️⃣ Creator Leaderboard Contest: Win exclusive prizes like Inter Milan jerseys, Red Bull co-branded jackets, VIP camping sets, and more
📅 2/9 17:00 – 2/23 24:00 (UTC+8)
📌 Web is now live, please update the App to version 8.8.0+ to participate
Details: https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/49773

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