In today’s encryption market, more and more investors are no longer satisfied with simply holding assets, but hope to have their funds automatically generate income during idle periods. How to achieve "free flow of funds + passive income growth" has become the focus of market attention. The coin holding interest (Soft Staking) feature launched by Gate is precisely designed for this purpose.
This innovative model does not require locking up funds; users can enjoy daily earnings as long as they hold the token, while still maintaining the flexibility to trade and withdraw their capital, truly achieving a "passive income" investment experience.
Why is passive income needed?
The encryption market is highly volatile. Although there are abundant opportunities for short-term trading, it carries high risks and consumes a lot of time. For most investors, maintaining the freedom of their assets while achieving stable returns is the core demand of long-term financial management.
The greatest value of passive income lies in the fact that it allows investors to enjoy the appreciation of their assets even without monitoring or operating. The launch of Gate’s coin interest program has made this concept a reality in the encryption world.
The characteristics of holding coins for interest in Gate
Gate’s holding coins for interest is different from traditional staking or locking models, its core advantage lies in "flexibility + automation + compound interest":
- No asset locking: funds can be traded or redeemed at any time, avoiding missing market opportunities.
- Automatic Earnings: The system calculates and distributes interest daily, without the need for manual operation.
- Daily compound interest: Earnings are added to the principal daily, which can generate significant compound interest effects when held for the long term.
This model meets both the security and liquidity of funds while also taking into account the growth of returns.
Supported coins and diversified options
The first batch of supported assets includes mainstream and emerging coins such as BTC, ETH, GT, SOL, POL, SUI, ALGO, DOT, ATOM, AVAX, INJ, APT, ZETA, FLR, etc.
Whether you are an investor looking for stable allocation through Bitcoin and Ethereum, or a user hoping to explore opportunities in emerging public chains, you can find suitable passive income methods in holding coins for interest.
The revenue calculation mechanism is transparent.
Gate’s coin staking uses a clear and traceable method for calculation and distribution:
- Daily Snapshot: Positions are recorded every day at 16:00 (UTC+8)
- Yield formula: Average position × Annualized yield rate (APR) / 365
- Distribution time: Calculation starts from the day after activation, and distribution occurs daily from 08:00 to 16:00 (UTC+8)
This model makes returns more transparent, allowing investors to track their returns at any time.
Three major core advantages
high flexibility
Unlike traditional staking that requires a lock-up period, the funds earned from holding coins can be accessed at any time, without affecting trading and withdrawals.
Automated Experience
The system automatically calculates and distributes profits throughout the process, requiring no complex operations, making it easy for beginners to get started.
The compound interest effect is significant.
The daily interest rolled into the principal can form a stable asset appreciation curve in the long term.
The startup method is simple.
Users can enable it in the following two ways:
- Enter the spot account, click the "Hold Coin for Interest" button below the coin type, and it will take effect immediately.
- Select "Hold Coin for Interest" on the financial management page and click to activate.
Currently, the functionality only supports the web version and may expand to more channels in the future.
Notes
- Each coin has a minimum holding requirement and a yield cap. For details, please check the holding coin interest page.
- The annual percentage rate (APR) will be adjusted daily based on market changes.
- The first earnings will be distributed on the second day after activation, and will continue to be credited daily thereafter.
- Due to network or system factors, there may be a delay in distribution.
- Gate will continue to optimize services to ensure the security and compliance of users’ funds.
Conclusion
In today’s rapidly developing encryption market, how to achieve stable returns in a volatile environment has become a common demand among investors. Gate’s holding coins for interest allows funds to continuously generate passive returns while maintaining flexibility through a "zero threshold, automation, and compound interest" model.
For investors looking to pursue financial freedom, Gate’s coin staking is not only a new way to earn passive income, but it may also become a core tool in long-term investment strategies.


