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KuCoin Futures Points & Rewards System Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 10/09/2026 09:18:01

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  1. Definition:
    1. “Program” means KuCoin Futures Points & Rewards System, under which eligible users may earn Future Points and redeem such Futures Points for rewards in accordance with these Terms and Conditions;
    2. “Program Page” means the webpage(s) designed by KuCoin from time to time that set out the details, rules, eligibility criteria, rewards and other applicable terms of the Program or any specific competition or activity conducted under the Program.
    3. “Futures Points” means promotional points awarded to eligible users through the Program in accordance with the applicable rules and criteria specified on the relevant Program Page. 
  2. Overview & Program Scope
    1. The Program is a promotional reward program under which allows eligible users to earn Futures Points based on their performance in designated individual Futures trading competitions and redeem those points for various rewards made available under the Program, including Fee Deduction Vouchers, Airdrop Positions, and USDT Rewards.
    2. The Program may include, monthly, quarterly and annual Futures trading competitions, together with other activities designed by KuCoin from time to time. You may refer to this Program Page for complete details. 
    3. Depending on the applicable competition or campaign, rewards may include USDT rewards, Futures fee deduction coupons, airdrop allocations, Futures Points, VIP benefits and other reward specified on Program Page.
    4. By participating in eligible competitions or redeeming Futures Points, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, together with the specific rules applicable to each competition.
  3. Eligibility Requirements
    1. To participate the Program, you must: 
      1. Hold an eligible KuCoin account and have completed the mandatory Know-Your-Customer (KYC) verification;
      2. Not be located in, resident in, or otherwise subject to a jurisdiction in which participation in the Program, Futures trading or the relevant reward is restricted or prohibited. 
    2. For the purpose of this Program, only trading volume generated after successful event registration and within the explicit contest timeframe will be counted. Volume traded prior to official contest registration or after event conclusion will not be credited.
    3. Trading volume or activity originating from Team Contests, Lucky Draws, standard trading outside designated competition frameworks or UnitedTrading Account is strictly excluded from point generation, leaderboard rankings, and point multiplier calculations.
    4. Futures Points and cumulative volume credit are awarded solely through participation in eligible Individual Futures Trading Competitions (including Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual individual events listed on the official Futures Arena Page).
    5. The Program may include the following structure:
      1. Monthly competitions – Monthly competitions may reward cash-equivalent reward and/or Futures Points based on eligible trading volume, return rate, ranking or other criteria specified for the relevant competition.
      2. Quarterly competitions – Quarterly competitions may provide enhanced rewards based on trading volume.
  4. Point Generation, Leaderboard Mechanics & Limits
    1. Upon achieving the minimum required trading threshold, points may be awarded based on a user’s final qualifying ranking in an eligible Futures trading competition. 
      1. Base Calculation: Where applicable under event mechanics, a benchmark of 10 USDT in qualifying Futures trading volume yields 1 base point.
      2. Rank-Based Distribution: Futures Point are strictly awarded to traders who secure a qualifying final rank on the official Individual Competition Leaderboard (e.g.Top 100 or Top 200, depending on the specific rules of the respective contest). Unranked volume does not generate Futures Points.
      3. Point Accumulation Cap: There is no maximum upper limit on the total number of Futures Points an individual participant can accumulate.
    2. Please refer to the Program Page for the comprehensive conversion rate, ranking threshold and calculation methodology.
  5. Point Multiplier System
    1. Dynamic Multipliers: During active campaign periods, users may qualify for dynamic point multipliers by hitting cumulative trading volume thresholds during eligible Individual Trading Contests.
    2. Tier Progression: Multipliers apply incrementally based on volume milestones:
      1. 1,500,000 USDT Cumulative Volume: 1.01× Multiplier
      2. 3,000,000 USDT Cumulative Volume: 1.02× Multiplier
      3. 5,000,000 USDT Cumulative Volume: 1.03× Multiplier
      4. 10,000,000 USDT Cumulative Volume: 1.04× Multiplier
      5. 15,000,000 USDT Cumulative Volume: 1.05× Multiplier
      6. 25,000,000 USDT Cumulative Volume: 1.06× Multiplier
      7. 40,000,000 USDT Cumulative Volume: 1.07× Multiplier
      8. 55,000,000 USDT Cumulative Volume: 1.08× Multiplier
      9. 75,000,000 USDT Cumulative Volume: 1.09× Multiplier
      10. Scaling up to 100,000,000 USDT Cumulative Volume: 1.10× Multiplier
    3. Quarterly Stacking & Resets: Unless otherwise stated, cumulative eligible trading volume used for multiplier purposes resets at the end of each calendar quarter.
    4. Application of Multiplier: The unlocked multiplier rate is applied directly to the user's base leaderboard point reward upon the conclusion of the monthly contest.
    5. Adjustment: KuCoin may adjust the multiplier tiers for future  competition periods. Any such adjustment will apply prospectively and will be communicated through the Program page.
    6. Please refer to the Program Page for all relevant details.
  6. Point Validity & Expiry
    1. 90-Day Validity Window: All issued Futures Points are valid for 90 days from the date they are credited to the user's account, unless a different validity period is expressly sated otherwise at the time of issuance.
    2. Expiration Handling: Unredeemed points automatically expire and are removed from the user’s balance at the end of their respective 90-day validity period  and will no longer be available for redemption. Points carry over into a new calendar year provided they remain within their active 90-day window.
    3. Please refer to the Program Page for all relevant details.
  7. Reward Tiers & Redemption Windows
    1. Points can be redeemed for various rewards subject to stock availability and the conversion rates below. All redemptions must occur within the 90-day point validity period.
      1. Futures Fee Deduction Vouchers: Rate of 1 USDT per 1,000 USDT Volume. Redeemable anytime. Such vouchers may only be used in accordance with with their applicable terms, including any validity period, deduction percentage or usage limitation.
      2. Airdrop Position Vouchers: Rate of 1 USDT per 5,000 USDT Volume. Redeemable anytime upon meeting minimum volume thresholds. The relevant asset, conversation rate, availability, redemption threshold and distribution conditions may vary.
      3. USDT Reward: Rate of 1 USDT per 10,000 USDT Volume. Redeemable starting December 2026 onwards.
      4. Redemption limits apply to high-value assets to ensure platform security and fair distribution.
    2. Please refer to the Program Page for all relevant details.
  8. Account Restrictions & Disqualification
    1. User must participate fairly and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and other applicable rules.
    2. Prohibited conduct includes, without limitation:
      1. Wash trading; 
      2. Self-dealing;
      3. Market manipulation;
      4. Bulk sub-account creation; 
      5. Exploitation of system bugs;
      6. Collusion between users;
      7. Fraudulent, deceptive and abusive activity; or
      8. Any other method/activity which KuCoin reasonably determines is intended to circumvent the Program rules or improperly obtain Future Points or rewards.
    3. Where KuCoin reasonably determines that a user has engaged in prohibited conduct, KuCoin may exclude the relevant transactions, adjust the user’s trading volume or Future Points, remove the user from a leaderboard, withhold or recover rewards, suspend the user’s participation in the Program and/or disqualify the user from the relevant competition.
    4. KuCoin reserves the final right to interpret, amend, or terminate the terms of this Program and its associated reward mechanics at any time without prior notice.
  9. Regional Restrictions & Regulatory Compliance
    1. This Program is not available to residents or citizens of countries / regions where KuCoin’s futures trading or promotional reward activities are restricted or prohibited by local laws and regulations (including, but not limited to, the United States, Singapore, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Ontario and Quebec[Canada], and other restricted  locations as defined in the KuCoin Terms of Use). Additional restrictions may apply depending on the user’s jurisdiction
    2. Users are responsible for ensuring that their participation complies with all applicable local laws, tax obligations, and financial regulations in the irrespective jurisdictions.
    3. KuCoin reserves the right to restrict participation, filter, or invalidate Future Points accumulation and reward redemptions for accounts identified as operating from restricted jurisdictions without prior notice.
  10. Changes, Suspension and Termination
    1. KuCoin may modify these Terms and Conditions or the mechanics of the Program where reasonably necessary for operational, security, regulatory, legal or other legitimate reasons.
    2. Material changes affecting an ongoing competition will, where reasonably practicable be communicated through the relevant Program page.
    3. KuCoin may suspend or terminate the Program or a particular competition where required by law or regulation, or where necessary due to fraud, abuse, technical issues, security concerns or circumstances beyond KuCoin’s reasonable control.
  11. Miscellaneous 
    1. The Program is promotional in nature and does not constitute investment, financial, trading, legal or tax advice.
    2. Participation in Futures trading involve risk, and users should make their own independent trading decisions. Risk our full risk disclosure here.
    3. Rewards, rankings, Future Points or promotional benefits under the Program do not constitute any representation, guarantee or assurance regarding future trading performance or returns.
    4. In the event of inconsistency or conflict between these Terms and Conditions and the terms or rules set out on the relevant Program Page, the terms and rules of the relevant Program Page shall prevail to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.