Market expects August WTI crude oil prices to rise, Gate launches "Financial Duet" prize pool exceeding 200,000 USDT

Odaily News: According to data from Gate's event contracts platform, in the event regarding "What price level will WTI crude oil reach in August 2026," the probability of crude oil touching $85 or above is as high as 69%, while the probabilities of touching below $75 and above $90 are 53% and 41% respectively, indicating an overall bullish market expectation.

Meanwhile, Gate has launched the "Global Financial Duet" limited-time campaign, running from 18:00 on July 24 to 18:00 on August 28 (UTC+8). The campaign integrates Gate's stock section with Polymarket, covering earnings season and macroeconomic data hotspots. Users who complete stock or financial market prediction trades each week can earn up to 150 USDT in stock trading fee rebate vouchers and 150 USDT in event contract trial vouchers per week, while also participating in two independent leaderboards—"Stocks" and "Predictions"—with a weekly prize pool of up to 40,000 USDT to share, bringing the total prize pool to 200,000 USDT. Additionally, the campaign offers multiple extra benefits, including welcome trading gifts for new users, VIP 5+ registration rewards, and a shared hot topic calendar.