[Official Launch: Gate DEX Contract Index Zone to Launch BVIX (BTC Volatility Index) and EVIX (ETH Volatility Index)...] The Gate DEX Contract Index Zone will officially launch BVIX (BTC Volatility Index) and EVIX (ETH Volatility Index) contract trading (USDT settlement) on January 28, 2026, at 15:00 (UTC+8). It will support long and short operations with leverage ranging from 1x to 50x, which can be selected when placing an order. GVol (Gate Volatility Index) is a series of volatility indices introduced by the Gate platform to measure the market's expectations of the volatility of specific assets over the next 30 days. The platform will launch two GVol index contracts: - BVIX represents the 30-day expected volatility of BTC spot prices. BVIXUSDT perpetual contract trading link: https://www.(((gate.com)))/zh/futures/USDT/BVIX_USDT - EVIX represents the 30-day expected volatility of ETH spot prices. EVIXUSDT perpetual contract trading link: https://www.(((gate.com)))/zh/futures/USDT/EVIX_USDT For more details, please refer to the Help Center: https://www.(((gate.com)))/zh/help/futures/futures-logic/49440 Note: - Regarding the launch time: If there is significant price volatility in the early stages, the contract launch time may be delayed and adjusted based on actual conditions. - Regarding trading parameter adjustments: To mitigate market risks and optimize user trading experience, Gate will adjust trading parameters such as funding rates, minimum price increments, maximum leverage, risk limits, and maintenance margin as needed based on actual conditions. Gate DEX Team January 28, 2026