GRVT’s mainnet alpha version is live, marking a significant step forward for this hybrid trading platform.

To celebrate this milestone and encourage user participation, GRVT is rolling out an attractive reward program that not only incentivises trading but also offers multiple ways to earn beyond traditional profits.

For traders, this is more than just an opportunity, it’s a chance to optimise your strategies while earning from the platform’s perpetual trading feature and its generous rewards system.

Whether you’re a cautious investor or an active trader, GRVT offers tools to help you grow your capital while participating in its ecosystem.

In this article, we’ll dive into three practical trading strategies designed to help you earn rewards and maximize profits, plus other ways to make the most out of GRVT’s offerings.

3 Trading Strategies to Earn Profit and Rewards on GRVT

One of the reward programs that GRVT is doing is the Trader Reward Program, which is a straightforward way to earn extra rewards while trading.

GRVT Trading Page / Source: GRVT

Once you’ve completed KYC, you’re eligible to participate. Here’s how it works:

  • Earn Points Through Trading Fees: Every trade you make on GRVT generates fees. The more fees you contribute, the more Trader Points you earn.
  • Tiered Rewards System: Based on your points, you’ll be placed into a tier. Higher tiers get a larger share of the monthly rewards.
  • Monthly Calculations: Points are updated regularly, and rewards are distributed at the end of each month.

The more active you are, the more rewards you can earn. Now, let’s break down three effective strategies to maximize your trading rewards and profits on GRVT.

1. Scalping: Quick Trades for Maximum Reward Points

Scalping is a strategy that focuses on making many small trades to profit from tiny price movements. On GRVT, scalping becomes even more rewarding because every trade contributes to your Trader Points.

Here’s how it works:

  • Frequent Trades: The more trades you make, the more fees you generate, which increases your points.
  • Reward Tiers: Scalping helps you climb tiers faster by generating higher total fees over time.

For example, imagine you trade Bitcoin. Instead of holding a position for days, you buy and sell multiple times within a short period whenever the price moves slightly. Each trade might only bring small profits, but the combined volume significantly boosts your reward points.

Scalping works best for traders who can closely monitor the market and react quickly to changes.

2. Carry Trade: Profiting from Funding Rates and Rewards

Carry trading is a simple strategy that leverages funding rates in perpetual contracts. On GRVT, it’s an excellent way to earn funding rate payments while also accumulating Trader Points.

Here’s how it works:

  • Funding Rates: In futures markets, traders with long positions pay short traders (or vice versa), depending on the funding rate.
  • Earn on Both Fronts: By choosing the side with a favourable funding rate, you can earn periodic payments while also generating points through your trading activity.

For example:

  • If Ethereum’s funding rate is negative, long traders get paid by short traders.
  • You could open a long position to collect these payments. Meanwhile, the trading volume from your position earns Trader Points, adding another layer of rewards.

This strategy is especially useful during high market activity when funding rates can vary significantly. By carefully timing your trades, you can maximise profits and rewards simultaneously.

3. Hedging: Low-Risk Rewards for Cautious Traders

Hedging is a risk management strategy designed to protect your capital while still earning rewards. On GRVT, hedging is particularly effective for earning Trader Points without exposing yourself to large market risks.

Here’s how to apply it:

  • Hedge Your Positions: Open both a long and a short position on the same asset (e.g., BTC or ETH). This keeps your portfolio value stable, as gains on one side balance losses on the other.
  • Protect Spot Holdings: If you own Bitcoin in your spot portfolio, you can open a short position in GRVT’s futures market to protect your holdings from price drops.
  • Earn Rewards Regardless of Price Movement: Even though your capital stays neutral, your trading activity generates fees that earn you Trader Points.

For example, if you hold 1 BTC and are worried about potential price drops, you could open a short futures position of equal size. Regardless of whether the market goes up or down, your net capital remains unchanged, but you’ll still earn rewards from GRVT’s program.

Hedging is ideal for cautious traders who want to participate in the reward system without taking on unnecessary risks.

These strategies are easy to understand and adaptable for traders of all experience levels. By using them, you can make the most of GRVT’s reward program while aligning your trading approach with your financial goals.

Liquidity Provider Rewards

Another way to earn rewards on GRVT is by becoming a Liquidity Provider (LP). This program allows users to earn additional rewards by helping improve trading efficiency on the platform.

However, unlike the Trader Reward Program, this option requires users to apply and be approved by the GRVT team.

What is the GRVT Liquidity Provider Reward Program?

The Liquidity Provider Reward Program is an initiative that rewards users who actively contribute liquidity to GRVT.

Essentially, you earn points by quoting buy and sell orders (known as bid-ask quotes) and ensuring the market remains efficient.

Here’s how it works:

  • Earning Points: You gain points by maintaining tight spreads (small price differences between buy and sell orders) and quoting larger volumes within defined depth limits.
  • Reward System: Your Liquidity Provider Points are accumulated in real-time, and rewards are distributed at the end of each month based on your total points.
  • Key Metrics: Factors like spread size, quote depth, market activity during volatile periods, and your overall market share are used to calculate your points.

This program not only rewards you for participating but also helps create a smoother trading experience for everyone on the platform.

How to Join the Program

Becoming a Liquidity Provider isn’t automatic; you’ll need to apply and be approved by GRVT. Here’s the process:

  1. Visit the Liquidity Provider Rewards Page: Navigate to the Rewards Portal on GRVT and select the Liquidity Provider section.
  2. Complete the Application Form: Fill out the form, which asks for details like your GRVT account information, trading volume on other platforms, and your preferred trading style.
  3. Wait for Approval: The GRVT team will review your application, a process that may take up to two weeks depending on the volume of submissions.
  4. Start Providing Liquidity: If approved, you’ll gain access to the full Liquidity Provider dashboard, where you can track your points and rewards.

What Does the Application Form Look Like?

Liquidity Provider Form / Source: GRVT

The application form is straightforward and asks for the following:

  • Your GRVT-registered email and account ID.
  • Your trading history or proof of trading volume on other platforms.
  • Information about your trading style (e.g., market-making, arbitrage).
  • The volume you expect to trade on GRVT.

How Are Points Calculated?

The points system might sound technical, but it boils down to a few simple principles:

  1. Spread Score: The tighter your bid-ask spread (i.e., the smaller the price difference between your buy and sell quotes), the more points you earn.
  2. Depth Score: The larger the volume of your quotes (within the allowed depth limits), the higher your score.
  3. Fast Market Multiplier: You earn extra points during periods of high market volatility. This is GRVT’s way of encouraging liquidity during busy times.
  4. Market Share Multiplier: The larger your share of the platform’s total market-making volume, the more points you accumulate.

For example, if you’re quoting on BTC with a tight spread during a volatile market, your points will increase significantly compared to quoting on a low-volume asset with wider spreads.

Becoming a Liquidity Provider is a great way to earn additional rewards, especially if you already have experience in market-making or trading on other platforms.

Even if you’re new to liquidity provision, this program offers an excellent opportunity to learn while earning rewards.

It’s important to note that providing liquidity does require a bit more effort than standard trading. You’ll need to monitor your quotes, optimise your spreads, and keep an eye on market conditions.

Explore the Ecosystem Rewards

GRVT has created multiple ways for users to actively participate in its growth and earn rewards along the way. One of the most accessible programs is the Ecosystem Reward Program, which allows you to contribute to the GRVT community while earning points and tokens.

The Ecosystem Reward Program rewards users for helping grow the GRVT network. Anyone who completes KYC on GRVT can participate, making it an inclusive way to earn rewards.

Here’s how it works:

  • Inviting Users: You earn points by inviting friends to join GRVT. Each direct invite earns you 10 points, and indirect invites (friends of your invitees) add 2 points.
  • Trading Activity: Starting from Epoch 1 (Mainnet alpha launch), rewards are based on the trading volume of your invitees. For every 1 USDT traded by your direct invites (minimum of 100 USDT traded), you earn 1 point. For every 10 USDT traded by indirect invites, you earn 1 point.
  • Epoch-Specific Rewards: Points from the Genesis phase (pre-mainnet) carry over to Epoch 1, which has the highest token allocation.

This program encourages users to build a network of active traders, rewarding both invites and their trading activity.

In addition to inviting others, you can complete simple tasks on GRVT’s Task Board to earn more rewards. Tasks include:

  • Sharing GRVT's Mainnet Launch Announcement on Social Media: Earn 100 points.
  • Following GRVT on Twitter or Joining the Discord Community: Get raffle tickets for Mystery Box draws.
  • Inviting Friends: Each successful invite earns you points and additional raffle tickets.

These tasks are easy to complete and provide a fun way to engage with the GRVT ecosystem while boosting your earnings.

Task Board / Source: GRVT

In addition to GRVT points, you can also earn $ZK tokens through the ZK Reward Program. This program distributes 100% of the ZK tokens received from ZKsync back to the GRVT community.

Here’s how you can earn:

  1. Deposit Funds: Keep a balance on GRVT to earn Daily Balance Points during the first epoch.
  2. Trade Actively: Starting from Epoch 2, your trading activity will earn Trader Points.
  3. Mystery Box Incentives: Complete tasks to collect raffle tickets, which can be used to unlock Mystery Boxes. Higher-tier boxes offer greater $ZK rewards.

The Mystery Boxes add an exciting layer to the program, allowing users to boost their $ZK rewards exponentially based on the tier of the box.

Additionally, GRVT offers an exclusive bonus for early adopters. The first 30,000 users to complete KYC will receive a share of 2.4 million $ZK tokens, making it worthwhile to get started early.

With the Ecosystem Reward and ZK Reward Programs, GRVT ensures that every contribution is rewarded.

Check the Task Board now to start earning points, raffle tickets, and tokens, and make the most of GRVT’s ecosystem!

Conclusion

GRVT’s innovative reward programs, from Trader Rewards to Liquidity and Ecosystem incentives, provide endless opportunities for users to earn while actively participating in its ecosystem.

As GRVT’s user base grows, its trading activity is likely to bring significant volume to ZKsync, further solidifying ZKsync as a leading Layer-2 solution.

For traders and ZK enthusiasts alike, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-evolving ecosystem that’s redefining hybrid trading. Now’s the time to get involved and capitalize.