[//]:content-type-MARKDOWN-DONOT-DELETE Dear Gate.io Users, We're always committed to improving your product experience and optimizing our services to meet your needs. Today, we have optimized the settlement time for Dual-Investment products, allowing you to retrieve your assets earlier. **[Improved Settlement Time]** Original Settlement Time: Settling at 16:00 UTC+8 and releasing principal and interest at 18:00 UTC+8. Optimized Settlement Time: Settling at 16:00 UTC+8 and releasing principal and interest at 17:00 UTC+8. **[Why Choose Gate.io Dual-Invest?]** Fast Returns: An optimized settlement process allows for more flexible utilization of your funds. High APR: Diversified dual investment products can bring high returns but not without risks. It allows users to choose a product that suits their risk preferences. Trust & Security: Gate.io is the world's first mainstream exchange committed to 100% Proof of Reserve. We constantly improve our services to safeguard user funds' security. **What is Dual-Investment?** Dual-investment is a short-term investment product involving two different cryptocurrencies. It offers guaranteed interest but not principal protection. Besides fixed interest earnings, it allows for potentially profitable high-price selling or low-price buying based on the user's predicted target price. Watch the video