BitMEX launches 2026 Trading Cup with $200,000 prize pool

BitMEX launched the 2026 Trading Cup, a competition on its platform that runs from June 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) to July 20, 2026 at 11:59 AM (UTC). Registration is open throughout the event window, and participation is limited to fully verified BitMEX accounts. Details and registration are available on the BitMEX website and blog.

The headline contest, called The Championship, divides participants into two teams by account ID. Teams compete for shares of a 200,000 USDT prize pool by reaching predefined trading-volume tiers. Individual trading volume determines how a trader’s team share is allocated.

Three additional reward streams run alongside the team contest. Under The Assist, traders who deposit at least $100 and reach $10,000 in trading volume can claim up to $15 in trading credits. The Team Growth program offers $5 per referred user, up to 10 referrals, when the referred user completes a trade within 14 days. The Lucky Draw enters traders who post at least $500 in trading volume for 14 consecutive days into a prize drawing for an iPhone 17.

BitMEX requires full account verification for eligibility and states that prizes and credits will be distributed according to published tiers and timelines. Participants are advised to review the official rules for qualification details and any regional restrictions.

BitMEX describes itself as a derivatives exchange for professional crypto traders, offering low latency and deep crypto-native liquidity. The company states that no cryptocurrency has been lost to intrusion or hacking since its founding and that it publishes on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data twice weekly. Further information is available on BitMEX’s website, blog and community channels.