WhiteBIT Hosts First-Ever Live Trading Championship, with Qualifying-Tournament Kicking Off March 27
Vilnius, Lithuania, March 25th, 2025, Chainwire
For the first time, the ICTC will be a live-streamed global crypto trading championship, with the top 8 traders facing off in real time for the top rankings.
WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic and the official cryptocurrency partner of FC Barcelona, is proud to announce the first-ever International Crypto Trading Cup (ICTC)—the first live-streamed trading championship that brings crypto trading to the stage. The event will take place on May 9-10, 2025, providing an exclusive opportunity for traders to showcase their skills in a real-time format and serving as a unique learning experience to gain insights from top performers.
“With ICTC, we are setting a new standard for competitive trading,” said Volodymyr Nosov, Founder and President of WhiteBIT Group. “It is not just another competition—it’s a trading championship that blends skill, entertainment, and learning into an action-packed showdown. It’s a chance for traders worldwide to test their limits, engage with the global trading community, and compete in an immersive environment. And viewers will have a unique opportunity to observe their strategies and decision-making in real time.”
A Trading Show Like Never Before
The ICTC tournament will feature 8 world-class traders battling it out on stage in a demonstrative competition. Each participant will start with a balance of 50,000 USDTB — an internal asset for securing positions within futures trading on WhiteBIT. Traders will compete in live futures trading to achieve the highest Return on Investment (ROI), with the ultimate winner claiming the accumulated profits of all competitors. More than just a showcase of elite trading skills, this event is designed to educate, offering valuable insights and real-time strategy analysis for the audience.
The ICTC goes beyond the stage, inviting everyone to compete alongside traders on stage—whether individually or as part of squads led by experienced leaders. Traders worldwide will participate in real-time, while spectators can follow expert strategies, join live discussions, and gain valuable insights into high-level trading.
A Golden Ticket: The Pre-Tournament Selection
WhiteBIT is offering traders a unique chance to compete alongside the best. From March 27 to April 7, a global trading tournament will determine one standout trader to join the 7 world top traders on stage. The winner will participate in the live competition broadcast of ICTC and the awards ceremony in Andorra. They will receive full coverage of travel expenses and accommodation and a VIP experience of attending El Clásico on May 11 in Barcelona—the legendary football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. In the event of any changes to the match schedule or arrangements by the organizers, the winner will be offered an alternative bonus.
Pre-Tournament Selection Process
Participants can qualify for the pre-tournament by:
- Registration – Signing up for the pre-tournament on WhiteBIT.
- Trading Activity – Completing a minimum of 10 trades and attaining the highest performance metrics.
Participants who deposit 50 USDT before March 26 will receive an additional 50 USDTB to their subaccount.
This pre-tournament is an unprecedented opportunity for aspiring traders to step into the spotlight, showcase their skills on the biggest stage in crypto trading history, and share insights within the global trading community.
An Unmatched Viewing Experience
ICTC is set to be the first live-streamed global trading championship, designed to captivate millions worldwide. Viewers can track live trades, analyze strategies, interact with the community, and experience the intensity of real-time trading. It’s an event where education meets entertainment—every trade is a lesson, and every decision could be game-changing.
About WhiteBIT
WhiteBIT is the second exchange globally by traffic, offering over 700 trading pairs, 300 assets, and supporting 9 fiat currencies. Founded in 2018, the platform is a part of WhiteBIT Group which serves more than 35 million customers worldwide. WhiteBIT collaborates with Visa, FACEIT, FC Barcelona, and the Ukrainian National Football Team. WhiteBIT is among the most secure crypto exchanges according to CER.live and is the first and only crypto exchange to achieve the CCSS Level certification — the highest cryptocurrency security standard in the industry to date. The company is dedicated to driving the widespread adoption of blockchain technology worldwide.
This material does not pertain solely to the company’s European transactions but applies to the activities of all WhiteBIT Group companies globally.