- Bitget invited traders to stake a claim in its $1.55 million prize pool for its debut Global Stock Futures Championship.
- The championship splits prizes across different categories, including new users, early participants, individual and group winners, and team captains.
- The event will run from January 23, 2026 at 00:00 (UTC+8) until February 11, 2026 (UTC+8).
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is turning global markets into an arena with the launch of its first-ever Global Stock Futures Championship, unveiling a headline prize pool of 1,551,000 USDT.
The event kicks off on January 23, 2026 at 00:00 (UTC+8) and will run until February 11, 2026 (UTC+8). The championship is Bitget’s boldest competitive event yet. Built to unite elite traders, rising stars, and global communities in a single, high-stakes battleground.
Bitget’s Global Stocks Futures Championship runs different categories
The centerpiece is the Team Battle, where collaboration meets competition for 940,000 USDT in rewards. A main pool of 700,000 USDT will be shared among the top 30 teams ranked by profit and loss, while 200,000 USDT in Early Bird Perks rewards the first 10,000 participants who join teams and complete qualifying trades between January 26 and 28.
Leadership takes the spotlight through 40,000 USDT in Team Captain Awards, honoring those who rally and guide winning squads.
For traders who thrive solo, the Individual PnL Challenge offers 300,000 USDT to the top 100 performers worldwide, leaving an open stage for precision, timing, and confidence under pressure.
Influence enters the arena through the Star Trader Challenge, where global crypto creators compete for 101,000 USDT. The top three will claim a 100,000 USDT pool, while a 1,000 USDT community voting fund lets users predict and back the ultimate champion, turning spectators into participants.
The Challenge Center completes the championship ecosystem, distributing 100,000 USDT through daily and full-period missions. By completing tasks, traders unlock Mystery Boxes containing tokenized stocks, vouchers, merchandise, and premium rewards, making every trade part of a larger game.
Reward teased for onboarded users
For first timers, Bitget introduces a welcome airdrop totaling 110,000 USDT. All participants receive a 50,000 USDT welcome gift upon registration, while new users who complete signup and achieve at least 100 USDT in stock futures trading volume qualify for an additional 60,000 USDT airdrop with guaranteed tokenized stock rewards.
The championship launches alongside peak earnings season, transforming market volatility into a proving ground for skill. More than a competition, it marks a new chapter in how traders engage global equities through a crypto-native lens.
With this debut, Bitget brings stock markets into the rhythm of real-time, borderless trading. Where teams form, reputations rise, and every move counts.

