Bitget has announced an exciting new event aimed at engaging traders in a unique competitive environment: the first edition of its Global Stock Futures Championship. This initiative integrates tokenized conventional finance instruments with crypto-native assets, creating a multi-faceted trading experience designed for both seasoned and novice traders. The championship features a substantial total prize pool of 1.55 million USDT and is scheduled to take place from January 23 to February 11, 2026.
The competition will focus on various trading formats, encouraging participation either in teams or as individual traders. The centerpiece of the event is the Team Battle format, where a reward pool of 940,000 USDT is up for grabs. Teams will be ranked based on their performance, specifically their profit-and-loss results, and will be incentivized through bonuses for early participation and demonstrated leadership qualities. This format aims to replicate professional trading dynamics, emphasizing the importance of strategy, coordination, and execution, while aligning with Bitget’s initiative to expand its Universal Exchange beyond traditional crypto markets.
In addition to team competition, the championship provides opportunities for individual traders through the PnL challenge, which allocates 300,000 USDT to the top solo performers. This aspect of the event targets highly skilled traders who prefer independent strategies and meticulous risk management while executing trades in tokenized stock futures.
Adding another layer of engagement, Bitget has introduced the Star Trader Challenge, allowing crypto content creators and established traders to compete for a slice of the 101,000 USDT prize pool. This initiative promotes community involvement and gives participants a chance to gain visibility within the trading community. Moreover, Bitget has launched a Challenge Center, where participants can complete daily and period-long tasks to earn an additional 100,000 USDT in rewards—along with opportunities to unlock mystery boxes containing tokenized stocks and trading vouchers.
To attract new users and foster participation, Bitget is offering an enticing welcome airdrop of 110,000 USDT alongside the championship. The company aims to lower barriers for traders delving into the world of tokenized equity products, ensuring a smoother onboarding process through automated copy-trading tools.
The timing of this event coincides with the global corporate earnings season, a period known for increased volatility in equity markets. Bitget aims to provide its users with seamless access to traditional market movements while remaining within the realm of virtual assets, thus allowing them to engage in stock futures trading within a crypto-native environment. This strategic initiative positions Bitget at the forefront of the evolving intersection between online assets and international equities, setting the stage for a competitive and innovative trading experience.
