How to Join Bybit Trading Competitions (Ultimate Guide)

The benefits you gain from joining trading competitions are boundless. You can make money, hone your trading skills, explore untried strategies and so much more. Bybit hosts a plethora of trading competitions, from small but frequent product-specific competitions held once a month or bimonthly to annual grand events like the World Series of Trading (WSOT) competition. These contests are a perfect avenue to help you reap profits, regardless of the market condition. 

With so many types of competitions, you may need more clarification on what types you’re eligible to join and what kind of rewards you can gain from them. With this handy guide, you’ll wonder no more as we break down the nitty-gritty of participating in Bybit's trading competitions.

Key Takeaways:

• Trading competition is a great avenue to help you reap profits, even during a bear market.

• There are plenty of different trading competitions, including competitions for the highest P&L or trading volume.

• Participants in Bybit trading competitions can reap rewards from prize pools and the lucky draw for attractive merchandise — such as an iPhone, a Rolex timepiece and more, depending on terms and conditions. 

Types of Trading Competitions

With all its varying products, Bybit has many different kinds of competitions, ranging from Spot to Derivatives and even Exchange-Traded Products (ETP) and Margin Trading. Regardless of the type of competition, participants are usually ranked on the leaderboard based on either profit and loss (P&L, or PnL) ratio or trading volume. 

Profit and Loss (P&L)

P&L refers to the total amount of revenue and costs of your trading throughout the competition. Hence, when you compete to rank for P&L, you're competing to show how profitable you are.

The P&L (%) is calculated as follows:

P&L (%) = (Profit / Initial Equity + Total Deposits) * 100%

If you have the same P&L% as another participant, your total trading volume will then determine your ranking.

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Trading Volume

Trading volume measures the total number of contracts or crypto traded during the competition. If you achieve the same trading volume as another competitor, you’ll then be ranked based on the time you took to reach that trading volume. 

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Benefits of Joining a Crypto Trading Competition

Participating in a crypto trading competition offers numerous benefits to uplift your trading journey. These competitions bring exciting rewards that can increase your gains during a bull market, or offset your losses and reignite your motivation to seek financial gains during a bear market. Moreover, the experience gained from live trading is invaluable, surpassing theoretical knowledge. Competitions provide real-life insights, opening your eyes to new opportunities.

Competing also inspires you to explore innovative trading strategies, going beyond your comfort zone and potentially yielding astounding gains. Comparing your performance with other traders on a level playing field allows you to gauge your abilities and even earn coveted bragging rights if you emerge victorious.

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Registration Criteria

Please be aware of several registration criteria, as they’ll affect your eligibility to join the competitions.

Net Assets vs. Net Equity 

Depending upon the specific competition, the registration criteria will look at the amount of net assets or net equity you have in your Bybit account. But what’s the difference between net assets and net equity? Net assets are your total assets minus your liabilities, and include unrealized gains and losses, whereas net equity excludes unrealized gains and losses.

Number of Accounts

Besides net assets and net equity, other elements also come to play in influencing your eligibility to join a competition. For instance, a single user shouldn’t have more than one account. If you create multiple accounts to join competitions on Bybit, you’ll be considered a fraud and will consequently be disqualified. Furthermore, you can only participate in one competition within the same time frame, except for grand-scale competitions like WSOT and Copy Trading Fiesta that hold several events within one competition. In such cases, you’ll be able to participate in more than one event simultaneously.

Main Account vs. Subaccount

While you may only open one main Bybit account, you can open up to 20 Subaccounts connected to your main account, while four Subaccounts can be used to link to your Main Account for competitions. With Subaccounts, you can now join multiple competitions simultaneously to maximize your rewards.

Market Makers and Pro Account

Similarly, Market Makers and Pro users are prohibited from joining Bybit competitions, as they’re typically institutional traders who can make use of their high trading volumes to gain an edge in the competitions.

Referral Link or Code

While most Bybit competitions only specify net assets or net equity as their registration criteria, certain competitions also require a referral link or code on top of the minimum net assets or net equity amount. Through joining such competitions, you can also expect exclusive rewards not found in other competitions.

Types of Rewards

Speaking of rewards, Bybit generally offers two types of rewards for its competitions: the prize pool and lucky draw. It’s important first to ensure you’re eligible for rewards, especially for P&L-ranked competitions. Even if the competition is ranked by P&L, you’ll still need to hit a minimum specified trading volume before you qualify for rewards. For example, the TradeMasters Grand Prix Series 6 held in September 2024 required participants to reach a derivatives trading volume of at least $10,000,000 before they could earn any rewards.

Prize Pool

The main reward base for Bybit competitions is the prize pool. The prize pools can consist of hundreds of thousands of USDT, or even millions of USDT, depending on the scale of the competition. For large-scale competitions like WSOT and Copy Trading Fiesta, participants can enter several events under these competitions and obtain more rewards. 

Learn more: What Is Bybit Rewards Hub?

Tips to Winning in a Trading Competition

It's good to embrace a positive and encouraging mindset as you participate in trading competitions. Observe and learn from the strategies employed by other contestants to refine your own trading plan. By analyzing their moves, you can gain valuable insights and give yourself a competitive edge. Remember, however, that it's also essential to think critically and avoid blindly copying others.

Always analyze your own performance and adjust your strategy accordingly, even in short-term competitions. Also, stay informed about market events and developments that can impact your performance, as this knowledge will maximize your chances of success. With the right mindset and strategic approach, you can excel in trading competitions.

Learn more: 9 Pro Tips to Win a Crypto Trading Competition

Trading Competitions on Bybit

Bybit is actively organizing trading competitions to provide users with a chance to maximize rewards. The TradeMasters Grand Prix trading competition and the World Series of Trading (WSOT) are among the biggest annual competitions on Bybit.

TradeMasters Grand Prix Trading Competition

Bybit’s TradeMasters Grand Prix trading competition is a year-long series of derivatives trading contests with a prize pool of 10,000,000 USDT. This year, it opens its first series with a prize pool of 1,000,000 USDT. The competition runs from Feb 18, 2025, 10AM UTC to Mar 11, 2025, 10AM UTC, with registration held between Feb 11, 2025, 10AM UTC and Mar 6, 2025, 10AM UTC. 

You’ll need to hold at least 5,000 USDT worth of crypto in your Bybit account in order to participate and be eligible for rewards, and you’ll be ranked based on either your trading volume or your PnL%. If you reach a trading volume of over $6 million, using specific tools like the TWAP and Chase Limit Order, you’ll unlock an extra 50,000 USDT prize pool. 

Additionally, if you become a Bybit VIP during the competition period,, you’ll enjoy an exclusive welcome bonus of up to 800 USDT.

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World Series of Trading (WSOT)

Launched in 2020, Bybit’s World Series of Trading (WSOT) has grown continually. In 2024, WSOT broke records with an all-time high of $100 billion in trading volume and over $137 million in profits for its participants. WSOT 2024 offered a grand prize pool of 10,000,000 USDT and consisted of several trading competitions. 

Its main derivatives and options competition featured a prize pool of 7,150,000 USDT, split into four reward categories: Squad PnL% Ranking, Regional Squad PnL% Ranking, Individual Profit and Individual Trading Volume. There were also side competitions like Copy Trading Fest, open to both Master Traders and Followers, and WSOT DEX Wave, a vote-based competition whose voters shared in an 800,000 MNT prize pool by voting for a top ten–ranked web3 project. 

Bybit Trading Competition FAQs

How do I know my rewards distribution status?

There will be a Bybit Announcement post regarding rewards distribution and dates.

When can I expect to collect my rewards?

You can only collect your rewards after a competition ends, with the waiting period ranging from one week to a month. A risk review will be conducted after each competition ends, after which the rewards will be given on the date specified in the announcement post. 

When is a user considered a fraud?

As highlighted above, creating multiple accounts to earn more rewards in competitions is considered fraudulent behavior and will lead to disqualification. Other fraudulent behaviors include wash trading, volume faking, market manipulation and more. Be sure to read the competition’s terms and conditions carefully to avoid getting disqualified. 

Conclusion

Now that you’ve learned about all the rankings, registration criteria and rewards in Bybit trading competitions, you might be eager to flex your muscles in some of them. But before you do, remember that it’s important to carefully pore over the terms and conditions to ensure you get properly reimbursed for your efforts.

We hope our tips will help your competition journey be a fun and fruitful one. May you enjoy the process and savor the sweetness of winning!

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