Bybit launches Crypto Surf: Copy Traders and Bots Battle for 250K USDT

This high-octane competition invites traders to rally behind either copy trading or trading bots, battling it out for their share of a prize pool worth up to $250,000 in USDT.

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is rolling out a unique trading showdown—Crypto Surf: Ride the Waves with Trailing Stops—inviting traders to pick a side, compete fiercely, and win a share of a prize pool worth up to $250,000 in USDT.

The event, running from April 18 to May 19, 2025, at 12 a.m. UTC, sees users forming squads based on copy trading or trading bots, battling it out across PnL, ROI and trading volume leaderboards for optimal earnings and performance.

Those who prefer to make predictions can vote for the winning squad to claim a slice of the prize pool.

The squads and their respective leaders are:

* Copy Trading Squad, captained by Ben Zhou, Co-founder & CEO of Bybit.

* Trading Bot Squad, captained by Guangbin Chen, Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Bybit.

The squads will compete in four categories:

* PnL Competition: Top 20 users on the PnL leaderboard.

* ROI Competition: Top 20 users on the ROI leaderboard.

* Trading Volume Competition: Top 20 users based on trading volume.

* Squad Contribution: Based on the total number of registered users per squad.

The event also features a dynamic reward structure where participants can earn based on the total traded volume, starting at $1.2 billion to unlock the full $250,000 in USDT with a final milestone of $2 billion.

Here’s a breakdown of the prize pool distribution:

Participants must hold a minimum wallet balance of $1,000 in USDT, generate at least $10,000 in squad volume, and complete identity verification Level 1 to qualify. Users can only register for one squad and vote once to predict the winner. Rewards will be distributed within 14 business days of the event’s completion.

To join the competition and learn more about the full terms and conditions, visit https://help.bybit.com/hc/en-us/articles/150008100130.

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.