The First International Cryptocurrency Trading Championship Officially Kicks Off Live On Stage
A new milestone has been set for the digital finance industry as the International Cryptocurrency Trading Cup (ICTC-2025) officially kicks off, becoming the world’s first live cryptocurrency trading tournament. This global event marks a turning point by combining top-notch competition, financial education, and interactive technology on the same online platform and on a real stage.
For two consecutive days, from May 9 to 10, millions of crypto enthusiasts around the world will have the opportunity to watch two 6-hour futures trading sessions, broadcast live, publicly, and with full transparency. More than just a competition, ICTC-2025 is also a place where cutting-edge trading strategies, in-depth commentary, and real-time market analysis intersect.
Highlights of ICTC-2025:
Global Exchange: Top traders from many countries will compete head-to-head on a single stage.
A new standard for the industry: ICTC is not just a competition – it is a pioneering step in turning crypto trading into a deep intellectual and entertainment sport.
Learning experience: Viewers can follow tactics, learn from experts, compare personal strategies and quickly update market fluctuations.
Online interaction: Viewers can also participate in voting to predict trading results across five categories, with rewards up to 6,500 USDT.
How to participate in ICTC-2025:
For competitors: Individuals or teams can register to participate through the official landing page, linking their WhiteBIT exchange account and TradingView account. Trading takes place from 13:00 to 19:00 UTC on both days, with futures pairs supported by WhiteBIT.
For spectators: Non-traders can still participate through the prediction and voting mechanism. To unlock this feature, users need to complete a number of tasks such as registering an account or completing KYC.
The event is designed for everyone — from professional investors to newcomers learning about the crypto market, all have the opportunity to interact in an educational, transparent and engaging environment.
Strategic partners and sponsors:
ICTC-2025 brings together many Tier 1 partners in the industry. TradingView serves as the official technology partner, providing the leading trading charting platform. Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer, is the main sponsor, also sponsoring the prize pool.
The event was also supported by XTraveler (official travel partner), Anda Seat (provided premium seats for the competition stage) and Renty.ae, who sponsored a 52-foot luxury yacht experience as a prestigious prize for the winner.
About WhiteBIT:
WhiteBIT is Europe’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, supporting over 780 trading pairs, 330+ digital assets, and 9 fiat currencies. Founded in 2018, WhiteBIT currently serves over 35 million global users and partners with major brands such as Visa, FACEIT, FC Barcelona, and the Ukraine national football team. WhiteBIT’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology globally through secure and accessible trading solutions.