Bitunix Launches “TradFi vs Crypto” Trading Competition With 630,000 USDT Prize Pool

Bitunix launched a limited, invite-only trading competition “TradFi vs Crypto” with a 630,000 USDT prize pool running May 12–25, 2026. The contest separates TradFi (180,000 USDT) and Crypto (450,000 USDT) brackets and requires at least 50,000 USDT in valid futures trading volume to qualify. Rewards are issued as futures bonuses within seven business days and leaderboard data updates every 15 minutes. While promotional in nature, the campaign is likely to boost Bitunix’s futures volumes and engagement — particularly in derivatives tied to crypto (e.g., BTCUSD) and TradFi-linked products — temporarily lifting order flow and liquidity on the platform. The exchange emphasized anti-abuse rules (no wash trading/multiple accounts) and that only fees actually paid count toward volume, which may limit artificial inflation of volumes.