Spring Margin Trading Championship
Compete for 300,000 USDT in prizes

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Current Prize Pool
$5,000USDT
Participate in CEX.IO Margin Trading and watch the prize pool climb toward $300,000 USDT!
| Trading volume $0+ | Trading volume $20M+ | Trading volume $500M+ |
Current volume: $0 | ||
| Prize pool $5,000 USDT | Prize pool $20,000 USDT | Prize pool $300,000 USDT |

All participants' trading vol. >$5M
🥇 1st
$2,000 USDT
🥈 2nd
$1,000 USDT
🥉 3rd
$500 USDT
🏆 4th-5th
$350 USDT
🏆 6th-10th
$100 USDT
🏆 10x random places
$30 USDT

All participants' trading vol. >$20M
🥇 1st
$10,000 USDT
🥈 2nd
$4,000 USDT
🥉 3rd
$2,000 USDT
🏆 4th-5th
$1,000 USDT
🏆 6th-10th
$300 USDT
🏆 10x random places
$50 USDT

All participants' trading vol. >$500M
🥇 1st
$150,000 USDT
🥈 2nd
$50,000 USDT
🥉 3rd
$30,000 USDT
🏆 4th-5th
$20,000 USDT
🏆 6th-10th
$5,000 USDT
🏆 10x random places
$500 USDT
The more everyone trades, the bigger the prize pool grows!
Help boost it to $300,000 USDT by sharing the link and inviting your friends!
Leaderboard
The scores will be updated once per day.
Cumulative Rankings
| Place | Nickname | PnL |
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Daily Rankings
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How to participate
Join the February championship and start your ascent to the top.
Enter the Championship
Sign in to CEX.IO or create your account, select your nickname, and click "Join."
Maximize Your Realized PnL
Execute margin trades on CEX.IO to realize profit. Higher absolute realized PnL (Profit and Loss in dollar terms) translates directly to higher leaderboard standing.
Win Your Rewards
Leading traders by realized PnL plus randomly chosen participants who completed qualifying trades will share up to $300K USDT pool!
Earn up to 1,000 USDC on your first deposit
Top up and get a bonus on your margin trading fee balance. The bigger your deposit, the bigger your bonus!

10 USDC Bonus
First deposit/purchase worth $100 or more

50 USDC Bonus
First deposit/purchase worth $500 or more

200 USDC Bonus
First deposit/purchase worth $5,000 or more

1,000 USDC Bonus
First deposit/purchase worth $50,000 or more
Why CEX.IO Margin Trading Wins
Engineered for traders who demand precision, flexibility, and power — wrapped in an intuitive interface.
100+ Trading Pairs
Access a wide selection of crypto pairs via mobile or desktop.

Deep liquidity
Trade with narrow spreads and minimal slippage through aggregated liquidity from multiple sources

Up to x20 leverage
Fine-tune your risk-to-reward ratio by selecting leverage levels that align with your trading strategy

Rules
Championship registration requires clicking "Join/Enter the Championship" on this page and creating a display nickname.
All registered participants appear on the publicly accessible Leaderboard featured on this page, with regular updates reflecting current positions.
Only realized PnL from margin trading positions opened and closed by registered participants between March 3-31, 2026, will contribute to rankings. Rankings are based on absolute dollar value of realized profits, not percentage returns.
The aggregate prize pool expands based on total trading volume from all registered participants throughout the event. The baseline pool begins at 5,000 USDT and can reach 300,000 USDT. Present volume thresholds and prize amounts are visible on this page. Unlocking the baseline $5,000 USDT requires participants to collectively generate a minimum $5,000,000 in trading volume.
The top 10 positions on the final Leaderboard, ranked by absolute realized PnL, will divide the USDT prize pool.
The total prize pool (ranging from 5,000 USDT to 300,000 USDT) is distributed between the top-10 leaderboard finishers and 10 randomly chosen participants who complete at least one (1) margin trade during the promo period. While the top-10 winners receive the primary share of the pool, the random rewards also scale with the aggregate trading volume.
This championship is accessible in all territories where CEX.IO Margin Trading operates. Review the excluded jurisdiction list here.
Only users with verified CEX.IO accounts qualify for championship rewards. Users without accounts or with pending verification can register and complete verification to establish eligibility.
Championship duration: March 3, 2026, through March 31, 2026, inclusive.
CEX.IO reserves the right to disqualify participants suspected of fraudulent bulk registration/verification or market manipulation activities. Disqualification decisions are made at CEX.IO's complete discretion.
CEX.IO personnel are ineligible to participate in this championship.
New CEX.IO users may qualify for bonuses credited to their Margin Trading Fee Balance — a specialized account used exclusively for fee payments (non-withdrawable). For eligibility, log in or register, select "Join Championship," pick your nickname, and complete a cryptocurrency purchase or deposit of at least $100. An in-platform notification will confirm your bonus. Choose "Claim" to activate it. Bonuses remain valid for 30 days and expire if unused. Additional terms and conditions apply.
Championship dates, regulations, and conditions are subject to modification by CEX.IO at any time without prior notification.
Trading pairs with permanent or temporary fee adjustments (or other deviations from standard fee structures) are ineligible for championship participation. Pairs involved in simultaneous promotions may also be excluded. CEX.IO may invalidate and remove trading volume from such pairs within the championship framework.
For championship calculations, automatic Trading Fee Balance application for fee coverage is limited to $100. If a participant's total fees automatically covered by the Trading Fee Balance exceed $100, CEX.IO may exclude subsequent trading volume corresponding to fees covered beyond this cap from official championship metrics (including aggregate volume and ranking position).
Due to the nature of real-time data processing and potential technical synchronization delays, the Leaderboard may occasionally display slight discrepancies. Final rankings and prize distributions will be determined based on audited internal backend data once the competition concludes.
FAQ
What makes this Margin Trading Championship special?
The CEX.IO Spring Margin Trading Championship is a limited-time competitive event where traders climb the rankings through realized PnL performance. Superior absolute profits earn elevated leaderboard positions. The reward pool starts at 5,000 USDT and scales up to 300,000 USDT based on collective participant engagement.
How do I enter the сhampionship?
Registration is straightforward: click "Join/Enter the Championship" on this page, create your display name, and begin trades on CEX.IO Margin Trading. Only positions opened and closed following registration and during the March 3-31 period will count toward your standings.
What exactly is margin trading?
Margin trading allows you to leverage borrowed capital to amplify your position size and market exposure. CEX.IO provides leverage up to 20x, which enhances both potential profits and potential risks. Implement Stop Loss and Take Profit mechanisms to maintain responsible trading practices. Visit our Help Center for comprehensive guidance.
Are novice traders welcome in this championship?
Definitely! This competition embraces traders across all skill levels. Start with conservative position sizes, master the basics, and employ protective orders. Every valid trade counts toward your ranking and qualifies you for the random prize draw. Check out our comprehensive trading tutorials to build confidence and trade securely.
Which trading pairs count toward the championship?
Every margin-enabled pair on CEX.IO qualifies for the competition, including major markets like BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, XRP/USDT, and more than 100 additional cryptocurrency pairs.
What prizes can championship participants win?
The total reward pool ranges from 5,000 USDT to 300,000 USDT based on aggregate trading performance. The top 10 positions divide the USDT pool, with the champion earning up to $150,000 USDT. Furthermore, 10 randomly selected traders who execute at least one qualifying margin trade will receive bonus rewards.
How are championship rankings calculated?
Standings are determined purely by absolute realized PnL in dollar terms. The more profit you realize by closing profitable positions, the higher your placement. For example, if Trader A closes positions with +$200 realized profit (2% return on $10,000), and Trader B closes positions with +$50 realized profit (50% return on $100), Trader A would rank higher. Focus on maximizing your total dollar profit across all closed positions.
What's the difference between realized PnL and unrealized PnL?
Realized PnL is the actual profit or loss you lock in when you close a position. Unrealized PnL reflects paper gains/losses on open positions that haven't been closed yet. Only realized PnL from closed positions counts toward your championship ranking.
Where can I track my current standing?
After registration, monitor your position on the real-time Leaderboard displayed on this page. Rankings update every 24 hours at midnight UTC.
How can I use my winnings?
USDT prizes transfer directly to your CEX.IO Wallet. Utilize them for cryptocurrency trading, convert to fiat, or withdraw to your payment card, bank account, or crypto wallet with zero restrictions.
Can I participate from my location?
CEX.IO Margin Trading is not available in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Australia, Singapore, and select European territories. Consult the complete list of restricted jurisdictions here. The platform serves supported regions across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and MENA — including Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, Brazil, and numerous other countries.