Quick Breakdown
- Spot crypto pool: $5,000 USDT for SunPump ecosystem tokens.
- Futures pool: $5,000 USDT plus $1,000 for first-time traders in $HTX tokens.
- Triple-weighted margin trading increases leaderboard rewards.
HTX has kicked off Round 2 of its SunPump Ecosystem Trading Competition, offering a total prize pool of 10,000 USDT. The event encourages traders to engage with SunPump-related crypto tokens in both spot and futures markets, boosting on-chain activity while providing additional incentives for participants.
HTX Launches SunPump Ecosystem Trading Competition Round 2, Offering a 10,000 USDT Prize Pool https://t.co/qEMe2qUtS4 pic.twitter.com/U1KPNha3mJ
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Spot crypto trading competition
The spot trading segment allocates 5,000 USDT for traders of eligible tokens, including TRX, SUN, BTT, JST, STEEM, WIN, NFT, SUNDOG, and SUNCAT. To further reward engagement, margin trading volumes for these tokens are counted at three times their actual value when calculating leaderboard positions. Traders are ranked by cumulative trading volume over the event period, which runs from January 5 to January 18, 2026 (UTC). Top-ranked participants receive the largest shares of the prize pool, promoting competition among high-volume traders and encouraging liquidity provision for SunPump assets.
Futures trading and first-time trader incentives
The futures competition focuses on USDT-margined perpetual contracts for TRX, SUN, BTT, JST, STEEM, WIN, and SUNDOG. Active futures traders share a 5,000 USDT pool, while first-time traders who complete an eligible trade receive instant rewards from a 1,000 USDT allocation in $HTX tokens. Leaderboards ensure the transparent tracking of trading activity, providing users with a clear view of standings and reward eligibility.
HTX emphasized that the competition strengthens its support for emerging blockchain ecosystems. By integrating spot and futures trading around SunPump crypto assets, the exchange enhances liquidity, fosters broader community participation, and promotes dynamic engagement with on-chain markets. Future competitions and interactive trading events are planned to maintain momentum and expand user opportunities within the SunPump ecosystem.
Additionally, HTX announced a $100 million USDT airdrop to support traders affected by the massive market liquidation on October 11, which erased over $19 billion in leveraged positions, reinforcing its commitment to trader protection and platform resilience.
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