WhiteBIT’s Inaugural International Crypto Trading Cup Showcases Elite Strategies, Crowns Max Hamaha Champion, and Boosts Mainstream Crypto Awareness

WhiteBIT, Europe’s top cryptocurrency exchange, successfully hosted the first International Crypto Trading Cup (ICTC 2025) on May 9-10 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The event gathered eight elite traders for a live competition, backed by 33 squads and nearly 3,000 global participants. Ukrainian trader Max Hamaha became champion with an impressive comeback, mainly driven by a profitable long position on Ethereum (ETH), achieving a realized PNL (rPNL) of 7,488.84 USDT across 47 trades. Dutch trader Merlijn The Trader and Ukrainian Eugene Loza (EXCAVO) placed second and third, respectively. Each professional participant was given 50,000 USDTB as test assets on WhiteBIT’s futures platform, creating an engaging but risk-free trading environment. Strategies highlighted included high-leverage, aggressive intraday, and mean reversion trading. A significant milestone was reached when Hamaha’s victory was displayed at the El Clásico football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, reflecting the integration of crypto trading, mainstream finance, and entertainment. WhiteBIT used ICTC 2025 to showcase advanced professional trading strategies, foster blockchain adoption, and enhance community engagement. Registration is now open for ICTC 2026. The event’s sessions are available on WhiteBIT’s YouTube channel, offering valuable insights for both professional and aspiring traders, and underlining the platform’s role in promoting innovative crypto trading competitions akin to esports.