Bybit’s New $250K Trading Arena Lets You Copy the Pros or Compete Like a Bot
Updated · Apr 19, 2025
Bybit is turning up the heat in the crypto world with a brand-new competition that feels more like a multiplayer game than a finance event.
The world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume has kicked off Crypto Surf which runs from April 18 to May 19, 2025. This event is not just about trading. It’s about picking a side, forming a squad, and going head-to-head in one of the most creative crypto contests yet.
Copy Traders vs Bots. Pick Your Camp
Here’s how it works. You choose one squad. Either team Copy Traders who follow the moves of expert investors or team Trading Bots who rely on algorithm-driven precision. Once you pick your side, you cannot switch. You trade with your team and fight for dominance on the leaderboards.
The event tracks three key performance metrics. Profit and loss. Return on investment. And total trading volume. That means both precision and power matter.
And this is not just about bragging rights. A prize pool worth up to $250,000 in USDT is up for grabs.
How the Prize Pool is Split
The rewards are designed to reward both team and individual performance. Here’s how the pot breaks down
- 40 percent goes to the champion squad
- 30 percent goes to the runner-up squad
- 25 percent is set aside for the top 100 individual traders by volume
- 5 percent is reserved for users who correctly predict the winning team
So even if you are not trading like a pro, making a smart prediction can still land you some winnings.
What You Need to Join
You need at least $1,000 in USDT in your wallet. You also need to complete Level 1 identity verification. And you must generate at least $10,000 in squad trading volume during the event. These are the minimum requirements to take part.
Once you are in, you cannot register for both teams or vote twice. One squad. One vote.
The total prize pool scales based on how much the community trades. The more total volume, the more the prize grows. It starts with a $1.2 billion benchmark and unlocks the full $250,000 when volume hits $2 billion. That makes every trade part of the bigger mission.
Trading Gets a Competitive Twist
This contest isn’t just about numbers. It is a creative twist on two very different trading styles. Copy trading brings the human element. You follow the instincts and decisions of successful traders. Trading bots go the other way. They are all about data, speed, and non-stop execution.
Bybit is asking a simple question. Which strategy performs better in a real competition?
And they are letting traders everywhere decide with their wallets.
Why This Feels Fresh
Crypto Surf is fun. It feels more like a team challenge than a technical exercise. It lets you root for your squad. Make smart predictions. And compete with global traders without needing to be a hardcore day trader yourself.
For a space that can sometimes feel overwhelming, Bybit is injecting some fresh energy. It is still serious money. But it does not feel like the same old spreadsheet grind.
So the question is simple. Will you surf the waves with the bots or ride the instincts of the pros?
Kathleen Kinder, Senior Editor at CoinLaw, brings over 8 years of experience in the research industry, with a focus on finance, ICT, and technology. Skilled in managing B2B and B2C research and consulting projects, her expertise spans consumer preference analysis, executive interviews, and actionable insights. Kathleen is committed to shaping clear, impactful insights for CoinLaw readers, drawing on her research background and editorial precision to demystify complex finance topics.
