{"id":27431,"date":"2025-05-19T09:16:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T09:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=27431"},"modified":"2025-05-19T09:16:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T09:16:53","slug":"whitebit-crowns-worlds-top-trader-in-first-ever-live-international-crypto-trading-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=27431","title":{"rendered":"WhiteBIT Crowns World\u2019s Top Trader in First-Ever Live International Crypto Trading Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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[PRESS RELEASE \u2013 Vilnius, Lithuania, May 19th, 2025]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ukrainian Max Hamaha claimed the title in a dramatic comeback, with his name lighting up the LED boards during El Cl\u00e1sico as the world watched.<\/p>\n

WhiteBIT<\/a>, Europe\u2019s largest cryptocurrency exchange by traffic and an official cryptocurrency partner of FC Barcelona, successfully hosted the first-ever International Crypto Trading Cup<\/a> (ICTC 2025) on May 9-10. This global live-streamed tournament marked a significant step toward establishing crypto trading as a competitive, spectator-worthy discipline on par with traditional esports.<\/p>\n

This two-day event brought together eight of the world\u2019s top crypto traders from across the globe to compete in real time on stage. Trading for six hours each day\u2014twelve hours in total\u2014they executed 269 trades, providing unprecedented insight into advanced trading strategies, risk management, and decision-making under pressure.<\/p>\n

Beyond the main stage, ICTC 2025 featured a total of 33 squads, the largest two with 369 and 298 members, and around 3,000 individual traders from around the world.<\/p>\n

Max Hamaha Secures Win Following Notable Recovery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ukrainian Max Hamaha<\/a> emerged as the first-ever ICTC Champion after starting day one at the bottom of the rankings. His bold comeback on day two \u2014 driven by a high-conviction long position on Ethereum \u2014 earned him a rPNL of 7,488.84 USDT<\/strong> and the top spot. He executed 47 total trades<\/strong>, the second-highest count in the competition, just behind Muslim Abdullayev (Mus_money_) from Kazakhstan, who made 49.<\/p>\n

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Reflecting on the experience, Max shared: \u201cTrading live on stage was an incredibly exciting experience\u2014more intense and way more fun than trading at home. I had to adjust my usual approach to fit the tournament rules, but I still focused on active intraday trading with high leverage. I felt confident throughout, though the final minutes got nerve-wracking as others went all-in. WhiteBIT is setting a new trend\u2014competitive trading could easily go mainstream like esports. In a few years, I can see crypto trading tournaments rivaling Dota 2.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Max was joined on the podium by Dutch Merlijn The Trader <\/strong>with rPNL 6,745.96 USDT in second place, and another Ukrainian Eugene Loza (EXCAVO)<\/strong> with rPNL 4,098.90 USDT in third.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Malik Roth Klindt Jensen (Coinvo) achieved the tournament\u2019s single largest gain \u2014 a sharp 12,249 USDT profit on ETH_PERP position. The tournament\u2019s largest single loss, also on the ETH_PERP pair, totaled -10,725 USDT, underscoring the high-risk nature of trading. While traders did not use their personal funds, each was allocated 50,000 USDTB\u2014WhiteBIT\u2019s internal asset for futures trading\u2014creating a powerful educational experience.<\/p>\n

ICTC Winner Takes the Spotlight at El Cl\u00e1sico<\/strong><\/p>\n

A highlight moment came when Hamaha\u2019s name lit up the LED boards during El Cl\u00e1sico \u2014 the biggest football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid \u2014 marking the first time in history a trading competition winner was featured during one of the world\u2019s most-watched sporting events.<\/p>\n

Key Trading Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beyond the competition, ICTC offered a rare look into professional trading techniques, as participants shared live screens and walked through their setups and decisions. One of ICTC\u2019s hosts and market technician Marc Principato noted the educational value of seeing trades executed in real time:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe competition highlighted diverse trading styles, including standout performances such as Mauro Ciami\u2019s aggressive \u201cgo big or go home\u201d strategy that dominated day one, and Merlin and Excavo\u2019s high-risk overnight positions that paid off significantly on day two.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mark adds:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe lessons learned in this one of a kind event are priceless for aspiring and experienced traders alike. Putting your reputation on the line and showing the world your secrets is not something most professional traders are willing to do so watch carefully and take notes. From higher probability patterns to mean reversion tactics, you will come away with practical knowledge that you can incorporate into your own style now.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Laying the Groundwork for a New Era<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Speaking on the success of the inaugural event, Volodymyr Nosov<\/strong>, Founder and President of WhiteBIT Group, said: \u201cWith this tournament, we\u2019re pioneering a new frontier. This is not just about trading\u2014it\u2019s about building community, sharing knowledge, and accelerating global adoption of blockchain. We\u2019re building the infrastructure for the future. ICTC 2025 was a first step to understand what works, what our traders and audience want, and where we can go from here. Our goal is to make this a recurring, global event\u2014bigger and better with each edition.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What\u2019s Next: ICTC 2026 Registration Now Open<\/strong><\/p>\n

WhiteBIT is already preparing for the next chapter: registration for ICTC 2026 is <\/strong>now open<\/strong><\/a>, inviting new and experienced traders worldwide to compete, connect, and make history.<\/p>\n

As the lines continue to blur between finance, technology, and entertainment, ICTC 2025 stands as a clear signal of where the future of crypto trading is headed\u2014interactive, competitive, and globally accessible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The recordings of the live streams are available on WhiteBIT\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About WhiteBIT<\/strong><\/p>\n

WhiteBIT<\/a>\u00a0is the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, offering over 780 trading pairs, 330+ assets, and supporting 9 fiat currencies. Founded in 2018, the platform is a part of WhiteBIT Group which serves more than 35 million customers globally. WhiteBIT collaborates with Visa, FACEIT, FC Barcelona, Trabzonspor and the Ukrainian national football team. The company is dedicated to driving the widespread adoption of blockchain technology worldwide.<\/p>\n

This material does not pertain solely to the company\u2019s European transactions but applies to the activities of all WhiteBIT Group companies globally.<\/p>\n

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