Bybit Opens 2026 World Series of Trading with $10 M Prize Pool Across Crypto, Stocks, and AI

Bybit, the global crypto‑trading platform used by more than 80 million users, has announced the launch of the 2026 World Series of Trading (WSOT). The competition opens to eligible traders worldwide from 10:00 UTC on 30 October 2026 until 10:00 UTC on 2 December 2026, with a total prize pool of up to 10 million USDT.

The 2026 edition, themed *The World Trades Here*, expands beyond cryptocurrencies to include a multi‑asset format. In addition to the existing Squad Showdown and Individual Showdown, two new arenas are introduced:

• Global Assets Showdown – trading in equities, gold, oil, and indices.
• AI P&L Showdown – strategies executed via Bybit AI.

Participants can register at bybit.com/wsot2026, create or join a team, and start the Preheat Quest. No minimum capital is required for entry. To appear in the P&L and P&L% leaderboards, traders must maintain at least 100 USDT in their Unified Trading Account for five minutes.

Team leaders of the top 100 qualifying teams receive 100 USDT each, while leaders of the top 20 TradFi teams receive 500 USDT. The first 200 qualifying team leaders earn 50 USDT. Individual participants can also compete solo.

The event follows the record‑setting 2025 WSOT, which attracted 520,451 participants in 1,474 teams and set a Guinness World Record with 71,765 registrations in 24 hours.

For full rules and terms, visit https://www.bybit.com/wsot2026

Practical implications

• Traders can diversify into traditional assets without leaving the Bybit ecosystem.
• AI‑powered tools are integrated into the competition, offering real‑time leaderboard updates.
• The prize structure rewards both team leadership and individual performance.

How to verify

Check the official Bybit WSOT page and the press release on PR Newswire for confirmation of dates, prize amounts, and eligibility criteria.