The competition is being streamed globally and has attracted 163,000 viewers, leading some observers to describe the event as the transformation of trading into a professional e-sport. The contest features several high-profile figures from the crypto trading community and will conclude after a fixed trading window.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Coinbase Hosts $150k Live Trading Contest in Singapore
Crypto13 days ago
Professional cryptocurrency traders are competing in a live, in-person event to determine who among them is the most skilled in real-time market execution. Coinbase organized the contest in Singapore to crown a "Coinbase Champion" who will receive a $150,000 prize. As of Thursday, participant @osf_rekt moved into first place by taking a bullish position on Zcash (ZEC), while another competitor, @insomniacxbt, has utilized short positions.
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