Celebrating Bitcoin's Historic Space Mission
BitMEX is making history on January 8, 2024 by sending Bitcoin to the Moon aboard the Peregrine 1 Lunar Lander - marking the first financial asset in space. To celebrate this milestone, we're launching our most exciting Guild trading competition yet with incredible prizes including:
👉 100,000 USDT prize pool
👉 Omega Moonwatch timepieces
👉 Exclusive BitMEX VIP merchandise
👉 Limited edition space memorabilia
Competition Prize Structure
Guild Prize Pool Breakdown
The total prize pool scales with trading volume across all participating Guilds:
| Volume Milestone (USDT) | Total Pool | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th-10th Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 million | $5,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $400 | $200-$300 |
| 1 billion | $10,000 | $4,000 | $2,000 | $800 | $400-$600 |
| 10 billion | $100,000 | $40,000 | $20,000 | $8,000 | $4,000-$6,000 |
Individual Trader Awards
Top performers by ROE (Return on Equity) can win:
- Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional + signed Arthur Hayes cap
- Coinkite BlockClock Mini + signed cap
- Omega x Swatch Moonwatch (3-5th place)
- VIP SWAG bags (6-10th place)
Minimum 250,000 USDT trading volume required to qualify
Competition Timeline
📅 Duration: January 8 - February 12, 2024
⏰ Daily Trading Hours: 24/7
🏁 Final Snapshots: February 12 at 11:59 UTC
How to Participate
- Create or join an existing Guild via the Guild leaderboard
- Trade derivatives during the competition period
- Climb the leaderboard by generating volume and positive PnL
👉 New to Guild trading? Learn the basics here
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I join multiple Guilds?
A: No, each trader may only participate through one Guild account.
Q: How are winners determined?
A: Guild rankings use aggregate PnL, while individual prizes consider ROE with minimum volume requirements.
Q: When are prizes distributed?
A: All rewards will be allocated within 14 business days after competition conclusion.
Q: Are there prizes for new members?
A: Yes! Weekly lucky draws offer Moonwatches and SWAG bags for first-time Guild joiners.
Important Notes
- Open to verified BitMEX users only
- Corporate accounts are ineligible
- Standard Guild Pot competitions paused during this event
- All trading carries risk - review our Risk Disclosure before participating
Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate Bitcoin's space mission while competing for extraordinary prizes! The competition begins January 8 - start preparing your trading strategy today.