Gate Launches WCTC S8 Global Trading Challenge for 13th Anniversary, Offering Up to $8M Prize Pool

Last Updated 2026-04-14 08:30:53
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Gate, a leading global digital asset trading platform, has announced the return of its World Crypto Trading Competition (WCTC) 2026 Season 8 (S8) alongside its 13th anniversary.

The event features a prize pool of up to $8 million and introduces multi-dimensional upgrades to the competition structure, with enhanced incentives and interactive mechanisms aimed at increasing user participation.

According to official sources, registration will open on April 14, with the competition commencing on April 23 and running for 28 days. The event is open to global users. In terms of format, in addition to the existing team and individual competitions, new formats such as 1v1 PK have been introduced to expand participation pathways. The prize pool will be distributed dynamically based on the number of qualified participants, alongside additional incentives including new user rewards and campaign bonuses.

Notably, selected TradFi trading has been incorporated into the competition metrics, with related trading volume and performance also contributing to final results. As trading competition mechanisms continue to evolve, the platform is further advancing its user engagement and operational capabilities, strengthening both participation depth and user retention.

Gate will also host a series of offline events in Hong Kong during its 13th anniversary celebrations, including the “GATE GALA 13” anniversary dinner at Rosewood Hong Kong on April 20. The event will coincide with the “Gate 13 Blue Carpet Ceremony” and the unveiling of the Oracle Red Bull Racing show car. In addition, the “Racing the Future” outdoor exhibition will be held from April 18 to 24 at the K11 MUSEA Promenade.

Details: https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/50692

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