HTX, the global cryptocurrency exchange formerly known as Huobi, has officially launched the second season of its premier trading competition, the HTX Trading Championship II, on February 11, 2026. The event, which runs until March 23, features a massive total prize pool of $1.5 million and is structured around three core competitive formats: the Points Contest, the Trading Challenge, and the Team Battle.
The championship kicks off with the Points Contest II, running from February 11 to February 21. Timed to coincide with the Chinese Lunar New Year, this phase invites participants to earn "New Year Lanterns" through eligible spot and futures trading. These Lanterns can be redeemed for physical gold rewards from a pool valued at $400,000. The contest features a tiered system (First-Time, Silver, and Platinum Tasks) to accommodate traders of all levels. For example, at the highest Platinum tier, a cumulative spot trading volume of 10 million USDT yields 700 Lanterns, while a futures volume of 300 million USDT can yield up to 3,800 Lanterns. Participants can accumulate a maximum of 6,226 Lanterns to redeem for items like 20-gram gold bars and commemorative coins.
Following the Points Contest, the competition intensifies. The Trading Challenge II runs from February 21 to March 8 and introduces upgraded rules with a dual-metric evaluation based on both profit/loss (PnL) and PnL percentage, aiming to level the playing field for both large-scale investors and skilled traders. New and returning users can also unlock a 3x reward boost.
The final phase, Team Battle II, begins team formation on February 21, with the trading period running from March 8 to March 23. This format is designed to lower entry barriers by introducing an AI Team Leader and one-click Copy Trading functionality. Team leaders stand to earn double incentives, including a share of team profits and exclusive leadership bonuses.
HTX highlights that the inaugural Trading Championship season was a significant success, attracting over 90,000 traders and generating a trading volume exceeding 14 billion USDT, with nearly 1 million USDT in prizes already distributed. The exchange positions the event as more than just a competition; it's a "trade-as-you-earn" celebration designed to maintain user engagement and trading momentum.
