Bitget has officially announced the launch of the UEX Futures League, a global trading competition that merges cryptocurrency futures and traditional market Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on a single platform. The two-month tournament, which starts in June 2026, offers a total prize pool of 240,000 USDT, with the top teams advancing to a live global championship event in Southeast Asia.
The competition is split into two distinct phases: the crypto futures round runs from June 1 to June 30, while the CFD round takes place from July 1 to July 31. Each round carries its own 120,000 USDT prize pool. Teams will be ranked by return on investment (ROI), and the top eight teams from each phase will qualify for the UEX Global Alpha Tournament. That final event will bring together 16 teams, with the top three traders from each representing their squads in live trading sessions. All finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to an undisclosed location.
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen framed the league as a way to blend competition with community. “Trading has always been competitive, but it’s also one of the most social parts of our industry,” she said. “The UEX Futures League brings those elements together by turning trading into a team experience where users can collaborate and represent their communities.”
The UEX Futures League aligns with Bitget’s broader push toward a universal exchange model, which integrates crypto, commodities, forex, indices, and equities. The exchange also highlighted its Stock+ feature, allowing eligible users to buy real U.S. stocks using crypto—funds are converted into USDC stablecoin before stock purchases are executed via regulated brokers. Additionally, Bitget EU has applied to Austria’s Financial Market Authority for authorization as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCAR, signaling a commitment to regulatory compliance alongside product expansion.
