Institutional Strategy Championship: Registration Now Open

Join the Institutional Strategy Championship and compete alongside global trading institutions on Bybit.

Deploy your preferred strategies — Delta Neutral, Dollar Neutral or Directional — and showcase your performance with institutional-grade liquidity and infrastructure.

Unlock interest-free loan support and exclusive Pro-level upgrades.

Event timeline

Registration period

Apr 10, 2026, 8AM UTC – May 31, 2026, 11:59PM UTC

Competition period

Jun 1, 2026, 12AM UTC – Aug 31, 2026, 11:59PM UTC

How to participate

Step 1: Register for the event.

Step 2: Execute one of the following trading strategies: Delta Neutral, Market Neutral or Directional.

New institutional clients

Complete the [application form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR9JTCcK8uVhrHvWFWM0GKyvFGgpmH6dvFTR8zEkae_yPVQA/viewform). A dedicated Relationship Manager will contact you to guide you through KYB verification and the interest-free loan application process.

How to win

Each strategy category is evaluated independently. You may enter one or multiple categories:

- Delta Neutral

- Dollar Neutral

- Directional

View detailed evaluation metrics and the scoring methodology [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR9JTCcK8uVhrHvWFWM0GKyvFGgpmH6dvFTR8zEkae_yPVQA/viewform).

Event benefits

1. Interest-free institutional loans

Unlock at least $1,000,000 in loan support with zero interest during the campaign. Minimum collateral requirement: $250,000

Continue interest-free usage of loan principal post-campaign, valid until September 30, 2026.

2. Pro-Level upgrades

All participating institutions will receive a one-month Pro-level upgrade after the campaign concludes. Non-Pro users will receive a one-month Pro 1 trial.

Terms and Conditions

- Participating teams may register using either a master or sub-account. The account must be used exclusively for the competition and must not be used with any other strategies, asset management products, or non-participating funds. During the competition period, each strategy account must maintain an initial position value of no less than five hundred thousand United States Dollars (US$500,000).

- All submitted strategies must be bona fide market-driven trading strategies consistent with the stated risk-return profile of the relevant track and reflect genuine trading behavior.

- Participants are strictly prohibited from engaging in any non-market-based activities to artificially generate profits or smooth net asset value, including but not limited to off-exchange agreements, self-trading via related accounts, wash trading, market manipulation, or any other abusive practices. Bybit may, at its sole discretion, disqualify any participant, cancel results, and/or adjust rankings where such conduct is suspected or identified.

- Abnormal capital movements, including but not limited to material or temporary deposits or withdrawals, may trigger a review and Bybit reserves the right to adjust performance metrics, suspend participation or disqualify the participant.

- Bybit reserves the right to conduct special reviews on abnormal profits, NAV fluctuations, trading deviations, or any suspicious activities. Participants must provide complete, accurate, and verifiable information upon request, including but not limited to trading records, positions, source of funds, and strategy documentation. Failure to comply may result in suspension or disqualification.

- Interest-free borrowing is subject to Bybit's risk control requirements and internal approval processes. Any interest-free benefit applies only to the extent expressly granted under this campaign and does not modify the underlying loan agreement. The borrowed principal may remain interest-free until September 30, 2026, after which standard fees, interest, or risk control measures may apply. Continued access to borrowing limits is subject to ongoing compliance with applicable tier requirements.

- During the warm-up period (May 16–May 31, 2026), loans will be distributed starting from May 16, 2026. Participating teams may test their strategies with no restriction on initial trading capital. Trades during this period will not be counted toward the competition ranking, and all profits and losses shall be borne by the teams. Within twenty-four (24) hours after the official start on June 1, 2026, each team must ensure an initial position of no less than five hundred thousand United States Dollars (US$500,000) per strategy.

- Rankings and performance metrics shall be calculated based on Bybit's official records and systems, which shall be final and binding save for cases of obvious and verifiable system error as determined solely by Bybit. Bybit does not warrant the uninterrupted or error-free operation of its systems, and shall not be liable for any discrepancies arising from technical issues, data delays, or calculation limitations. 1Token provides the strategy evaluation methodology across all categories and delivers Python scripts to Bybit to assist in ranking calculations. Bybit makes no representations or warranties in respect of any third-party methodologies, tools, or outputs provided by 1Token, and disclaims all liability arising from or in connection with the same.

- Participation involves significant market risk. Participants accept full responsibility for all trading decisions and outcomes. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bybit shall not be liable for any losses, damages, or missed opportunities arising from participation in the campaign.

- Bybit reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, suspend, cancel, or terminate the campaign, or interpret or amend any rules, eligibility criteria or timelines. Bybit reserves the right to retroactively adjust rankings, revoke rewards, or reclaim benefits where any breach of these terms is identified.

- By participating in this campaign, participants agree to all terms and conditions, rules and dispute resolution mechanisms set out by Bybit. Nothing in this campaign shall be construed as creating any partnership, joint venture, or fiduciary relationship between Bybit and participants. In the event of any dispute, Bybit retains the final right of interpretation and Bybit's decisions shall be final and binding.