Kraken holds Lunar Trading Championship with 88,880 USDT prize pool

Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is set to launch its most strategic trading competition yet—the Lunar Trading Championship.
This competition, which will be held from February 3 through February 17, 2025, will feature a prize pool of up to $88,880 USDT, with the top traders earning substantial rewards for their performance across Kraken’s full range of futures markets.
How to participate
To enter the competition, traders need to:
1. Register on Kraken’s platform.
2. Ensure their account is verified to Tier 2 or higher.
3. Register for the contest.
4. Transfer funds to their Derivatives wallet.
5. Reach a minimum trading volume of $10,000.
With multi-collateral flexibility, deep liquidity, and a professional-grade trading interface on both web and mobile platforms, Kraken provides traders with the tools they need to compete effectively.
Competition details
The two-week competition, running from February 3-17, 2025, will allow traders to showcase their skill and strategy in a test of precision and decision-making. The rankings will be determined by the percentage of profit and loss (PnL%) from futures market trades, giving traders a chance to prove their strategic prowess.
To qualify for the prizes, participants must achieve a minimum trading volume of $10,000 during the competition.
The prize structure offers impressive rewards for the top traders. The overall prize pool will be distributed as follows:
1st Place: $18,888 USDT
2nd Place: $12,888 USDT
3rd Place: $8,896 USDT
4th - 10th Place: $6,888 USDT each.
Participants can trade across Kraken’s more than 340 futures markets, including major pairs and meme coins, to gain an edge and climb the leaderboard.
Benefits for Kraken users
The Lunar Trading Championship marks another step in Kraken’s commitment to providing traders with engaging and rewarding opportunities.
The prize pool, combined with the challenge of competing in one of the most dynamic markets, promises to attract both new and experienced traders alike.
Recall, Kraken tightens verification for European crypto deposits and withdrawals over €1,000.