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Quick Take
  • Traders can now select and join participating squads, with regular registration remaining open until October 3, 2026, at 10:00 UTC.
  • Captain registration will close on September 21 at 10:00 UTC, when the official Squad Competition begins.
  • The competition will run until October 11 at 10:00 UTC.
  • The Squad Competition carries a prize pool of up to 2,500,000 USDT, accounting for half of the maximum 5,000,000 USDT prize pool announced for ZWTC 2026.

What Happened

Zoomex, a global cryptocurrency trading platform focused on derivatives, has opened regular registration for the ZWTC 2026 Squad Competition, moving its annual trading championship from the launch phase into active team formation.

The Squad Competition carries a prize pool of up to 2,500,000 USDT, accounting for half of the maximum 5,000,000 USDT prize pool announced for ZWTC 2026. Rather than using a single ranking to determine team performance, the competition divides rewards across three categories:

The broader championship was introduced earlier in September as a multi-stage competition spanning squad trading, individual contests, and interactive reward activities. This latest phase focuses specifically on team participation and the formation of squads ahead of the official September 21 start.

Market Context

Traders can now select and join participating squads, with regular registration remaining open until October 3, 2026, at 10:00 UTC. Captain registration will close on September 21 at 10:00 UTC, when the official Squad Competition begins. The competition will run until October 11 at 10:00 UTC.

Up to 700,000 USDT for the Squad Trading Volume ranking

The three-part structure gives squads different ways to compete, whether through trading results, sustained eligible trading activity, or their ability to build an active community around the competition.

The Squad Profit Rate ranking places trading performance at the center of the competition. Participating squads will be ranked according to the profit-rate calculation and eligibility requirements set out in the official ZWTC 2026 rules.

The Squad Trading Volume ranking rewards teams based on eligible aggregate trading activity during the competition period. This creates a separate route for squads whose members maintain consistent participation throughout the event.

The Squad Popularity category extends the competition beyond account-level results by recognizing the ability of captains and members to build support and engagement around their teams.

“A strong trading squad is not built around one account or one result. It requires leadership, active members, and a structure that keeps the team engaged throughout the competition,” said Fernando Lillo, Marketing Director at Zoomex. “For this stage of ZWTC, we wanted profit rate, trading volume, and community participation to each have a clear role and an independent reward track.”

Captains Take a More Active Role in ZWTC 2026

Squad captains serve as the organizers of the team competition. Their role includes forming a squad, bringing together eligible participants, maintaining team activity, and helping members understand the competition schedule and requirements.

Eligible captains may receive 20% of their squad’s competition prize, with captain rewards reaching up to 125,000 USDT, subject to the applicable leaderboard results and official campaign rules. Captain registration remains available until the official competition begins on September 21.

This captain-led structure adds a community dimension to the event. While final rankings remain tied to the defined competition criteria, captains also contribute through organization, communication, and member participation.

Why It Matters

By separating these categories, ZWTC 2026 does not require every squad to compete in exactly the same way. A team may distinguish itself through performance, activity, community reach, or a combination of all three.

Details

Up to 1,500,000 USDT for the Squad Profit Rate ranking

Up to 300,000 USDT for the Squad Popularity category

Three Rankings, Three Ways for Squads to Compete

For traders who prefer to compete as team members rather than lead a squad, regular registration remains open after the official start of the competition, allowing eligible users to join participating squads until October 3.

From Registration to Live Competition

The opening of regular squad registration marks the next phase of ZWTC 2026.

The key Squad Competition dates are:

All dates and times are stated in UTC.

How Traders Can Join a Squad