Institutional Strategy Championship: Unlock up to $10M in interest-free capital
Unlock more capital and scale your strategies with confidence.
Join the Institutional Strategy Championship to access up to $10M in interest-free loans, along with exclusive Pro-level upgrades designed for institutional traders.
Event period
Jun 1, 2026, 12AM UTC – Aug 31, 2026, 11:59PM UTC
Who is eligible
- Existing VIP users (VIP level 2 and above) and institutional clients
- New institutional clients (KYB required)
- Minimum position per strategy: $500K
How to participate
Step 1: Register for the event
Step 2: Execute one of the three strategies using a dedicated account
For new clients: Submit application here → Complete KYB with your RM → Register → Apply for an interest-free loan
What you get
Institutional clients only: Interest-free loan support
- Unlock at least $1M in interest-free loans (minimum $250K collateral)
- Access up to an additional $4M by providing external trading volume or AUM data
- Unlock up to an additional $5M by meeting institutional loan requirements
- Continue using the loan interest-free until Sep 30, 2026
- For loan applications, participants are required to coordinate with their respective RM for assistance.
- Interest-free Loans are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to internal risk approval.
Learn more about interest-free loans here
Post-campaign VIP or Pro-level upgrades
- All ranked participants receive a 1-month upgrade to the next VIP or Pro level (Sep 1,2026–Sep 30, 2026)
- Participants below Pro 1 will be upgraded to Pro 1
- Pro 6 participants may receive up to an additional $5M loan, subject to approval
- Total interest-free loan cap: $10M
Learn more about Bybit VIP and Pro here
Learn more about Bybit VIP and Pro level fee rates here
How to win
- Each strategy is scored independently
- Join multiple categories using separate accounts
- View scoring methodology here
Terms & 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.