WhiteBIT reveals first participants for crypto trading tournament ICTC 2025

WhiteBIT has announced the first global live-streamed crypto trading tournament, ICTC 2025, bringing top traders together for a high-stakes, educational showdown.

Crypto exchange WhiteBIT has officially announced the initial lineup of participants for the International Crypto Trading Cup 2025 (ICTC), the world’s first live-streamed global crypto trading tournament.

Taking place from May 9 to 10, 2025, ICTC will showcase real-time trading, highlighting a wide range of strategies and decision-making styles. Participants will not only battle for the trophy but also offer viewers a rare chance to learn from their every move. ICTC is designed to be an engaging blend of competition, entertainment, and education.

The championship will feature eight world-class traders competing live on stage in a unique, demonstrative tournament format. Representing Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, each participant brings a distinct trading style, a strong track record, and deep market insight, offering a rare opportunity for the audience to observe and learn from top professionals in real-time.

Seven of the traders were selected based on their established reputations in the trading world, while the eighth earned their seat among some of the industry’s best through their performance in the Qualifying Tournament held from March 27 to April 7. The details of the participants are given below.

Mauro Caimi: Mauro Caimi is a seasoned crypto investor from Italy with over 8 years of experience in the space. Known for his data-driven strategies and precise cyclical market analysis, Caimi made headlines after accurately forecasting Bitcoin’s 2021 peak. His approach blends long-term vision with algorithmic precision.

Merlijn The Trader: With over five years of experience in crypto and a background in broader financial markets, Merlijn is known for his precise execution and disciplined price action strategies. He scaled his capital from $10k to $100k, secured a $1m funded account, and leads one of the largest private crypto trading communities in the Netherlands.

Loza Eugene (EXCAVO): EXCAVO brings over a decade of experience in both traditional and digital assets. A former #1 TradingView author from Ukraine and one of Bitcoin.com’s most popular traders, Eugene has been active since 2016 and specializes in swing and reversal trading based on volume and market profile techniques.

Malik Roth Klindt Jensen (Coinvo): A cross-market trader with six years of experience, Malik has focused on crypto for the past 2.5 years. Based in the UAE , he specializes in short-time setups using custom-built systems rooted in ICT principles and refined through years of live market experience. His recent highlights include a 386% return in a single week and multiple 5–20x gains on high-risk assets.

Muslim Abdullayev (Mus_money_): A rising powerhouse and Central Asia’s most influential crypto figure, Kazakhstan’s mus_money_ rebounded from a $200,000 loss in 2019, he now ranks among the world’s best in copy trading and WSOT tournaments. In 2025, he holds the title of the region’s top crypto investor and influencer.

Mao Yijing (MEJ50749): Mao boasts a remarkable 80% transaction win rate and an annual volume of 400 BTC. A Chinese native with over five years in crypto, she has honed a sharp ICT strategy, generating over $2 million in trading profits and earning respect as one of China’s most disciplined traders.

Fokeyev Denys: Outperforming over 1,000 global competitors across 37 countries, Fokeiev Denys from Ukraine earned his spot by dominating the ICTC Qualifying Tournament. He has over 15 years of experience, with one notable achievement being a 500% return on his WBT investment.

The name of the 8th Main stage trader is yet to be announced.

ICTC 2025 isn’t just another trading competition; it’s an attempt to create something new. What started as a friendly challenge to trade live has evolved into a huge concept, combining the excitement of competition with the potential to drive blockchain adoption on a global scale.

Volodymyr Nosov, Founder and President of WhiteBIT Group, shares how this idea took shape: “The idea for ICTC started as a friendly challenge to compete in crypto trading live. From that spark, our team developed a vision for a global championship that could elevate the industry, one where top world traders will gather on one big stage to showcase their strategies and compete for the title of the world’s best. Our mission is mass blockchain adoption, and with ICTC, we aim to make crypto trading accessible and exciting in a brand-new format.”

The championship also invites traders from around the globe to participate, individually, in squads led by experienced captains, or as squad leaders. ICTC opens its arena to global participation, offering a platform for traders of all levels to test their skills.

How to participate:

1. Users can register and pass KYC on WhiteBIT.
2. They can select their participation type (squad leader, squad member, or solo trader).
3. Next, they must confirm the creation of a sub-account on WhiteBIT and link it to their TradingView account.
4. Finally, they must trade futures on WhiteBIT via TradingView.

ICTC 2025 aims to set a new benchmark for live crypto events. Trading enthusiasts can witness the stream via this link.