The cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT has officially announced the lineup of participants for the international crypto trading tournament ICTC 2025, which will take place on May 9–10, 2025, in a live format. This is the world’s first tournament that combines competition, entertainment, and educational content in the field of crypto trading, creating a unique platform for both experienced traders and newcomers.
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Who Will Participate in ICTC 2025
The main stage of the competition will feature eight world-class traders who will compete live in a demonstration tournament. They represent Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and possess unique trading styles, significant experience, and a history of success. This is a great opportunity to watch the best traders in real-time and learn from them.
Seven participants were selected for their impeccable reputation in the crypto industry, while the eighth secured a spot through a qualifying tournament held from March 27 to April 7. Among them:
- Mauro Caimi — an Italian crypto investor with over 8 years of experience, known for his accurate forecasts and analytical approach.
- Merlin The Trader — a trader from the Netherlands with a background in traditional finance, who grew his capital from $10,000 to $100,000.
- Yevheniy Loza (EXCAVO) — a Ukrainian with over 10 years of experience, specializing in swing trading and volume analysis.
- Malik Roth Klindt Jensen (Coinvo) — a trader from the UAE specializing in short-term setups, who achieved profits of up to 386% in a week.
- Mуслім Абдуллаєв (Mus_money_) — the most influential figure in the Central Asian crypto industry, who returned after losing $200,000 in 2019 and became a regional leader.
- Mao Yijinging (MEJ50749) — a trader from China with over 80% successful trades and consistent profit growth.
- Denis Fokeyev — a Ukrainian with over 15 years of experience, winner of the qualifying tournament, outpacing over 1,000 participants.
- The name of the eighth participant will be announced later.
The Future of Crypto Trading with ICTC 2025
The organizers emphasize that ICTC 2025 is not just a competition. It is a new format that combines the thrill of competition, educational value, and the potential for widespread adoption of blockchain technologies.
“From this spark, our team has developed a vision for a global championship that can elevate the industry to a new level, where the top traders in the world will gather on one stage to showcase their strategies and compete for the title of the best in the world. Our mission is the mass adoption of blockchain. Through ICTC, we aim to make crypto trading accessible and exciting in a new format,” said WhiteBIT founder and president Volodymyr Nosov.
How to Join ICTC 2025
Traders from around the world have the opportunity to participate in the tournament — either individually or as part of a team. To do this, they need to:
- Register and complete identity verification (KYC) on the WhiteBIT platform.
- Select a participant role — leader or team member, or compete individually.
- Create and link a sub-account on WhiteBIT to TradingView.
- Trade futures through TradingView on WhiteBIT.
The competition will be broadcast live, and everyone interested will be able to follow the event via the link.