Ukrainian Crypto Prodigy Max Hamaha Dominates Inaugural International Trading Cup

Move over, Wall Street—the crypto arena has its new gladiator. Max Hamaha just outmaneuvered 5,000 traders to claim victory in the first-ever International Crypto Trading Cup, proving decentralized finance breeds sharper minds than any Ivy League MBA program.

The 72-hour trading marathon saw Hamaha’s portfolio surge 427%—leaving competitors eating algorithmic dust. His strategy? A brutal mix of leveraged altcoin plays and old-school tape reading. ’The market doesn’t care about your feelings,’ Hamaha told reporters, wiping imaginary tears with a fistful of hypothetical profit.

Organizers quietly admitted second place went to a trading bot—because nothing humbles finance bros like losing to literal code. As Hamaha’s victory lap triggers fresh FOMO, one thing’s clear: in crypto’s thunderdome, the most dangerous weapon is still a human brain... for now.

Eight elite traders from four continents took the main stage and traded WhiteBIT futures pairs for, loggingthat fans could watch tick by in real time. A further— the two largest with 369 and 298 members respectively — and almosttraded remotely, turning the cup into a global festival of strategies, leaderboards, and bragging rights.

А Comeback that Decided Everything

Hamaha, who ended Day 1 at the bottom of the table, vaulted to first place on Day 2 with a bold, high-leverage long on Ethereum. He finished with a, edging out Dutch contender(6,745.96 USDT) and fellow Ukrainian(4,098.90 USDT).

“Trading live on stage was more intense—and a lot more fun—than trading at home,” Hamaha said after lifting the trophy. “WhiteBIT is setting a new trend. In a few years, crypto trading tournaments could rival Dota 2.”

Kazakh traderlogged the most trades (49), while Denmark’sscored the single largest gain, pocketingon an ETH perpetual contract. The largest one-trade loss, also on ETH-PERP, reached, underscoring the razor-thin margin for error.

Stadium-size Spotlight

Minutes after the final bell, Hamaha’s name blazed across the LED ribbons atbetween FC Barcelona and Real Madrid — the first time a trading champion has been highlighted during one of the world’s most-watched sporting events. WhiteBIT, Barca’s official crypto partner, said the crossover was deliberate:

“We want to put competitive trading on par with mainstream entertainment,” founder and presidentexplained.

Lessons from behind the screens

With each finalist required to share a live feed of their terminals, viewers were treated to unfiltered insights: aggressive “go-big-or-go-home” bursts from Italy’s, overnight risk-on swings from Merlijn and Loza, and measured mean-reversion plays dissected by market technician and host. “

Putting your reputation on the line and showing the world your secrets is not something most traders are willing to do,” Principato said. “The educational value here is priceless.”

WhiteBIT confirmed that, promising a larger field, regional qualifiers, and an expanded prize pool. “This is just the first step,” Nosov said. “We’re building the infrastructure for competitive trading the way esports arenas were built a decade ago.”

Full broadcasts of the championship—including on-air analysis, trader interviews, and play-by-play—are available on the exchange’s YouTube channel. WhiteBIT encourages aspiring participants to study the footage, join a squad, and prepare for next year’s spotlight.