$15,000 SOL & BTC Trading Competition: Winners Announced

The $15,000 SOL & BTC Trading Competition has officially wrapped up, and we’re excited to announce the winners across all categories!

Over the past few weeks, traders from around the world competed on dYdX, taking advantage of zero trading fees on BTC-USD and SOL-USD perps and pushing their strategies to the limit.

Thank you to everyone who participated - the competition delivered impressive performance, strong engagement, and plenty of festive trading action.

Let’s dive into the results:

Realized PnL Leaderboard Winners

The Top 20 traders with the highest realized PnL on BTC-USD and SOL-USD perpetuals earned rewards from a $9,600 prize pool.

Top 20 Traders
Rank dYdX Chain Address Realised PnL Reward
1 dydx1***************haxke +$1,295,748 $1,800
2 dydx1***************29whr3 +$566,978 $1,350
3 dydx1***************2yam2e +$288,101 $900
4 dydx1***************550dwp +$197,321 $600
5 dydx1***************3duxel +$179,372 $450
6 dydx1***************u26mtx +$127,334 $300
7 dydx1***************djq9wr +$126,197 $300
8 dydx1***************feampy +$100,512 $300
9 dydx1***************auq8zk +$97,489 $300
10 dydx1***************3ghk +$73,231 $300
11 dydx1***************2c7hp +$69,573 $300
12 dydx1***************m0qdpw +$63,495 $300
13 dydx1***************hgm0qg +$62,906 $300
14 dydx1***************fqsyh +$62,497 $300
15 dydx1***************0dme94 +$59,416 $300
16 dydx1***************rteme +$50,897 $300
17 dydx1***************y097cn +$48,322 $300
18 dydx1***************0n7yh +$46,510 $300
19 dydx1***************cameyl +$43,489 $300
20 dydx1***************078lk4 +$37,661 $300

Leaderboard rankings were determined by combined realized PnL on the $BTC and $SOL markets over the competition period.

Lucky Draw Winners

In addition to the leaderboard, 30 traders who reached at least $5,000 in trading volume were randomly selected to win $180 each.

Congratulations to the Lucky Draw winners:
dYdX Chain Address Reward
dydx1**********************hueml $180
dydx1**********************u8utlz $180
dydx1**********************09pfw6 $180
dydx1**********************pv7nht $180
dydx1**********************kkzkl5 $180
dydx1**********************qhep $180
dydx1**********************rthycr $180
dydx1**********************5c5prfc $180
dydx1**********************prdx d $180
dydx1**********************93scpru $180
dydx1**********************t5k7dr $180
dydx1**********************0uuur3 $180
dydx1**********************h4ke39 $180
dydx1**********************da0ww $180
dydx1**********************0muadrh $180
dydx1**********************7mhem $180
dydx1**********************v88s2t3 $180
dydx1**********************vf3vltl $180
dydx1**********************stjvrl0 $180
dydx1**********************uww4pn $180
dydx1**********************flrmx $180
dydx1**********************elrwc $180
dydx1**********************gsedka $180
dydx1**********************6lwn5g $180
dydx1**********************vj254ex $180
dydx1**********************8cr9aq $180
dydx1**********************47zpun $180
dydx1**********************xd8cxf $180
dydx1**********************wf4ca $180
dydx1**********************u3ajhf $180

Social Bonus Winners - Exclusive dYdX Merch Boxes

We also ran a Social Bonus Giveaway, rewarding community members who followed @dYdX on 𝕏 and shared the competition post.

50 winners will each receive an exclusive dYdX merch box.

Selected winners below will be contacted directly by the dYdX International Social Media Team.

@vh4l2k @sohelrana_1m @henzymanzz @davidlex97 @elnutt28
@JefferyCrypt @yanoqa @HoanqKimSon @Jahidsarkar007 @IceColdAyo_
@Ohonz20 @DarkEddy23 @mlmasud2 @jasminesayzz @hayderbnb
@Davydovalleksey @Impurfect_One @CryptoFreak_CF @metavonix @dallasWITHaaron
@PFeyishola @VivekMaadame @Mal_Richardson @RobinsonCrusoeZ @pandoewin
@_BeeJae @JaCholifatul @MandiKuri @AyikMhamank @TomCreuw
@checkerful @Ramaya543 @vanfpt @Banii610 @decrypts01
@Crypto_Mahi14 @Web3s_k @JasperFik @Angelina1girl @marvstill
@xkeibidi @GarryD98 @DmytrosS @Siasinscans @FrankoBobek
@AnChau21 @Kayobtc720 @PickwinJr @Mayrita_A @ulapminuz

Prize Distribution

  • All trading rewards will be distributed within 30 days of this announcement.
  • Rewards will be sent directly to the winning dYdX Chain wallet addresses.
  • Merch winners will receive follow-up instructions via 𝕏 - note that merch boxes need to be claimed by February 28, 2026 otherwise the prize will be forfeited.

Thank You for Trading on dYdX

This competition showcased the strength of the dYdX trading community and the performance of BTC and SOL perpetuals on dYdX Chain. We’re excited to continue rolling out more campaigns, incentives, and opportunities in the new year.

If you didn’t win this time - don’t worry. More competitions and rewards are coming soon!

Stay tuned by following @dYdX and keeping an eye on the dYdX blog.

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December 30, 2025
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To the extent this content describes anticipated features in the open source dYdX software, the implementation of these features in any live deployment of dYdX software will be decided by the relevant deployer community.

The information provided herein is for general informational purposes only, and DI reserves the right to update, modify, or amend any contents herein, at its sole discretion and without prior notice. Nothing herein should be used or considered as legal, financial, tax, or any other advice, nor as an instruction or invitation to act in any way by anyone.

Engaging in any activity involving crypto-assets (including staking, trading crypto assets and depositing into the MegaVault) is risky due to high volatility. Returns are not guaranteed and may fluctuate over time depending on multiple factors, and you may lose your entire investment, particularly when using leverage. The inclusion of any launchable market on dYdX does not represent endorsement of the projects and all listings are community-driven. You should perform your own research and due diligence before engaging in any activity involving crypto-assets. In no event will DI, dYdX Labs or their affiliates be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, arising from or in connection with the use of this content. By continuing to access this content, you agree to the above and accept the possibility of changes in the information provided.

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