VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 
Zoomex, a global cryptocurrency trading platform focused on derivatives, has opened regular registration for the ZWTC 2026 Squad Competition, moving its annual trading championship from the launch phase into the active squad formation stage.
Traders can now select and join participating squads, with regular registration remaining open until October 3, 2026, at 10:00 UTC. Captain registration will close on September 21 at 10:00 UTC, when the official Squad Competition begins. The competition will run until October 11 at 10:00 UTC.
The Squad Competition carries a prize pool of up to 2,500,000 USDT, accounting for half of the maximum 5,000,000 USDT prize pool announced for ZWTC 2026. Rather than using a single ranking to determine team performance, the competition divides rewards across three categories:
- Up to 1,500,000 USDT for the Squad Profit Rate ranking
- Up to 700,000 USDT for the Squad Trading Volume ranking
- Up to 300,000 USDT for the Squad Popularity category
The three-part structure gives squads different ways to compete, whether through trading results, sustained eligible trading activity, or their ability to build an active community around the competition.
Three Rankings, Three Ways for Squads to Compete
The Squad Profit Rate ranking places trading performance at the center of the competition. Participating squads will be ranked according to the profit-rate calculation and eligibility requirements set out in the official ZWTC 2026 rules.
The Squad Trading Volume ranking rewards teams based on eligible aggregate trading activity during the competition period. This creates a separate route for squads whose members maintain consistent participation throughout the event.
The Squad Popularity category extends the competition beyond account-level results by recognizing the ability of captains and members to build support and engagement around their teams.
By separating these categories, ZWTC 2026 does not require every squad to compete in exactly the same way. A team may distinguish itself through performance, activity, community reach, or a combination of all three.
“A strong trading squad is not built around one account or one result. It requires leadership, active members, and a structure that keeps the team engaged throughout the competition,” said Fernando Lillo, Marketing Director at Zoomex. “For this stage of ZWTC, we wanted profit rate, trading volume, and community participation to each have a clear role and an independent reward track.”
Captains Take a More Active Role in ZWTC 2026
Squad captains serve as the organizers of the team competition. Their role includes forming a squad, bringing together eligible participants, maintaining team activity, and helping members understand the competition schedule and requirements.
Eligible captains may receive 20% of their squad’s competition prize, with captain rewards reaching up to 125,000 USDT, subject to the applicable leaderboard results and official campaign rules. Captain registration remains available until the official competition begins on September 21.
This captain-led structure adds a community dimension to the event. While final rankings remain tied to the defined competition criteria, captains also contribute through organization, communication, and member participation.
For traders who prefer to compete as team members rather than lead a squad, regular registration remains open after the official start of the competition, allowing eligible users to join participating squads until October 3.
From Registration to Live Competition
The opening of regular squad registration marks the next phase of ZWTC 2026.
The broader championship was introduced earlier in September as a multi-stage competition spanning squad trading, individual contests, and interactive reward activities. This latest phase focuses specifically on team participation and the formation of squads ahead of the official September 21 start.
The key Squad Competition dates are:
| Stage | Date and Time |
| Captain Registration Closes | September 21, 2026, at 10:00 UTC |
| Regular Squad Registration | September 17 to October 3, 2026, at 10:00 UTC |
| Official Squad Competition | September 21 to October 11, 2026, at 10:00 UTC |
All dates and times are stated in UTC.
How Traders Can Join a Squad
Eligible users can participate by logging in to or registering for a Zoomex account, visiting the official ZWTC 2026 campaign page, and entering the Squad Competition section.
Participants can then review available squads, select the team they wish to join, and complete the required registration steps. Users should review the official eligibility requirements, trading rules, ranking calculations, and regional restrictions before participating.
Captains who have not yet created a squad must complete their captain registration before September 21 at 10:00 UTC.
ZWTC 2026 Squad Competition Page
A Team-Based Test of Performance and Participation
Trading competitions have traditionally focused on individual profit or volume rankings. The ZWTC 2026 Squad Competition adds another layer by connecting individual trading activity with team-level outcomes.
A participant’s eligible activity can contribute to the wider squad result, while captains are responsible for maintaining a team that remains active throughout the competition period. At the same time, the separation of profit rate, volume, and popularity categories prevents the event from relying on only one definition of team success.
For Zoomex, the squad stage also reflects the broader role that trading communities play in helping users discover strategies, exchange market perspectives, and participate in platform activities.
ZWTC 2026 brings these community dynamics into a defined competitive structure, with transparent categories, dedicated reward allocations, and a clear competition timeline.
About Zoomex
Founded in 2021, Zoomex is a global cryptocurrency trading platform focused on derivatives trading. The platform serves over 3 million users across 35+ countries and regions, offering access to 590+ trading pairs. Built around easy to use, transparency, fairness, and speed, Zoomex provides a clear and efficient trading experience for users worldwide.
Through its high-performance matching engine, clear asset and order displays, and transparent fee and rule mechanisms, Zoomex helps users better understand their account status, order execution, trading costs, and results. Zoomex maintains registrations, licenses, and regulatory statuses across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S. MSB, Canada MSB, U.S. NFA, and Australia AUSTRAC, and has completed security audits conducted by blockchain security firm Hacken. The platform also continues to strengthen its trust framework through Proof of Reserves, Security & Transparency, Compliance Information, and Fees / Rules Transparency initiatives.
Beyond trading, Zoomex builds a refined brand experience through elite sports partnerships, including the TGR Haas F1 Team, World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, and world-class tennis events such as Wimbledon. The values of speed, precision, discipline, fair play, and rule-based execution are closely aligned with Zoomex’s approach to derivatives trading.
At Zoomex: Easy to Use. Transparent balance. Fair access to your earnings.
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